François Bourassa

**François Bourassa** is a Montreal-based jazz pianist and composer who's been shaping Canada's creative music scene since the 1980s. Known for his lyrical touch and genre-blurring style, Bourassa effortlessly mixes modern jazz with European influences and Quebec’s rich musical roots. His long-running quartet—featuring saxophonist André Leroux, bassist Guy Boisvert, and drummer Greg Ritchie—has become a hallmark of his sound, delivering intricate harmonies and spontaneous magic on albums like *Number 9* and *En trois couleurs*.

A true innovator, Bourassa’s work (including recent releases like *Les Chemins du Concerto* and the introspective *L'impact du silence*) balances cerebral compositions with raw emotional depth. Whether crafting studio gems like *Confluence* or capturing live energy on *15, Notre Dame de Lorette (Live)*, he’s earned accolades like the Prix Oscar-Peterson for his contributions to jazz. For over four decades, Bourassa has stayed refreshingly unpredictable, proving why he’s a cornerstone of Montréal’s vibrant jazz tapestry.

Genres

Avant-garde

French Jazz

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Latest Release

Les Chemins du Concerto

François Bourassa

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