Since the release of his album Rich State of Mind, Rémi Cormier’s solo project has enjoyed remarkable reach. Having become a Lotus artist, he has taken his music around the international stage: first in Germany (in Bremen for Jazzahead!), then in Senegal at the Stereo Africa Festival and the Saint-Louis International Jazz Festival. Here is some exciting news about what's coming next! Rémi Cormier will soon be showcasing to present his latest opus. Anchored in the history of j

We're so happy to announce that Latitude 45 is participating in three virtual pitches in Ontario this fall with three wonderful projects which we believe are hard to resist falling in love with! We'll be pitching CC Duo's ECMA Award-winning album/show Lyrique, which features beautiful piano repertoire arranged for two guitars, during SPARC's Small Venue Pitches on September 9th at 7pm EST. September 10th, we'll be pitching Ménestrel's show featuring both early music and earl

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the world-renowned bassist and composer, Alain Caron, has joined the Latitude 45 roster! As a pivotal force in contemporary jazz, Caron’s arrival marks an exciting new chapter for our agency, and we are honored to represent him as he continues to captivate audiences with his unique music. From co-founding the influential jazz fusion group UZEB in the 1980s—which went on to sell over 400,000 albums and tour the globe—to his prolific

Pianist Richard Raymond has a busy summer ahead, with two notable engagements that highlight his dedication to both performance and the mentorship of emerging artists. In early to mid-August, Richard will be joining the Ocean Music Foundation as an educator, panelist, and performer. He will be performing four of Beethoven’s sonatas, including Moonlight and Appassionata, on August 6th at 7 p.m., held at the Manhattan School of Music’s Mikowsky Hall. Further details and concert

Today, July 31st, 2026, marks a profound moment in musical storytelling with the global release of Grafeneck 10654. This poignant new album from Effendi Records is now available on all digital platforms in both stereo and immersive Dolby Atmos, with physical copies reaching shelves in Canada, France, and Belgium. Composers Helmut Lipsky and Thomas Fortmann have woven a narrative that spans three centuries of Grafeneck Castle's history. From its Renaissance origins to the pres

Latitude 45 Arts is delighted to announce the release of the album Recollection(s) by violinist Christine Wu, featuring a work by composer Jeffrey Mumford, eight musings . . . revisiting memories. Violinist and violist Christine Wu, winner of the Outhere Music Recording Prize at the inaugural Berlin Prize for Young Artists, explores the relationship between time and memory in her new album Recollection(s) for Channel Classics. On violin, she performs Saariaho’s Nocturne, wh

Trumpeter Jacques Kuba Séguin is releasing the 3rd and last opus of his La trilogie des odeurs (The Trilogy of Fragrances). Each album has taken us on a journey. The first album, Parfum no 1, was for jazz quartet and featured vaporous textures. The second, Parfum no 2, for Big Band, explored powerful and evocative compositions through the powerful sound of the large ensemble. And now, Parfum no 3 is composed as a reflection of memories and life experiences. This album ends th

The guitar duo, CC Duo, featuring both Adam Chiccillitti and Steve Cowan won the 2026 ECMA award for Instrumental Release of the Year, for their album Lyrique! Congratulations to you both! Listen to Lyrique (Analekta) here. This album is a collection of beautiful and sensitive arrangements CC Duo wrote of lyrical piano pieces. On Lyrique, you’ll hear Grieg and Ravel’s lyricism, both the clarity and wit of Tailleferre, and the introspective side of Satie. This is a unique list

About the album Download/streaming here In the midst of three distinct and daring careers, Shawn Mativetsky, Amir Amiri, and Sarah Pagé have come together, forging a remarkable triad in which multiple musical traditions are recontextualized. Employing rhythmically imaginative tabla, a custom-built santur and processed concert harp, the group makes stirring music for emergent worlds. The group’s debut album, Metamorphose, is a striking collection of five pieces composed

Ménestrel—a Canadian early music ensemble featuring soprano-violinist Janelle Lucyk and tenor-lutenist Kerry Bursey— mix early music repertoire with Canadian oral folk traditions. In an age defined by acceleration and artifice, their debut album, Ménestrel, reaches backward, not to escape the modern world, but to examine its emotional roots. They gather songs drawn from several centuries and traditions, from the luminous melancholy of John Dowland to the ardent intimacy of Ba

We're happy to announce that Trio Garibaldi released their first album today with ATMA Classique. The album, Faded in Sepia, is a rich musical journey featuring works by Lowell Liebermann, Dorothy Chang, and Stephen Chatman, alongside a vibrant tribute to Duke Ellington through original arrangements by Yuri Kuriyama. Trio Garibaldi brings together violist Marina Thibeault, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, and pianist David Fung, all of whom were affiliated with the Universi

Download/streaming here Rich State of Mind (2026), Rémi's second album, revolves around a reflection on non-material wealth: creativity, human connection, and resilience. His compositions fuse grooves, melodic lines, jazz improvisation, and digital layers into an electrifying soundscape. This is contemporary jazz that refuses to sit still — a kinetic blend of beats, horns, and bold ideas, built to move both minds and bodies. Led by Canadian trumpeter Rémi Cormier, the musici

Latitude 45 Arts is delighted to announce that composer Brian Current (album MISSING) and CC Duo guitarists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cohen (album Re/String) have been nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award in the category Classical Album of the Year (small ensemble)! Congratulations!

We are delighted to announce that renowned ensemble Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw has joined the Latitude 45 Arts roster! The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw (JOC) ranks among the absolute top of big bands in Europe and is driven by a world-class rhythm section and crystal-clear brass sections.The orchestra consists of the best Dutch jazz musicians and showcases a deep respect for and vision of music in all its forms. The JOC is named after the Royal Concertgebouw

We are delighted to announce that renowned Canadian composer Linda Bouchard has joined the Latitude 45 Arts roster! Born in Québec, Linda Bouchard has been active for over 40 years as a composer, orchestrator, conductor, mentor and researcher. Bouchard is the recipient of the Composer of the Year Award from the Conseil Québécois de la Culture (1998), the Joseph S. Stauffer Award from the Canada Council for the Arts (1999), the Davidson Award (2017) and several SOCAN awards (1

We are delighted to announce that renowned American composer Jeffrey Mumford has joined the Latitude 45 Arts roster! Jeffrey Mumford’s works have been commissioned and performed extensively, by major orchestras, soloists, and ensembles, both in the United States and abroad, including London, Paris, Reykjavik, Vienna, The Hague, Canada, Russia, Lithuania and Latvia. He has received numerous fellowships, grants, awards and commissions, including the "Academy Award in Music" f

Latitudes 45 Arts is proud to announce that Louise Bessette and Amir Amiri are finalists for Opus prizes for season 2024-2025! Louise Bessette is finalist in the special prize category Performer of the year: https://prixopus.com/finalistes/louise-bessette/ and in the category Album of the year - modern and contemporary music, for her album Escale en Nouvelle-Angleterre: https://prixopus.com/finalistes/escale-en-nouvelle-angleterre/ . Amir Amiri Ensemble is finalist in the ca

Latitude 45 Arts is proud to celebrate high recognitions our artists receive for their excellence and creativity! Amir Amiri, with his colleague Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux, is a finalist for an Iris at the Québec Cinéma Gala in the category Best Original Score for the film Universal Language. Yanga, recorded by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel, featuring Tambuco percussion ensemble, is an album being considered for a GRAMMY® nomination in multiple categori

Last year, the Mexican percussion ensemble Tambuco had the pleasure of performing Gabriela Ortiz's piece Yanga with the LA Phil which was...

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