Pianist and vocalist Boris Favre is originally from Lyon, France, and is a consummate musician and instrument maker. His has completed studies in piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, a Jazz Diploma from Vancouver Community College, and a Bachelor of Music Degree in piano from the University of British Columbia.  Boris has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe as bassist for the internationally acclaimed Celtic-funk band “Mad Pudding,” and he currently plays with French-Canadian trio Pastiche, children’s entertainer Music with Marnie and with Cuban-jazz vocalist Deborah Ledon. He also makes bagpipes and teaches music at the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach.