François Bourassa (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa buʁasa]; born 26 September 1959, in Montreal) is a jazz pianist from Quebec. He is the son of Robert Bourassa.
François Bourassa | |
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 François Bourassa photographed in Montréal , Québec, Canada at Dièse Onze . | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 26 September 1959 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Website | francoisbourassa |
His music is influenced by pianists such as Thelonious Monk, Brad Mehldau, and Chick Corea, as well as art music from the Classical and Romantic eras.[1]
Awards
edit- 1985 – Winner of the Festival de jazz de Montréal contest.
- 2001, 2002 – Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
- 2004 – Prix Opus, concert of the year
- 2004 – Prix Opus, concert of the year (jazz/world music)
- 2004 – Prix Félix, jazz album of the year
- 2007 – Prix Oscar Peterson from the Montreal International Jazz Festival
References
edit- ^ "Trio Francois Bourassa". Jazz Inspiration. Retrieved 10 May 2010.