Artist description Composer, producer and guitarist performer.

Music Style Classical, contemporary, rock, jazz, world and others

Musical Influences Everything

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Artist History Bernard Epaud : Composer, producer and guitarist Born and raised in France, Bernard was attracted to music early in his life. Growing up, Bernard played guitar with various groups in Paris. During the early 80's, Bernard moved forward in developing his instrumental techniques, by studying under jazz guitarist Pierre Cullaz in Paris. This became a turning point in Bernard's musical career, inspiring him to begin studying classical and contemporary music. Bernard subsequently emigrated to Quebec in 1985 and involved in music at University of Montreal. Graduating in 1989 with a degree in technical scoring, he pursued his studies by completing a master’s degree in composition with Michel Longtin. Bernard was honored with several awards, including one from the Centre for Cultural and Creative Activities in Quebec. In 1989 he founded the Edena group, bringing together sculpture, theatre and music. The goal of Edena was to integrate the three disciplines and unify a new spirit of expression. The simetry was a resounding success with several major performances in Montreal. Bernard Epaud's strenght today, is linked to his particular fascination for all kind of music styles like pop. rock, jazz, world, latin, contemporary and electroacoutic music. He produce and realize arrangments and pre-productions in studio for different artists (Joëlle Turcotte, Isabelle Lehoux, Sylvie Bernard and Andy Kirk). Since 1991, Bernard has composed soundtracks for videos, exhibitions, documentary, fiction movies and wed sites. In 1995, he founded the Katjar Trio, which was inspired by different musical currents such as jazz, Arab, Spanish and Latin music as well as contemporary expressions. He produce and realize two cds with the ensemble and particpate at several perfromances in Quebec. (International Jazz festival of Montreal 1999,2000 and 2003 edition nomimnated to the GM competition with a special award). Bernard is presently teaching at Recording Arts Institut and before at Trebas Institut for 3 years.

Instruments Guitar

Albums En attendant...M , Ciel de lune Katjar ensemble

Location Montreal, Quebec - Canada

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