Introducing Emil Woest-Valade: a young prodigy and modern jazz orchestra director and composer. At just twenty years old, Emil has already made a significant impact on the Montreal jazz scene, which he has been a part of since he was seventeen.
A passionate advocate for jazz, Emil has quickly become an accomplished composer for big-band jazz music. Inspired by legends like Nelson Riddle and Joe Sullivan, he has honed his craft under the tutelage of two pillars of the Montreal jazz scene, Alexandre Côté and Jean Fréchette.
In this episode of STOP!, Emil showcases his extraordinary talent as a composer, arranger, and director. Don’t miss this chance to witness the brilliance of a rising star in the world of jazz!