Jean Derome, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jean Derome

Canadian musician

Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1955

Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician, music pedagogue

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Jean Derome (born June 29, 1955) is a French Canadian avant-garde saxophonist, flautist, and composer.
A prominent figure in the Montreal musique actuelle (new music) scene, Derome has been a member of experimental, jazz, and rock groups, and has appeared on over 30 albums, including seven solo albums.
He has written scores for over 30 films and co-founded Ambiances Magnétiques, a Canadian musical collective and independent record label. In 1992, Derome won the second annual Canadian Freddie Stone Award.