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Bill Gilliam

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Poems

My music is often connected to the power of words. Here are some of my writings.

Child’s Play (set to music in 7 movements)
In Search Of?
Freedom Now
Vigil (poems)
Vigil narrated by Bill Gilliam & performed by Toronto Improvisors Orchestra

 

About Bill

Bill is a Toronto based composer / pianist who creates and improvises new music compositions blending contemporary harmony and jazz idioms with his unique style of piano and prepared piano playing. Bill is from London, England and moved to Toronto after studying jazz and film composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Bill has composed for film, dance and theatre and produced jazz CDs with assistance from the Canada Council and FACTOR. His compositions have been performed by Canadian new music ensembles with assistance from the Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council. As a pianist / improviser he has performed with many Canadian artists and his ongoing projects include collaborations and performances with the Toronto Improvisers Orchestra, Glen Hall, David Story, Michael Lynn, Ambrose Pottie, Kayla Milmine, Cheryl O, Penn Kemp and other artists.

Upcoming Concerts

Date
December 2, 2023 Dec 02
Margaret Maria & Bill Gilliam Double CD Release
Annette Studios, 566 Annette St, Toronto, M6S 2C2
Note

Annette Studios,
566 Annette St, Toronto, M6S 2C2
8pm

Admission: $30 including 2 CDs
General admission: $20 / PWYC

Cellist Margaret Maria and Bill Gilliam, the improvising duo "Marbyllia", are releasing a new CD "Uncountable Spheres" and Margaret also has a new CD "Goddess of Edges". We will be releasing both these CDs on Sat Dec 2nd at Annette Studios, 566 Annette St in Toronto.

Margaret will also be showing a new music video of 'Her Heart on a Platter' at this informal event where we'll be speaking about the music, playing, answering your questions, and just celebrating together.

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Recent PostsFeed

  • Marbyllia – Margaret Maria & Bill Gilliam release “Uncountable Spheres”
    November 18, 2023
  • “Outside The Maze” – media comments & album reviews 2023
    August 18, 2023
  • Outside The Maze – album released May 2023
    June 16, 2023
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