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It’s been nearly two years since the release of Julie Lamontagne’s very first trio album, Facing the truth, but that doesn’t mean things have slowed down… In fact, the Facing the truth tour is still going strong. Consult the tour schedule on this site to find out when the trio is performing near you. While you’re there, check out Julie’s many other upcoming concerts.

One of Quebec pop’s most sought-after keyboard players, Julie is currently touring with Bruno Pelletier in a very unique project called Bruno Pelletier et le Gros Z‘orchestre -- the Gros Z being Julie’s jazz trio!! All the arrangements for this intimate concert were cooked up by Julie herself. The show represents a meeting of two worlds: Pop and Acoustic Jazz … This is one marriage that definitely works! brunopelletier.com

If you happened to miss Julie’s Concert pop tout en piano TV special, which aired this past January on Musimax., don’t despair! Excerpts of the show are available here. There you’ll find a solo jazz piano arrangement of a Rachmaninoff concerto, as well as performances featuring each of the concert’s singers: Bruno Pelletier, Kim Richardson and Gage.

In between her many projects, Julie finds time to embark on numerous artistic collaborations. She also regularly offers her services as musical director for several projects, including a recent March 8 event celebrating the 30th anniversary of International Women’s Day. This concert, produced by Espace musique, was held at the Spectrum de Montréal.

Julie is also the producer of jazz singer Caroline Nadeau’s second album. The CD, just recently released, is titled Si Fragile. carolinenadeau.com

Finally, Julie and her trio are busy preparing her next album, to be released in 2008. She is deeply involved in the project and very enthusiastic about the results!

Until then, Julie wishes you a great, music-filled 2007, and looks forward to seeing you at one of her many concerts!