SONIA JOHNSON: A woman of many talents, she produced her first opus, “Don’t Explain”, in 2005. Her latest album, Le Carré de nos amours, 2012 JUNO Award winner for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, is a perfect blend of the improvisational spontaneity of jazz and the lyricism of French chanson. The fiery singer’s passion for both musical traditions is on full display in this latest effort.
CHARLES BIDDLE JR: Son of the great jazzman Charlie Biddle, Charles always knew to set himself new challenges, overcome borders and explore new artistic approaches, he’s an artist of unprecedented versatility, bestowed with a rich musical heritage. Charles expresses himself as well in English as in French and remains accessible to a public that attends his appearances. Popular on the Internet, Charles has hundreds of fans on social media.
ANNIE POULAIN: Since 2000s, the singer decided to specialize in the composition and arrangement of French jazz pieces. With two albums to her credit, Jazzons Québec and “Saoulée à l’autre” for which she is responsible on several levels, from the composition to the production, not to mention the arrangements and was in nomination for Jazz Album of the Year at the 2010 ADISQ gala.