Rachel Therrien

Rachel Therrien is a French-Canadian jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader. Three-time GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer, and bandleader Rachel Therrien is one of the most exciting and distinctive voices in today’s jazz scene. Known for her emotionally charged sound and fearless improvisation, Therrien crafts bold music at the intersection of contemporary jazz and Afro-diasporic traditions, blending Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythmic forms into a powerful, modern language. Based between New York City, Montreal, and Havana, her artistry is shaped by deep cultural immersion — and a mission: using jazz as a space for community, belonging, and dialogue.