Composer, arranger, songwriter, saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist... Sean Hully has been an active member of the Toronto music scene since 1994. A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Sean has toured as a saxophonist with tribute bands across Canada and the U.S. and has had extended engagements at sea on cruise ships. Today, he plays saxophone in a salsa band named Macana and in various jazz groups around Toronto.
Sean also enjoys playing guitar and assuming the role of singer/songwriter. In 2003, Sean released an album independently called Interaction. This song collection was billed as “progressive roots rock” because Sean indirectly drew on the influences of artists such as Paul Simon, Neil Young, The Police and Rush. Songs on Interaction have been featured on Canadian campus radio and the CBC.
Sean completed a Master of Arts Degree in 2007 in composition. After studying the work of the 20th century composer Béla Bartók, Sean decided to incorporate orchestral instruments into his music. In his new repertoire, the woodwind instruments are the icing that go on top of the guitar/voice cake. Sean’s aim is to write and perform acoustic music for intimate settings and to use the talent of local musicians whenever possible.
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