Bellbird

With Erika Angell

Bellbird is the Montréal-based quartet of tenor saxophonist Claire Devlin, alto saxophonist and bass clarinetist Allison Burik, bassist Eli Davidovici, and drummer Mili Hong. While firmly rooted in modern jazz, Bellbird’s music incorporates stylistic influences including atonal counterpoint, rock grooves, folk melodies, Minimalism, and a reigning (post)punk spirit. Growing up in disparate situations spanning three countries and emerging from different musical scenes, the quartet met and coalesced in Montréal’s fertile genre-bending underground. Bellbird’s 2023 debut Root In Tandem was praised as “remarkable…with chip-on-the-shoulder confidence” (All About Jazz) and “a solid debut statement featuring thoughtfully structured compositions and empathetic group interplay” (Textura). Following an acclaimed run across Canada’s Jazz festival circuit in 2024, the band began writing its follow-up album The Call during a residency at Orford Musique later that year, and signed to Montréal label Constellation in 2025.

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Unless otherwise specified by the producer, the show will be presented to a standing audience.

*Audience configuration is subject to change without notice, depending on the number of tickets sold.

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*Please note that Le Ministère does not accept cash. We accept credit and debit cards only. All ticket purchases are made online, even on the day of the show at the door.