Jowee Omicil facts for kids

Joseph Omicil, Jr, known as Jowee BasH! Omicil, is a talented jazz musician from Haiti and Canada. He plays many instruments, like the saxophone, clarinet, and piano. Jowee has worked with famous artists such as Randy Kerber, André 3000, and Tony Allen. He was born in Montreal, Canada, and now splits his time living in Miami and Paris.

Early Life and Music Journey

Jowee Omicil was born to Rose-Annette Innocent and Joseph C. Omicil. His father was a pastor. Jowee's mother passed away when he was only five years old. When Jowee was 15, his father surprised him by enrolling him in music school. His father wanted him to learn an instrument to play with the church choir. Jowee chose the alto saxophone. He couldn't pick the piano because too many other students had already chosen it.

After studying music for three years, Jowee received a special scholarship. This scholarship allowed him to attend the famous Berklee College of Music in Boston. There, he focused on Music Education. Later, he also studied at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. He was even one of the top 20 finalists featured on BET Jazz, a TV channel for jazz music.

Music Career Highlights

Jowee Omicil has played with many well-known musicians throughout his career. Some of these artists include Branford Marsalis, Richard Bona, Kenny Garrett, and Wyclef Jean.

In July 2018, Jowee was the host for a special concert. This concert celebrated the 85th birthday of the legendary musician Quincy Jones in Montreux, Switzerland. Jowee also appeared in a Netflix show called The Eddy. This show was created by Damien Chazelle.

During 2020 and 2021, Jowee released new music. He put out a solo album called LeKture. He also released Y Pati, which was a duet with American pianist Randy Kerber. Jowee met Randy Kerber while working on The Eddy series. Y Pati came out in December 2020. Also, a group called "Big In Jazz Collective" was formed. They released their album Global in July 2021. In late 2020, Jowee went back to the studio with brothers Louis and François Moutin. They recorded an album called M.O.M, which was released in September 2021.

In 2023, Jowee Omicil released an album titled Spiritual Healing: Bwa Kayiman Freedom Suite. This jazz album was inspired by an old Vodou ceremony. This ceremony took place in the woods of Bois Caïman in the 1700s. It helped start the Haitian Revolution.

Jowee's Albums

Jowee Omicil has released several albums during his career. Here are some of them:

Music for Movies and Shows

Jowee Omicil has also contributed music to films and TV shows:

• 2013: Ayiti Toma, The Land of The Living (a documentary)
• 2020: THE EDDY (a Netflix show)

Movie Appearances

Jowee Omicil has also appeared in some movies:

• 2024: Mr.Aznavour, where he played Sammy Davis Junior. This film was directed by Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade.
• 2023: Le Temps D'Aimer, a film by Katell Quillévéré.
• 2021: Big In Jazz Collective, a documentary by Marina Jallier.
• 2020: The Eddy, a Netflix show directed by Damien Chazelle and others.
• 2019: This Is The Bash, a documentary about Jowee by Mario Tahi Lathan.