Maurice Gordon is an accomplished musician with a versatile resume. The composer, educator, and guitarist earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from York University, graduating with honors, and has since dedicated his time to sharing his knowledge with students and performing both nationally and internationally.

Gordon began playing in his teens on his father’s guitar and now plays bass and the keyboards as well. He is musically inspired by guitar greats like George Benson, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, and Miles Davis. His Caribbean influences can be heard in his jazz renditions, offering a unique blend of sounds. He has performed at festivals internationally and with Canadian legends like Joe Sealy, Salome Bey, Liberty Silver, Shakura S’Aida, Brooke Blackburn, Fergus Hambleton, and more. He also contributed to Lazo’s Juno Award winning album, Heart and Soul.

With decades of experience in the music industry, Gordon heads many music workshops and programs. Some of his teaching credentials include instructing at the Toronto Board of Education’s Inner-City After-School Program at Bickford Collegiate and Essex Public School, teaching at Dixon Hall/Regent Park Community Centre, and instructing for over two decades as Head of the Guitar Department and as Senior Lecturer at the Jamaica School of Music.