Jean Félix Mailloux studied classical bass with Marc Denis and jazz bass with Michel Donato and Frédéric Alarie. A prolific producer, composer and arranger, he performs with a number of groups, including Swing Guitares. His compositions, which have a lyrical, mystical flavour reflective of other cultures, provide the repertoire for his own ensembles, such as Cordâme, Ensemble Jean Félix Mailloux and Trio Jean Félix Mailloux. His discography includes Aurores Boréales (2006), Muzika (2006) with the Ensemble Damian Nisenson, and Cordâme (2007). He has often performed at the Festival, and in 2003 the Trio Jean Félix Mailloux was a finalist for the Grand Prix de Jazz General Motors and the Prix Étoiles Galaxie de Radio-Canada.