Within recent years, Tio’tia:ke/ Montréal-based artist Allison Burik has unquestionably emerged a key part of the city’s vibrant jazz and experimental music scenes. A member of groups such as Bellbird (alongside Claire Devlin, Eli Davidovici, and Mili Hong), duo Umbrella Pine, they’ve also played various projects fronted by acclaimed musician Mali Obomsawin including the band that was featured on her celebrated 2022 album Sweet Tooth.