Comments and Critics

About Mananara

“Twelve original works for trumpet, a very rich sound. His style is fluid, straightforward and strong. Accessible music – you want to keep listening.”

Francine Grimaldi – Samedi et rien d’autre, CBC Radio 1 (première chaîne de Radio-Canada)

“A deeply lyrical album ranging across several styles. Moods touching on jazz, pop and Latin music.”

Alexandre Vigneault – Paroles et musiques

“Film music. Road music that breaks through the clouds. Music that makes you dream of travel. Music to set out on the road by…This is really great music!”

Myra Cree – Cree et chuchotements, CBC - Radio 2 (chaîne culturelle de Radio-Canada)

“A magnificent self-produced work from a trumpeter whose work is fascinating – indeed, deliciously brilliant!”

Éric Messier – Le Quoi

"Louis Babin's work is notable for his research and renewal of tone in everything he does. The complete artist - Babin is skilled in many different styles. I must emphasize his rich tone, his solid playing and the sensitivity of his trumpet."

Vic Vogel
Arranger and orchestrator
Vic Vogel Band

Other Works

"I had the pleasure of premiering a work by Louis Babin: "La suite du promeneur" for string orchestra. Mr. Babin is an able composer with a good understanding of orchestral balances tensions. He writes in an approachable style with great fluency. I would not hesitate to reprogram his works in the future."

Boris Brott
Internationally renowned conductor

"It has been wonderful to have Louis Babin play in our concerts over the years. The most memorable performances were Ulysses Departs From the Edge of the World by Harry Partch, Graph's and Time by Edbar Varèse, and Way of the Hopi by Paul Gallagher. Babin's talents as a composer are also impressive. We were delighted to premier a work created for us, "Mellow Tones for Johnny"".

Johnny Reinhard
Artistic Director
American Festival of Microtonal Music
New York

"As the music director for Aramis Chamber Orchestra and Aramis Chamber Brass, I have known Louis Babin for nearly five years. However, it is as a trumpet player with the brass quintet that I have experienced three of Mr. Babin's works. Mr. Babin displays great versatility and a real talent as a composer. Although his compositions sometimes pose great technical challenges, Louis Babin's works are always very accessible to a music-loving public."

Dominic Derasse
President and CEO
New York Filmharmonic Orchestra (NYFO)
World-famous trumpeter