Hi, I’m Quinn Bélice, a jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader from Montreal, Quebec. I studied jazz guitar at Université de Montréal on a $9,000 Sophie Desmarais grant. I am proud to be among the program’s few women in 35 years. I’m dedicated to exploring jazz, Haitian Konpa, and world music, and I’m actively growing my craft as a performer and creator. My ongoing project, Bel and Quinn, brings together a remarkable ensemble of women musicians. We released the album Donte Sann Yo (2023), which earned a JUNO nomination for Global Music Album of the Year in 2024. This work honors my Haitian heritage and reflects my love of composing and arranging for diverse ensembles. I’m excited by opportunities to contribute as a substitute guitarist and to continue growing as a guitarist, composer, and bandleader.

Quinn Bélice

Hi, I’m Quinn Bélice, a jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader from Montreal, Quebec. I studied jazz guitar at Université de Montréal on a $9,000 Sophie Desmarais grant. I am proud to be among the program’s few women in 35 years. I’m dedicated to exploring jazz, Haitian Konpa, and world music, and I’m actively growing my craft as a performer and creator. My ongoing project, Bel and Quinn, brings together a remarkable ensemble of women musicians. We released the album Donte Sann Yo (2023), which earned a JUNO nomination for Global Music Album of the Year in 2024. This work honors my Haitian heritage and reflects my love of composing and arranging for diverse ensembles. I’m excited by opportunities to contribute as a substitute guitarist and to continue growing as a guitarist, composer, and bandleader.

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Hi, I’m Quinn Bélice, a jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, singer and bandleader from Montreal, Quebec. I studied jazz guitar at Université de Montréal on a $9,000 Sophie Desmarais grant. I am proud to be among the program’s few women in 35 years. I’m dedicated to exploring jazz, Haitian Konpa, and world music, and I’m actively growing my craft as a performer and creator.

My ongoing project, Bel and Quinn, brings together a remarkable ensemble of women musicians. We released the album Donte Sann Yo (2023), which earned a JUNO nomination for Global Music Album of the Year in 2024. This work honors my Haitian heritage and reflects my love of composing and arranging for diverse ensembles. I’m excited by opportunities to contribute as a substitute guitarist and to continue growing as a guitarist, composer, and bandleader.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Advanced

Work Experience

Guitar Chair at Université de Montréal Big Band
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Appointed guitar chair for a 3-year term in the university's Big Band; leadership, performance, and sight-reading development.
Performer at National Arts Centre
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Performance at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa (October 2024) as part of Bel and Quinn; project intersects jazz, Haitian Konpa, and world music.
Performer at Tradition du Monde de Sherbrooke Festival
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Performance at Tradition du Monde de Sherbrooke Festival (World Music) in 2024.
Performer at Latinidades Festival
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Performance at Latinidades Festival in Bahia, Brazil (World Music) in 2024.
Performer at Drom Taberna
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Performance at Drom Taberna in Toronto (June 2024).
Performer at Do We Fest
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Performance at Do We Fest in Toronto (June 2024).
Guitar Chair (Teaching/Ensemble Leadership) at Université de Montréal Big Band
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Guitar chair for a 3-year term; developing ensemble performance and sight-reading skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in jazz performance (jazz guitar) at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Sophie Desmarais grant (Bachelor's degree scholarship)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Canada Council for the Arts grant to produce first album
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026
JUNO nomination: Global Music Album of the Year (Donte Sann Yo)
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services