MAUDE FORTIER
SAXOPHONIST
MEDIA KIT
Bio
Maude Fortier is a talented young saxophonist who has made her mark on the Montreal jazz scene. A graduate of McGill University with distinction, she has worked under the direction of Camille Thurman, Jean-Michel Pilc, Rémi Bolduc, Frank Lozano and Darrell Green.
In addition to being a sought-after accompanist in many prestigious venues across the metropolis, Maude has been performing with her quartet for the past four years. She has just completed a 14-date Canadian tour with her group to launch her first album as a composer and conductor; ; Echoes of Change.Maude’s musical style draws inspiration from the jazz tradition mixed with modern musical influences. In recent years, she has performed with renowned musicians such as Ira Coleman, Darrell Green and Kevin Dean. She was recently honored by Downbeat magazine for her performance with the McGill Vocal Jazz Conglomerate.
