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Bellbird is a collective of Montreal-based musicians comprising tenor saxophonist Claire Devlin, alto saxophonist and bass clarinetist Allison Burik, bassist Eli Davidovici, and drummer Mili Hong. Their debut album Root In Tandem was released worldwide in August 2023. While rooted in modern jazz, Bellbirds music bares influences from myriad musical styles, from moving folk melodies, to atonal counterpoint, to rock grooves that stretch the boundaries of the jazz genre. Capturing the ethos of the band, the music on their debut album grows out of a mutual curiosity and creativity, with feelings of space and calm pierced by exhilarating solos and free improvisation.-Visit edmontonjazz.com for more about the Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Support for the Edmonton International Jazz Festival is provided by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.
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Bellbird is a collective of Montreal-based musicians. Their unique instrumentation of two woodwinds, bass, and drums allows them to explore sonic landscapes that allude to harmony without being restricted by it. The four members of Bellbird grew up in disparate situations, spanning three different countries and emerging from wildly different musical scenes. Original compositions by each band member showcase their diverse sets of influences, including jazz, avant-garde, and folk music. Bellbird’s debut album Root In Tandem was released worldwide on August 18th, 2023.
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