Kelly Jefferson

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Kelly Jefferson
Born (1970-03-04) March 4, 1970 (age 54)
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation Jazz saxophonist
Instrument Saxophone
Website www.kellyjeffersonmusic.com

Kelly Jefferson is a Canadian jazz saxophonist (born March 4, 1970, in Regina, Saskatchewan), [1] he has recorded and performed with numerous jazz musicians and bands.

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Jefferson has a Bachelor of Music degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, New York. [2] He serves on the faculty of the University of Toronto as well as York University in Toronto, Ontario, and previously taught at McGill University.

He has performed with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Ottawa's National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Chris Tarry Group, and many other jazz artists. He toured the United States and Europe as tenor saxophonist with Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau. [3] He leads the Kelly Jefferson trio and co-leads the Jefferson Grant Quintet with trombonist Kelsley Grant.

Jefferson was nominated for Canada's National Jazz Awards in 2005 and 2006. [4]

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References

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  2. "Cd Baby: Kelly Jefferson Quartet: Spark". Archived from the original on 2006-12-25. Retrieved 2007-01-09.
  3. "Printable Bio". Archived from the original on 2008-02-09. Retrieved 2007-01-09.
  4. » Regina Jazz Features 2006 Homecoming Concert Jazz Elements: jazz & blues music blog with news, reviews, concerts, and downloads, with a Canadian focus
  5. "Neil Swainson: Fire in the West album review @ All About Jazz". 13 August 2022.