Rachel Therrien

Rachel Therrien is a French-Canadian jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader. Three-time Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer, and bandleader. 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.