l'OUMIGMAG

“A stellar performance, just incredible! ”
Roots Music Canada
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Bringing together influences as Portico Quartet, The Gloaming and Nik Bärtsch, l'Oumigmag creates music that is enveloping, contemplative and energizing. A daring and innovative mix of jazz and avant-folk.

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 Recognized for its innovative and resolutely creative approach, l'Oumigmag offers a new sound which combines the roots of Quebec fiddle music with lively grooves. Their third opus Ce qui tourne dans l’air is to be released on internationally celebrated pianist and composer Nik Bärtsch's label Ronin Rhythm Records.

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l'Oumigmag was created by Sébastien Sauvageau while he was finishing his studies in composition. Territoires, “a true musical poetry” according to Ici Musique, which placed him in the top 5 jazz of the mid-year, was warmly received by the public and earned rave reviews (All About Jazz, Journal de Montréal). Since 2017, the group has been touring in Quebec.

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“...one of the extremely rare Quebec groups to offer such stylistic superimpositions and thus achieve such a high level of interpretation” Alain Brunet - PAN M 360

 

Career Highlights

- Signed on Swiss Label Ronin Rhythm Records for their upcoming album 

- Official showcase Paroles de diffuseurs 2021

- Supported by the CALQ, the CAC and Musication for research, creation, production or touring stages.

- Media and press coverage in Canada, US & UK
-Habitant in the best albums of 2019 list by Radio-Canada Ici Musique

- Habitant nominated for Best jazz album GAMIQ 2019

- Public Favorite Prize at the Festi Jazz international de Rimouski 2017

- Territoires nominated for Best Jazz album GAMIQ 2017