Greg Amirault - Guitarist
Originally from Buttes-Amirault in Nova Scotia, Greg Amirault has lived and performed in Montreal for over 35 years. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in jazz from McGill University and has taught jazz guitar at McGill and Concordia universities for over 25 years.
Greg is the recipient of the "Grand Prix de General Motors" at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and has also won an “Opus Prize” for the concert of the year with the Altsys Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Maria Schneider.
His latest album “News Blues” (2022) received excellent reviews. His second CD titled “East of the Sun” was nominated for the ECMA Award for Jazz Album of the Year in 2015.
Greg continues to perform in Montreal with some of Canada's best jazz musicians.
“Amirault is one of the most important jazz guitarists/composers on the current scene.” - Leslie Mitchel-Clarke, The Whole Note
“Artistically impeccable, with a rich sound.” - Christophe Rodrigez, sortiejazznights.com
Steve Amirault - Pianist
The Nova Scotia-born, Montreal-based musician has been the recipient of three Juno awards and one Felix (ADISQ) for his collaboration with other Canadian artists, as well as one ECMA and Prix Opus for his own recording projects. After earning a diploma in jazz from StFX, Steve’s talents led him to live and produce in Montreal, New York, Toronto, and to play all around the world with renowned jazzmen. Now, the pianist/singer/songwriter has returned to Montreal where he continues to thrive in the Canadian music scene.
« Steve Amirault is an exceptional artist. »- Raul de Gama, The Whole Note