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François Bourassa

b. 1959

Canadian musician

Jazz musician Pianist Composer
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About François Bourassa

Born 1959. François Bourassa is a Canadian jazz musician, pianist and composer.

François Bourassa (; born 26 September 1959, in Montreal) is a jazz pianist from Quebec. He is the son of Robert Bourassa.

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.

Awards 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

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Important facts

Born
26 September 1959, Montreal
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jazz musician, pianist, composer
Nationality
Canada

People in François Bourassa's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Robert Bourassa
1933 – 1996
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Thelonious Monk
1917 – 1982
Pianist
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Brad Mehldau
b. 1970
Jazz pianist
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Félix
1937 – 2012
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Oscar
b. 1991
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Frequently asked questions

Who is François Bourassa?

Canadian musician

When was François Bourassa born?

François Bourassa was born on 26 September 1959 in Montreal.

What is François Bourassa's occupation?

François Bourassa is a jazz musician, pianist and composer.

What nationality is François Bourassa?

François Bourassa is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Bourassa

· Wikidata: Q3084070

· DBpedia: François Bourassa (musician)

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