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William Bonness is an Associate Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba, where he heads the jazz area. A highly accomplished pianist, he has extensive performance experience, having toured internationally with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau Band and performed in notable venues such as the Blue Note in New York City and Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. Bonness combines his performance career with teaching, offering courses in jazz theory, jazz musicianship, and coach small jazz ensembles. He holds degrees from the University of Manitoba (BMus), Southern Utah University (MMus), and the University of Toronto (DMA). His albums, including 'Subtle Fire' and 'Change Plans', have received significant acclaim, with the latter winning the 2022 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year. Bonness is dedicated to developing a comprehensive pedagogical approach to jazz education, emphasizing strong fundamentals and personalized instruction for his students. He continues to perform and record, collaborating with other prominent musicians from Canada and the United States.
University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB
Teaches jazz piano, theory, and ensemble coaching; heads the jazz area.
Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.