Bands

Kulusé Souriant « Douvan » Link to heading

Drummer and composer, Kulusé Souriant presents his forthcoming debut album Douvan, featuring a contrasting, highly personal and deeply lyrical music. “I started thinking about my identity as human being and as artist, about my role in this societ” says Kulusé, “and I tried to write a music that sounded like me. But I also gave my musicians the freedom to evolve my initial ideas to build a collective vision.” Written on return from a trip to his island of origin, Guadeloupe, the album Douvan is a call to reconnect with what’s important, with oneself, with nature and with others, to better move forward.

Album recorded in Montreal, to be released in 2025

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  • Kulusé Souriant : Drums, composition
  • Geneviève Gauthier : Alto saxophone
  • Antonin Bourgaut : Tenor saxophone, effects
  • Santiago Ferrer : Piano
  • Sean Burke : Upright bass
  • Salomé Perli : Keyboards, effects, voice

Santiago Ferrer Trio Link to heading

The Colombian pianist, composer, and teacher based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal Santiago Ferrer combines classical training with expertise in jazz and world music.

Educated at the National University of Colombia, Santiago studied with renowned musicians such as Guillermo Klein (ARG), Carlos Aguirre (ARG), Salim Washington (USA), Jeremy Siskind (USA), Itibere Zwarg (BRA), Antonio Arnedo (COL), Carlos Malta (BRA), and Benjamin Taubkin (BRA), and has performed at prestigious jazz festivals in Colombia and Brazil. His talent has been recognized with several awards, including the best music thesis award at the National University of Colombia for his series of compositions “Ida & Vuelta” in 2019.

His trio is developing an innovative concept that fuses Colombian music, jazz, and improvisation. His active participation in the Montreal music scene, with groups such as Café Fuerte, Kulusé Souriant Sextet, and Raiz Viva, showcases his versatility and openness to various musical styles.

Album recorded in Montreal and Bogotá, to be released in 2025

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  • Santiago Ferrer : Piano, composition
  • Sean Burke : Upright bass
  • Kulusé Souriant : Drums

Jomalé Link to heading

Colombian jazz made in Quebec. An essay, a mix of traditional Colombian music and jazz makes Jomalé a diverse, surprising and profound. It is inspired by the landscapes of Gaspésie, the colors of fall and the streets of Montreal in winter mixed with Bambuco and Cumbia.

Album recorded in Bogotá, to be released in 2025

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  • Jorge David Ronderos Escobar : Guitar, composition
  • Gabriel Genest : Tenor Saxophone
  • Sean Burke : Upright bass
  • Kulusé Souriant : Drums