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Musician

Pierre Veniot

Pierre Veniot’s musical endeavour is fast-approaching five complete decades, having started in 1965 when he played first clarinet for his Montreal school band. Early steps on the journey included private tuition with various teachers and a jazz performance major at McGill University.

His television appearances began in 1975, supporting local Canadian artists on the most popular music shows of the era. Around this time, he also became a key member of the ''Bouquet de sons'' classical baroque trio, playing in more than 100 concerts in two years. In the early 1980s, his band Agharta recorded their first album and headlined the first Montreal International Jazz festival. The success of Agharta brought Pierre to the attention of master percussionist Michel Séguin (Van Morisson, Don Alias), and the two formed a new group, Jouga.

Video

Sonny Bird's Cage

Featuring the music of Pierre Veniot
Duration: 2:37
January 12, 2026

With my albums Storias and Storias Too, I’ve been exploring music as storytelling. Too often, jazz risks becoming a showcase of technical prowess, where musicians compete to impress with complexity rather than connect with listeners. My work resists that trap. These albums are concept-driven, blending the sophistication of jazz with the clarity of pop structures. Improvisation appears not as ego-driven display, but as sparks of spontaneity within carefully composed narratives. Each track is crafted to balance accessibility with depth, inviting audiences into stories that value communication over exhibition. ~Pierre Veniot

Album

Storias Too

By Pierre Veniot

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Sonny Bird’s Cage; A walk with Wess; IBU; CMB; Con Salvez; Ride Rad; Altra Bossa; Up your Downs; Dream Samba; Anafro Yue.