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Energetic, impassioned pianist and composer Marianne Trudel offers us her latest album and project “La vie commence ici” (Life Begins Here). Once again, this artist has successfully combined the best ingredients in order to deliver music that will touch connoisseurs and neophytes alike; an exceptional group that joins forces with the extraordinary New York trumpeter Ingrid Jensen. Take the plunge into adventure…Life begins here!

“In each leaf, each wave, each stone

Each gesture, each look
A laugh, a kiss, a tear
Oh! A heron! Did you see?
Life. Here. Now.
Every second.
Immense and fragile
Respect.” (M.Trudel)

Marianne Trudel: piano, composition Ingrid Jensen: trumpet

Jonathan Stewart: saxophones

Morgan Moore: doublebass

Robbie Kuster: drums

“Trudel Quintet’s concert was the show that connected most forcefully and directly. She’s simply dedicated to attaining peak experiences through music. The crowd was utterly entranced.” Ottawa Citizen, Canada (2015)
“Trudel wrote all the tunes, many of which carry an emotional intensity. A fine record from the Canadian pianist and her band. Three Cheers.” —LondonJazzNews, Angleterre (2015)
“Pianist Marianne Trudel always puts forward high calibre jazz, and this album featuring trumpeter Ingrid Jensen is no exception. The solos are as inspired as the compositions, and the finesse of the arrangements is only matched by the dexterity of the pianist.” L’actualité, Canada (2014)
“Pianist Marianne Trudel, the idea-rich Montreal-infused jazz dynamo, is celebrating her Juno nomination in the jazz category. In La vie commence ici, for which she worked in tandem with trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, everything is in its place for a MAJOR colour-juxtaposing album.” Sortie Jazz nights, Canada (2014)

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Marianne Trudel Quintet feat. Ingrid Jensen: “Le vie commence ici”

🏆 Nominated for ADISQ (2015)

🏆 Nominated JUNO Awards (2015)

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“Trudel Quintet’s concert was the show that connected most forcefully and directly. She’s simply dedicated to attaining peak experiences through music. The crowd was utterly entranced.” Ottawa Citizen, Canada (2015)

“Trudel wrote all the tunes, many of which carry an emotional intensity. A fine record from the Canadian pianist and her band. Three Cheers.” —LondonJazzNews, Angleterre (2015)

“Pianist Marianne Trudel always puts forward high calibre jazz, and this album featuring trumpeter Ingrid Jensen is no exception. The solos are as inspired as the compositions, and the finesse of the arrangements is only matched by the dexterity of the pianist.” L’actualité, Canada (2014)