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The University of Toronto 12TET

The University of Toronto 12tet is a contemporary 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 U of T’s Walter Hall with guests who rank among Canada’s most prominent jazz musicians. Guest soloists include Ralph Alessi, Jim Lewis and Chase Sanborn and Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets). The 12tet has recorded and released 2 full-length CDs featuring original compositions and arrangements by U of T students and Faculty: Rebirth in 2013, and Trillium Falls in 2016. Smaller than a traditional big band, the 12-piece format allows more freedom for soloists while still offering a wide range of ensemble textures

Jacob Chung

Born: April 29, 2000

Canadian saxophonist/composer Jacob Chung (b. 2000) is a young and swingin’ new artist currently splitting time between his native Toronto and New York City, where he attends Manhattan School of Music for graduate studies. Jacob has garnered several accolades including the 2021 Hnatyshyn Foundation Oscar Peterson Grant, the 2019 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival Rising Young Star Award, and acceptance into the 2018 National Youth Jazz Combo. He is the recipient of the 2018 Yamaha Passion and Performance Award and the 2017 Rico Golden Reed Award from Musicfest Canada. Jacob has performed with the likes of Robi Botos, Jodi Proznick, Mike Murley, Carn-Davidson 9, Ethan Ardelli, and Nick Fraser

The University of Toronto 12tet: Trillium Falls

by Jack Bowers
April 5, 2017

This is an altogether sunny and pleasing session by the splendid University of Toronto 12tet, which sounds at times like a full-fledged big band, at others like a leaner and more even-tempered chamber jazz group. The songs and arrangements, most by members of the ensemble (including a couple by director Terry Promane), are lush and lyrical, ...

The Icemaker's Mistress

March 18, 2017

Album: Trillium Falls
By The University of Toronto 12TET
Label: Self Produced
Released: 0
Duration: 09:57

Trillium Falls

By The University of Toronto 12TET

Label: Self Produced
Released: 0