The Jazz Illusion – from Canada’s Hudson Music Fest

Artist Details

The Jazz Illusion is an up and coming Montreal based jazz quartet comprised of saxophonist Patrice Luneau, guitarist Nick Lanctôt, bassist Samuel Brassard and drummer Noam Guerrier Freud. The group was formed during the fall 2012 semester at the CÉGEP St-Laurent in Québec, where all four members were undertaking jazz studies. With influences ranging from Wes Montgomery, Brian Blade, Roy Hargrove, Freddie Hubbard, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Chris Potter, the group arranges a wide variety of new and old jazz standards. They also add their own special flare as they interpret the music that drives and inspires them every day.