Rémi Bolduc (born June 17, 1962) is a Canadian jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He teaches jazz at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Career

Originally from St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Bolduc had an early start to his career, playing the saxophone professionally at 15 years of age. In 1982, he moved to Montreal, Quebec where he would work with established saxophonists

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. Several of his albums have received an enthusiastic response on both sides of the Atlantic. One of his most accomplished projects, the CD "''Tribute to Charlie Parker''", won the FÉLIX Award for Best Jazz Album at the 2011 ADISQ. Bolduc is an associate professor at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He is a Twigg Musique a Yamaha Artist and a D'Addario Canada Artist Remi Bolduc helped in the creation of a saxophone series that bears his name for ''Expression Saxophones''. He contributed to three models.

Discography

As leader

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Rémi Bolduc invite Jerry Bergonzi – ''Les Esprits Oubliés''
''-'' with Rémi Bolduc – alto saxophone, Jerry Bergonzi – tenor saxophone, Marie-Fatima Rudolf – piano, Ira Coleman – bass, Jim Doxas – drums * 2018 ''Sax Zenith (Live),'' with guests:

, P.J. Perry,

and Kelly Jefferson, Fraser Hollins on bass and Dave Laing on drums. Label: Art and Soul Productions. * 2017 ''Swingin' with Oscar,'' The Music of Oscar Peterson with pianist Taurey Butler. Label: Art and Soul Productions. * 2015 ''Hommage À / Tribute To Dave Brubeck'', The music of Dave Brubeck with pianist François Bourassa. Label: Effendi Records * 2013 ''Random Masters,'' Label: Effendi Records * 2011 ''Hommage à Charlie Parker,'' ''Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble'' : Three alto saxophones and rhythm section (winner of the Félix Award for Jazz Album of the Year). Label: Effendi Records * 2007 ''4 + 1,'' ''Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble'' and

Label: Effendi Records * 2005 ''Côte d'écoute,'' ''Rémi Bolduc Trio'', saxophone, piano and cello. Label: Effendi Records * 2003 ''TCHAT,'' Rémi Bolduc and

. Label: Justin Time Records * 2001 ''Renaissance,'' ''Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble''. Label: Effendi Records * 1996 ''Fable,'' ''Rémi Bolduc Quartet'' with

and

Ben Monder Ben Monder (born May 24, 1962) is an American modern jazz guitarist. Biography Monder started playing guitar when he was eleven, after two years on violin. From 1979–84, he attended the Westchester Conservatory of Music, the University of Miam ...

. Label: Les disques du Silence

As sideman

Awards and nominations

* 2022 ''Opus Awards Mention of Excellence for Concerts and Web Creations Broadcast'', Jazz (Rémi Bolduc and Jean-Michel Pilc) * 2021 ''Opus Prize Winner: Jazz Concert of the Year,'' (Rémi Bolduc invites Funky Princess) * 2018 ''Opus Prize Nominee: : Jazz Concert of the Year'', Concert at Salle Bourgie. Le Génie de Coltrane 2017 Opus Prize Nomination: : Jazz Concert of the Year with Jerry Bergonzi (tenor sax) * 2016 ''Opus Prize Winner: Jazz Concert of the Year'', (Tribute to Dave Brubeck) * 2016 ''Opus Award Nomination: Jazz Album of the Year,'' (Tribute to Dave Brubeck) 2015 ADISQ Nomination: Tribute to Dave Brubeck, Jazz Album of the Year * 2014 ''Opus Award Nomination: Jazz Concert of the Year,'' Sax Zenith * 2013 ''ADISQ Nomination,'' Random Masters, Jazz Album of the Year * 2013 ''Opus Award Winner: Jazz Concert of the Year,'' (with Jerry Bergonzi and Phil Dwyer) * 2011 ''Felix Award Winner: Jazz Album of the Year'' (Tribute to Charlie Parker)

References

External links

Remi Bolduc YouTube Channel

Official Web Site

Agence Station Bleue

The Schulich School of Music, McGill University
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bolduc, Remi 1962 births Living people Canadian jazz musicians Canadian male composers Canadian saxophonists Musicians from Quebec City 21st-century Canadian composers