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Yannick Rieu

Born: March 2, 1960

YANNICK RIEU composer and saxophonist Recognized as one of the most talented jazz saxophonists in the world, Yannick Rieu is the recipient of the 18th Oscar Peterson Award, acknowledging his outstanding musicianship and exceptional contribution to the development of Canadian jazz. His music is best defined by its constant evolution. He has received unanimous praise from jazz critics around the world: «Most likely one of the world's 20 best jazz saxophone players.» - Journal de Montréal (Canada) – «Canada's greatest jazz poet.» - Jazzman (France) – In 1988, “Downbeat” magazine Critic Poll ranked him alongside Brandford Marsalis and Joe Lovano as one of the 20 most promising saxophonists on the world scene