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Emie R. Roussel

Originally from the south shore of Montreal (Quebec, Canada), and an adopted resident of Rimouski, Emie Rioux-Roussel discovered the fascinating world of music through her parents, themselves musicians and singers. She began studying classical piano at the age of 5 and continued lessons until she was 13. After a complete two-year break, she decided to follow her instincts and her love of improvisation to begin studying jazz with her father, jazz pianist Martin Roussel. He would be her mentor until she started college studies at Cégep de St-Laurent under the guidance of Lorraine Desmarais. She completed her diploma in jazz piano performance and was awarded the college’s “Very High Distinction” grant

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Jazz en Rafale presents: Emie R. Roussel (Teaser)

Featuring the music of Emie R. Roussel
Duration: 1:00
December 6, 2021

Nominated at the 2021 Junos in the Jazz Album of the Year: Group category, the Emie R Roussel Trio has made a name for itself internationally with its latest album, Rythme de passage. Winner of numerous awards over the years (Stingray Rising Star Award 2018, Félix at ADISQ 2015, Prix Opus 2014, Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz 2014-2015), the Emie R Roussel Trio has established itself as a staple of the current Canadian jazz scene and has been on the rise since 2010. The group has had the opportunity to present its music in 12 countries, on 4 continents in recent years. In April 2019, the Emie R Roussel Trio was honored to present an official showcase as part of JAZZAHEAD!

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Juno Nominees, New Releases Plus Birthday Shout-outs For Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Marian McPartland And More As Womens History Month Continues

by Mary Foster Conklin
March 29, 2021

This broadcast features Juno nominees, new releases from vocalists Sarah Moule, Sarah Jerrom, Janis Siegel and guitarist David Howard plus birthday shoutouts to Elis Regina, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Marian McPartland, Michele Rosewoman, and Deanna Witkowski, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by purchasing their music during this time of lockdown.

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Rythme de Passage

By Emie R. Roussel

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2020
Track listing: Yatse Club; Rythme de Passage; Agent Orange; Maltagliati; Taniata; Est; Loners; Empreinte;

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Rythme de Passage

May 26, 2020

Album: Rythme de Passage
By Emie R. Roussel
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2020
Duration: 06:48

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Celebrating Carmen McRae's Centennial

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 20, 2020

The broadcast includes new releases from Duchess, Kandace Springs, Nina Simone and Carla Hassett with birthday shoutouts to Carmen McRae on her centennial, Alberta Hunter, (who was not only a superb performer but also a professional health care worker for more than 20 years), Billie Holiday, guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe and pianist Marian McPartland.

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To A New Day - a Lockdown Broadcast

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 13, 2020

A special two hour remote broadcast of A Broad Spectrum -includes new releases from pianists Connie Han and Emie R. Roussel, guitarist Jocelyn Gould, vocalists Laila Biali, Thana Alexa, Lenora Zenzalai Helm and trumpetists Rachel Therrien and Jeremy Pelt , with a belated birthday shoutout to Jazz Master Bobby McFerrin. Playlist Connie Han “Mr. ...

Article: Album Review

Emie R. Roussel Trio: Rythme de Passage

by Dan McClenaghan
March 21, 2020

The artist's job: Find your voice. The Montreal-based Emie Rioux Roussel Trio has spent ten years at the endeavor, one that has taken the group to Japan, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy and Estonia, garnering many prestigious award nominations along the way. The music on Rythme de Passage, the group's fifth album release, displays sharply-defined ...

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Jazz In Paris

by Martin McFie
March 19, 2020

Various VenuesParis, France March 11-15, 2020 jny:Paris is a timeless and beautiful city, uniform in its Hausmann architecture and relaxed in its easy, cool charm. Not all jazz clubs here have the same presentation. These are some of the clubs and the styles of music being presented live in the city. ...