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Jowee Omicil

Joseph Omicil Jr. "Jowee O" was born in Montreal, Canada, of Haitian descent. He began playing the Alto Saxophone at the age of 15 as part of the music ministry in his father's church. Just three short years following his introduction to the Alto, Jowee was accepted at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston where he majored in Music Education. There he added the Soprano Sax to his arsenal.

During his tenure at Berklee, he found his best friend and mentor, Kenny Garrett and rose to share stages with many like, Branford Marsalis, Richard Bona, Mike Stern, Marcus Miller, Pharoah Sanders, Jeff Tain Watts, Wyclef Jean and Marlon Saunders to name a few.

Throughout his college career, he devoted many hours helping young people as a tutor and mentor for their musical growth. He later went on to further his education as he entered the Thelonius Monk Institute among the 20 "hand-picked" around the US and was featured on BET Jazz.

His 2009 release of "Roots & Grooves," has garnered Omicil deserving accolades and expanded his international audience.

Louis Moutin, Jowee Omicil, Francois Moutin: M.O.M.

Read "M.O.M." reviewed by Neri Pollastri

by Neri Pollastri
May 3, 2024

Un trio nato per caso, da un incontro sul set della serie Netflix The Eddy, M.O.M. Prende il nome dalle iniziali dei suoi membri --il sassofonista canadese di origini haitiane Jowee Omicil e i due fratelli francesi Louis Moutin e Francois Moutin --ed evoca il termine francese mômes, “bambini," che rimanda al modo in cui i tre artisti affrontano la musica: ludicamente, con fantasia, gusto dell'esplorare assieme le sue possibilità. Registrato subito dopo l'incontro in una sessione molto ...

Performance / Tour

KCC Productions Presents Jowee Omicil And The Core At The Metropolitan Room (NYC) Saturday, February 23 At 11:30 PM

Source: Kimberly C Chmura
February 11, 2013

This is a show you don't want to miss. Saxophone and winds master Jowee Omicil is in possession of what is simply one of the most soothing, soulful and spiritual sounds that his instruments of choice have ever rendered. The Montreal-born musician of Haitian descent had the distinct honor of being invited to perform for the White House’s inaugural observation of Haitian Flag Day on May 18, sharing the enveloping sound of his alto and soprano saxophones and clarinet for ...
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Haitian Saxophone Master & Educator Jowee Omicil To Release New Freeflowing and Funky CD - "Roots & Grooves" on November 2nd - Recently Performed at the Obama White House

Source: Inque Public Relations
August 3, 2010

Saxophone and winds master Jowee Omicil is in possession of what is simply one of the most soothing, soulful and spiritual sounds that his instruments of choice have ever rendered. Following several fruitful semesters of teaching students on all levels--from grade school to university--Jowee is focusing on getting out and performing the music of his amazing sophomore CD, Roots & Grooves, for the people he loves...which means everybody! The Montreal-born musician of Haitian descent had the distinct honor of being ...
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