<div>Steve Bilodeau is a New York-based jazz guitarist who has been performing, recording, and composing music for over 12 years. Although he began as a rock and blues guitarist, Bilodeau went on to study jazz performance at McGill University and the New England Conservatory of Music, obtaining a Master’s degree in the process. During this time, Bilodeau studied with jazz legends Billy Hart, Fred Hersch, Miguel Zenon, and Jason Moran, and attended renowned music programs such as Betty Carter Jazz Ahead. To date, Bilodeau has released 3 albums – The Steve Bilodeau Group EP, Ascent, and The Sun Through The Rain. His most recent album, The Sun Through The Rain, is an album comprised solely of spontaneous improvisations that span a wide range of sonic textures – from the calm and ethereal to the chaotic and noisy. Featuring saxophonist Richard Garcia and drummer Dor Herskovitz, the album serves as a reminder that in the face of adversity and hardships, we must strive to see the silver lining of our situation; that is, the sun through the rain.</div><div> Grammy-nominated saxophonist Miguel Zenon had high praise for Bilodeau’s latest album, saying “The Sun Through The Rain captures Steve and his musical companions through explorations that display great nuance, maturity and cohesiveness. Steve’s guitar sound in particular is daringly refreshing and a preview to what promises to be a rewarding musical career. A great album”. </div>