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Bellbird

Active since: 2021

Formed in the summer of 2021, Bellbird’s music is rooted in modern jazz and melds influences from experimental, rock, improvised, and folk music from Canada and abroad. Each musician brings their own unique set of influences to the collective, creating a balance between noisy experimentation and more traditional compositional elements. Tenor saxophonist Claire Devlin hails from Ottawa originally, and brings her cellular composition technique to the ensemble repertoire. Her improvisational style oscillates between minimalist statements and fiery displays of melody and noise. Her playing pairs naturally with Allison Burik’s alto sax and bass clarinet playing; their own improvisational style pays homage to their Kansas City childhood with soulful melodies and bebop lines, paired with bursts of free improvisation and extended techniques