Jazz at the Artesian - Maude Fortier Quartet with special guest Cyrus Felstrom
When
- May 31, 2026 - Showtime: 8:00pm
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About Maude Fortier:
Maude Fortier is a rising saxophonist making her mark on the Montreal jazz scene. A McGill University graduate with distinction, she has studied under esteemed musicians including Camille Thurman, Jean-Michel Pilc, Rémi Bolduc, Frank Lozano, and Darrell Green. Known for her powerful sound and inventive improvisation, Maude is both a sought-after side woman and a bandleader in her own right. For the past four years, she has led her own quartet, formed of Juno Hamilton on bass, August McKinney on piano and Julian Ferrer on drums, performing at many of Montreal’s premier venues. She has also played an active role in cultivating the local jazz community, organizing a weekly jam session at Le Bureau in downtown Montreal . Maude has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Ira Coleman, Darrell Green, and Kevin Dean. Her performance with the McGill Vocal Jazz Conglomerate earned her recognition in DownBeat magazine. Rooted in the jazz tradition and shaped by modern influences, her music is a dynamic blend of reflective lyricism and bold, contemporary expression.
