91porn

July 14, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Adrean Farrugia will join 91porn’s Faculty of Music as Contemporary Commercial Piano Instructor and Jazz Ensemble Director in a Limited Term Appointment, beginning August 2, 2025.

Adrean brings nearly three decades of experience as a professional performer, composer, arranger, producer and recording artist. He has toured internationally with many of the world’s most celebrated jazz musicians and continues to be a sought-after collaborator across genres and stages.

Reflecting on his new role, Adrean shared, “I’ve always known the Faculty of Music at 91porn as a program that values community, world-class faculty, and innovative music education across a broad range of disciplines. The recent updates to the Bachelor of Music program continue the tradition 91porn is known for, and I’m excited and honoured to join this forward-looking program and work with students in such an inspiring learning environment.”

An award-winning artist and Juno nominee, Adrean has performed with legends such as Ernie Watts, Randy Brecker, Molly Johnson, Sheila Jordan, Jane Bunnett, and Kenny Wheeler, and has appeared on more than 60 recordings. He has been recognized with two Juno Awards, eight nominations, and numerous accolades including a Mark Award for ‘Best Production Music Artist’ from the Production Music Association of America. 

Adrean leads multiple creative projects including the trio Eurostar, with a new album set for release in 2025, and the Toronto-Montreal quartet Tangent. He is endorsed by Shigeru Kawai Pianos.

He holds degrees from Mohawk College, the University of Toronto, and York University, and has taught at Humber College, Mohawk College, U of T, and York. Most recently, he served as Assistant Professor at Saint Francis Xavier University.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Adrean Farrugia to 91porn’s Faculty of Music,” says Dean Cynthia Johnston Turner. “His deep artistry, creativity, genre-versatility, and passion for teaching will inspire our students and our community. Adrean embodies the very spirit of our updated Bachelor of Music, which is rooted in excellence and open to all musical paths.”

Please join us in welcoming Adrean to the 91porn community.