A jazz inspired by traditional music that cultivates a subtle balance between pure energy and contemplation.

L’Oumigmag means "muskox" in Inuktitut, a remote and mysterious animal that lives on the edge of reality near the Arctic Circle. It is also five seasoned and inventive musicians brought together by composer, poet, and guitarist Sébastien Sauvageau since the spring of 2015. Their quest: to be inhabited by the vivid force of the Oumigmag. A force that lies between contemplation and spontaneous action. Their musical and poetic universe is rooted in traditional music and contemporary jazz. Whether in finely composed moments or spirited improvisations, soul and heart meet for a unique musical experience.

L'Oumigmag was created by Sébastien Sauvageau while he was finishing his composition studies. Territoires, "a true musical poetry" according to Ici Musique, which placed it in their mid-year jazz top 5, was warmly received by the public and earned rave reviews (All About Jazz, Journal de Montréal).

In 2017-2018, the group toured Quebec and won the People's Choice Award at the Festi Jazz international de Rimouski. The ensemble also presented mediation workshops in CEGEPs. In 2019, the group reinvented itself by welcoming violinist David Simard, drummer Olivier Bernatchez, and drummer/percussionist Tom Jacques, thus opening up entirely new sonic perspectives. They are recipients of grants from the CALQ and the Canada Council for the Arts for the research, creation, and production of Habitant, an audacious double album.

CD 1
1. Pied-de-vent 2
2. Maison jaune
3. Tissages
4. Fléché
5. L’estran
6. La pêcheuse
7. Champ d’étoiles

CD 2
1. Ajour(s)
2. Bellechasse
3. Pied-de-vent 1
4. Écorces
5. Résonances
6. Migrations
7. Corne de brume