François Bourassa Quartet (CA)
After hearing Montreal pianist François Bourassa in 2018, Steve Swallow and Carla Bley took the trouble to write to him personally: “We were both moved by the music you and the quartet made…a wondrous piece of work…it’s thoroughly refreshing to hear music that forces players to stretch to the limit.” With ten albums of original music and multiple awards Bourassa is now an international ambassador for Canada’s thriving jazz community. Inspired by a diversity of sources, his award-winning quartet has been a staple of Montreal’s artistic landscape for more than 25 years. Since its inception, the group has featured bassist Guy Boisvert, saxophonist André Leroux and more recently drummer Guillaume Pilote.François Bourassa (p), André Leroux (sax, fl, cl), Guy Boisvert (db), Guillaume Pilote (dr)
Here you will find the complete programme of the jazzahead! Trade Fair and Festival at a glance.
Events on the trade fair programme can only be attended with prior registration for the trade fair.
Tickets can be purchased for the events and concerts of the festival – including the showcases.
There are no individual tickets for the opening ceremony on Thursday, 27 April at 1 p.m. The event is open to registered trade visitors and holders of a regular festival ticket.
