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The name 'trifolia' is often applied to a plant that possesses three leaves. In the case of this trio, the three musicians of Trifolia form a dynamic, living unit, sharing with audiences everywhere their passion for heartfelt communication through sound. The encounter of three extraordinary artists of different horizons creates this astonishing musical overlapping of jazz, world music and classical music. A mesmerizing incursion into a sound universe both varied and rich. Brilliant compositions, overflowing passion and a remarkable complicity are the hallmark of this new group, which is garnering enthusiastic praise at every turn.

“Rich harmonic language that leaves no room for doubt, tonal or modal approaches, music with Romantic-era influences, contemporary jazz, folk, Early Music atmospheres at the intersection of the Orient and Europe. It is clear that Marianne Trudel’s piano technique has risen to even greater heights.” Alain Brunet, La Presse, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

« Richesses harmoniques à n’en point douter, approches tonales ou modales, musiques romantiques, jazz contemporain, folk, ambiances anciennes au confluent de l’Orient et de l’Europe. On y observe que le jeu pianistique de Marianne Trudel a atteint un niveau supérieur.» — Alain Brunet, La Presse, (Québec, Canada, 2013)
« Elle joue avec confiance et créativité, et ses compositions foisonnent d’idées nouvelles et d’une réelle raison d’être ». James Hale, Jazz Chronicles, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

« S’il y a une justice dans le monde du jazz, la pianiste Marianne Trudel est certainement sur le point d’être couronnée de succès. Elle joue avec confiance et créativité, et ses compositions foisonnent d’idées nouvelles et d’une réelle raison d’être.» — James Hale, Jazz Chronicles, (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“Marianne Trudel, with her strong sense of melody, her musical vision and her very beautiful touch on the piano provides an ideal foundation for the entire trio.” Frédéric Cardin, Première chaîne, Radio-Canada (Québec, Canada, 2013)

Marianne Trudel avec son sens de la mélodie, sa vision musicale et son toucher pianistique perlé constituent la base trifoliée idéale sur laquelle s’appuie le trio […] Peu importe où elle va et comment elle s’y rend, la personnalité musicale, attachante et séduisante de Marianne Trudel demeure toujours intacte. À écouter sans fautes.» — Frédéric Cardin, Première chaînre, Radio-Canada (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“This women is a poet!” Stanley Péan, Voir, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

« Décidément, Marianne Trudel ne cessera jamais de nous étonner […] Sur des thèmes originaux, complexes et envoûtants, Trudel fait montre d’audace et d’assurance […] Et que dire de son sens du lyrisme? Vraiment, cette femme est poète. Cote: 4.5» — Stanley Péan, Voir, (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“Montréal pianist Marianne Trudel assembles her music from a spectrum of elements, mixing jazz, folk, pop, classical and world music into a compelling original mix.” Stuart Broomer, The WholeNote, (Toronto, Canada, 2013)
“Together, the three accomplices blur quite superbly the boundaries that supposedly separate jazz, classical (sometimes reminiscent of Satie) and world music.” Mathieu Charlebois, L’actualité, (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“At the crossroads of diverse influences, her works are remarkably rich and in them we can find some surprising hybrids.” Gabriel Bélanger, SOCAN, Paroles & Musique (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“While the approach is resolutely jazz, it is nonetheless hybrid. Their music is so evocative and expressive that we could consider it cinematographic jazz.”— Éric Aussant, Metro, (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“Envol is a thoughtful, bitter sweet ballad suggestive of an entire movie […] the ecologically-aware intelligence at work behind tunes such as “Terra Firma” or “La nuit, les lucioles where tiny pings, drips and other abstract percussive sounds suggest untouched landscapes.” Peter Goddard, The Toronto Star, (Canada, 2013)
“Marianne Trudel can be moody and atmospheric or bright and persuasive, mixing elements of various genres into a journey through a quiet storm.”— Bernard Perusse, The Gazette, (Québec, Canada, 2013)
“There are performers who are storytellers…This is no fairytale! Don’t delay in discovering this new offering […] Just like a voyage, an open book […] As exquisite as anyone could hope!” Christophe Rodriguez, Le Journal de Montréal, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

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Le refuge

Marianne Trudel - Trifolia

🏆 JUNO Awards 2014: Album of the year- Jazz - Nominated

🏆 Prix Opus 2012-2013: Album of the year - Jazz- Recipient

Conseil québécois de la musique

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« Elle joue avec confiance et créativité, et ses compositions foisonnent d’idées nouvelles et d’une réelle raison d’être ». James Hale, Jazz Chronicles, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“Marianne Trudel, with her strong sense of melody, her musical vision and her very beautiful touch on the piano provides an ideal foundation for the entire trio.” Frédéric Cardin, Première chaîne, Radio-Canada (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“This women is a poet!” Stanley Péan, Voir, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“Montréal pianist Marianne Trudel assembles her music from a spectrum of elements, mixing jazz, folk, pop, classical and world music into a compelling original mix.” Stuart Broomer, The WholeNote, (Toronto, Canada, 2013)

“Together, the three accomplices blur quite superbly the boundaries that supposedly separate jazz, classical (sometimes reminiscent of Satie) and world music.” Mathieu Charlebois, L’actualité, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“At the crossroads of diverse influences, her works are remarkably rich and in them we can find some surprising hybrids.” Gabriel Bélanger, SOCAN, Paroles & Musique (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“While the approach is resolutely jazz, it is nonetheless hybrid. Their music is so evocative and expressive that we could consider it cinematographic jazz.”— Éric Aussant, Metro, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“Marianne Trudel can be moody and atmospheric or bright and persuasive, mixing elements of various genres into a journey through a quiet storm.”— Bernard Perusse, The Gazette, (Québec, Canada, 2013)

“There are performers who are storytellers…This is no fairytale! Don’t delay in discovering this new offering […] Just like a voyage, an open book […] As exquisite as anyone could hope!” Christophe Rodriguez, Le Journal de Montréal, (Québec, Canada, 2013)