Jean Derome

Jean Derome
Jean Derome performing at the Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 24 June 2007.
Jean Derome performing at the Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 24 June 2007.
Background information
Birth nameJean Derome
Born (1955-06-29) June 29, 1955 (age 69)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresAvant-garde jazz, avant-rock, experimental, free improvisation, contemporary classical
Occupation(s)Musician, Composer
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute
Years active1973–present
LabelsAmbiances Magnétiques
Websitewww.jeanderome.com

Jean Derome (born June 29, 1955) is a French Canadian avant-garde saxophonist, flautist, and composer. A prominent figure in the Montreal musique actuelle (new music) scene, Derome has been a member of experimental, jazz, and rock groups, and has appeared on over 30 albums, including seven solo albums. He has written scores for over 30 films and co-founded Ambiances Magnétiques, a Canadian musical collective and independent record label.

In 1992, Derome won the second annual Canadian Freddie Stone Award.[1]

  1. ^ "The Freddie Stone Award". Sound Symposium. Archived from the original on 2006-12-15. Retrieved 2006-12-19.