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Harrison Argatoff

Harrison Argatoff is a Canadian tenor saxophonist and composer based in Toronto. A 2018 graduate of The University of Toronto’s jazz program, he strives to present an original musical voice capable of imparting personality, diligence, and transparency. Having grown up a Doukhobor, in the interior of British Columbia, teachings of pacifism, communal music making, and respect for life and nature deeply influence his personal and artistic endeavors. Harrison’s music combines the study of free-improvised, jazz, and classical music.


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“With Argatoff, it is not so much about breaking through codes, but of creating his own dialectic with already existing components, albeit in unusual circumstances. Somewhere between Bach, Bl! Ndman and Mark Turner.” – Jazz Halo, by Georges Tonla Briquet

 

“Argatoff has rendered a recording of remarkable creativity… [he] transforms his tenor into a resonant fog horn, a helicopter and perhaps the sprockets of a Super 8 projector…” – TheWholeNote, by Lesley Mitchell-Clarke

 

“…Argatoff tests moods and dynamics and is allowed to drift as far as he can, challenging the listener to do the same.” – Jazz Buzz, by Vangelis Aragiannis

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Primary Instrument

Saxophone, tenor

Location

Toronto

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

I enjoy teaching students of any skill level. I primarily teach saxophone technique, improvisation, and jazz music, but also offer information about theory, reading music, and composition. I offer 60-minutes for $60, 45-minutes for $45, and 30-minutes for $30. I also like to schedule a (free) 15-minute phone/zoom call to meet, talk, and discuss our goals in advance of a first lesson.

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Sonny Rollins
saxophone
Joe Henderson
saxophone
Charlie Parker
saxophone, alto
Lester Young
saxophone

Music

Videos

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