Will Bonness

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Will Bonness has been an active member of the Winnipeg, Canadian and international jazz scenes since his teen years. At age 17, Will joined Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau Band for a year-long world tour which included performances at such venues as the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.

After leaving Maynard’s band in 2004, Will completed his music degree at the University of Manitoba and traveled to New York and Boston to continue his studies.

 

 

 

Education B.Mus. Performance (Manitoba) 2008
   
Performance Highlights Will has appeared with several visiting artists to Winnipeg including Miguel Zenon, Stefon Harris, and Marcus Printup. He has performed abroad with Regina Carter and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, with Avishai Cohen (trumpet) and Lionel Loueke in New York City, and at jazz festivals throughout Canada. He continues to perform regularly throughout Manitoba in small ensembles and in larger groups including the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. Will has also performed at many famous jazz venues including Blue Note in New York City, Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., and Yardbird Suite in Edmonton.
   
Ongoing Research & Creative Activity Will has also appeared as a sideman on a number of recordings including the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra’s Steppin’ Out (2008), Larry Roy and Steve Kirby’s Wicked Grin (2008), and Papa Mambo’s Crooked Cha (2007).

His ongoing activities include performances with Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra.
   
Awards and Recognition
 Will's album Subtle Fire was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at the Western Canada Music Awards (2010).

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B.Mus. Performance (Manitoba)

Assistant Professor, Jazz Piano

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Contact:
(204) 474-9437
Email: William.Bonness@umanitoba.ca

Personal Website: www.willbonness.com

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subtle fire (2009)

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