François Bourassa (musician)
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François Bourassa (b. Montreal, 1959) is a jazz pianist from Quebec. He is the son of Robert Bourassa.
His music is influenced by pianists such as Thelonius Monk, Brad Mehldau, and Chick Corea, as well as art music from the Classical and Romantic eras.
[edit] Awards
- 1985 - Gagnant du concours of the Festival de jazz de Montréal
- 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 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
