Introducing The University of Toronto 12TET - When Day Slips Into Night (September 7, 2018)

The University of Toronto 12tet is a contemporary jazz ensemble comprised of students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs. Since its creation in 2012, the ensemble has established itself as a vehicle for elite players and composers in the jazz performance program and beyond. The band has been featured many times at the Rex Hotel and at U of T’s Walter Hall with a number of notable guest soloists, including Ralph Alessi, Jim Lewis and Chase Sanborn.  

When Day Slips into Night is a compilation of songs, original compositions and jazz standards reflecting the musical aesthetic and artistic sensibility of the University of Toronto jazz students and faculty.  The album focuses on material written exclusively for this band by students of the program in the composition/arranging stream, many of whom are also current members of the 12TET.  The 12TET bandleader Terry Promane - a widely celebrated arranger and composer himself - contributes 2 additional arrangements.

Smaller than a traditional big band, the 12-piece format allows more freedom for soloists while still offering a wide range of ensemble textures. The 12tet takes cues from classic bands like Art Pepper Plus 11 and The Rob McConnell Tentet, but also steps further by embracing more contemporary sounds and approaches.  

When Day Slips into Night will be released on Friday, September 7th, 2018.

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Dave Young / Terry Promane Octet – Vol. 2 (Release Date: December 8th, 2017)

The Dave Young / Terry Promane Octet is a dynamic Canadian jazz group co-lead by two renowned JUNO winning musicians: bassist Dave Young and trombonist Terry Promane. Their new album Octet Volume Two features well-crafted originals, lush arrangements of songs from the Great American Song Book, and tributes to the music of jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and Cedar Walton.

Their latest CD, Octet Volume Two, is the follow up album to their JUNO-nominated debut CD, Octet Volume One (Best Traditional Jazz Album, 2013.)

The Octet has gained a strong reputation in the jazz community as a powerful ensemble featuring Canada’s most prolific improvisers - Kevin Turcotte (trumpet), Mike Murley (tenor sax) Vern Dorge (alto sax), Perry White (baritone sax), Terry Clarke (drums), and David Restivo (piano).

Young and Promane are both prolific and acclaimed performers, having collaborated with many of the top names in jazz, including Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry, Zoot Simms, Rob McConnell and Kirk MacDonald.

Dave Young / Terry Promane

Dave Young is a gifted jazz and classical player performing with the Edmonton and Winnipeg Symphonies, as well as the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. As a jazz artist, collaborations include Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry, Zoot Simms, Oliver Jones, Rob McConnell, James Moody, and Cedar Walton.

Terry Promane is an Associate Professor – Jazz Studies at the University of Toronto and is best know for his work as a trombonist with Rob McConnell, Mike Murley, John MacLeod, and Kirk MacDonald.  As a writer, he is an award winning composer and arranger with many of Canada’s most prolific small and large jazz ensembles.

1. Oh, What A Beautiful Morning  6:32

2. Duke Ellington’s Sounds of Love  7:48

3. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love…(Baby)  6:05

4. Detour Ahead  7:27

5. Bebop  8:17

6. You Must Believe In Spring  7:30

7. Can’t You See  6:35

8. Moon And Sand  6:46

9. Jeannine  6:20

10. Hindsight  5:48

Dave Young – Bass / Arrangements

Terry Promane – Trombone / Arrangements

Kevin Turcotte – Trumpet / Flugelhorn

Vern Dorge – Alto Saxophone

Mike Murley – Tenor Saxophone

Perry White – Baritone Saxophone

Dave Restivo – Piano

Terry Clarke – Drums