Camille Thurman

Camille Thurman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music Performance at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University. Specializing in Jazz, she is renowned for her expertise in vocal performance and saxophone, with comparisons to legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Dexter Gordon. Her work bridges academic excellence with professional artistry, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and cultural ambassadorship.

Research interests include jazz vocal techniques, saxophone performance, and compositional innovation, reflected in her acclaimed recordings and international performances. She has collaborated with icons such as Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Awards & Grants:

• Martin E. Segal Award (Lincoln Center)
• ASCAP Herb Alpert Awards (2013, 2015)
• Fulbright Cultural Ambassador Grant (2016)

Notable contributions include her Fulbright-funded work in Nicaragua and Paraguay, and leading roles in projects like Ella at 100: Forever the First Lady of Song and JOHN COLTRANE: A Love Supreme. Her discography includes Waiting For The Sunrise (Chesky Records, 2018) and Spirit Child (Hot Tone Music).