may, 2024
sat18may7:00 pmTrio Derome Guilbeault Tanguay2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($16.50+tx)
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The Trio is formed of Jean Derome on saxophones and flutes, Normand Guilbeault on doublebass and Pierre Tanguay on drums. These three musicians enjoy a strong reputation on the Montréal
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The Trio is formed of Jean Derome on saxophones and flutes, Normand Guilbeault on doublebass and Pierre Tanguay on drums. These three musicians enjoy a strong reputation on the Montréal music scene and even though they are mostly known as new music and jazz musicians, they are often spotted accompanying our best singers-songwriters, poets, filmmakers, choreographers, etc.
Already active for almost a decade, the Derome Guilbeault Tanguay Trio has presented many repertoires in the past: tributes to Billy Strayhorn and Charles Mingus; an excursion into the Swing repertoire of the ‘30s and ‘40s, with renditions of tunes by Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, etc.; and more recently serious forays into the music of Eric Dolphy, Sonny Clark, Misha Mengelberg, Roland Kirk, Lee Konitz and Lennie Tristano.
The Trio has also played concerts entirely devoted to Jean Derome’s music (particularly as part of his April 2000 Exposition de musique at the Théâtre La Chapelle).
A growing, faithful audience follows the Trio everywhere it performs and the concerts attract an impressive number of young jazz musicians.
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514 931 6808sun19may7:00 pmSamuel Blais Quartet3 sets: 7pm ($15+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Heralded as the Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz for 2011-12, as well as a recipient of two Opus Awards for Best Jazz Album in 2011 (New Angle) and 2018 (Equilibrium), Samuel Blais
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Heralded as the Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz for 2011-12, as well as a recipient of two Opus Awards for Best Jazz Album in 2011 (New Angle) and 2018 (Equilibrium), Samuel Blais has become a pillar of the jazz scene in Montreal. Composer, multi-instrumentalist and saxophone professor at Joliette CEGEP since 2013, he has had the opportunity to perform all around the world.
Musicians:
Samuel Blais – sax alto & baryton
Theo Abellard – piano
Olivier Babaz – bass
Alain Bourgeois – drums
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Hermeto Pascoal’s music reflects the natural beauty of Brazil. Explore themes of nature through the vibrant compositions of this monumental composer. Songs reminiscent of the calming flow of rivers, the
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Hermeto Pascoal’s music reflects the natural beauty of Brazil. Explore themes of nature through the vibrant compositions of this monumental composer. Songs reminiscent of the calming flow of rivers, the freshness of wind, and the comfort of sunshine will transport listeners to lush landscapes.
The brainchild of Brazilian bassist João Menegale Barbi, Zabumbe is made up of five young adults from Montréal. Thomas Vigneras, originally from France, can be seen gigging often on the Montréal salsa and latin music scene. Jazz, pop, and rock venues are home to the in-demand guitarist and composer Alex Muscalu. His beautiful lines and tasteful musical choices make any performance a fascinating journey. João Menegale Barbi arrived in Canada in 2021 from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, to study with Adrian Vedady. He has made a name for himself as both a bassist and “everyone’s best friend”. As both a jazz and classical trumpetist, Johan Lee Meyer is often praised for his warm tone and cascading melodies. The final member of Zabumbe, flutist Adelina Steinmetz, adds a vibrant musical layer to the quintet. Her first gig in Montréal entailed improvising to bird sounds while wearing a bird hat on the banks of the Lachine Canal.
All five members currently study in the jazz program at McGill University. Under the guidance of the great percussionist João Catalão, Zabumbe has refined a repertoire of traditional Brazilian pieces ranging from baiãos to sambas.
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514 931 6808wed22may7:30 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Remi BolducStarts at 7:30pm ($10+tx)
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.
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Diavi is an experienced trumpetist, composer, arranger and band leader coming from Cuba who has the intention of bringing his Afro-Cuban Contemporary Jazz to Montreal’s scene, having a warm mix
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Diavi is an experienced trumpetist, composer, arranger and band leader coming from Cuba who has the intention of bringing his Afro-Cuban Contemporary Jazz to Montreal’s scene, having a warm mix between contemporary Jazz and his cuban influences coming from La Rumba, Latin Jazz and the Cuban music of this days, introducing his own project “Diavinci’s Code”
Musicians
Willy Barreto on Piano
Clarence Corbeil on Drums
Arturo Zegarra on Congas
Eric Dubè on Trombone
Juan Quintero on Bass
Diavi on Trumpet
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With his show “It’s Nice To Go Trav’ling”, David Marino, finalist from Canada’s “The Voice”, will take you on a musical trip around the world with international classics from New
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With his show “It’s Nice To Go Trav’ling”, David Marino, finalist from Canada’s “The Voice”, will take you on a musical trip around the world with international classics from New York to Paris to London to Rome, and more! Marino is a crooner making headway internationally, performing regularly at prestigious venues and jazz clubs across North America.
Marino recently performed his show at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in New York with legendary pianist Billy Stritch, accompanist to the late Tony Bennett and Liza Minnelli’s long time musical director. He also just completed his West Coast US debut tour starting in San Francisco, and is excited to be working on his first album, soon to be announced. Aside from performing, Marino is a proud advocate for mental health causes, and through concerts, has helped raise $50,000 for the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal.
Musicians
David Marino: vocals
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514 931 6808sat25may7:00 pmCarlos Jiménez Quintet2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($16.50+tx)
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Jazz guitarist and composer, Carlos Jiménez is a very active musician on the Montreal jazz scene. In the past few years, he has shared the stage with some of the
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Jazz guitarist and composer, Carlos Jiménez is a very active musician on the Montreal jazz scene. In the past few years, he has shared the stage with some of the most expressive names of Canadian jazz such as Josh Rager, Jean-Nicolas Trottier, Dave Watts, Jessica Vigneault, Vanessa Rodrigues, Fraser Hollins, Joel Miller, Frank Lozano, Daniel Lessard, Kevin Dean, Andre White, Joe Sullivan, Rémi Bolduc, Brian Hurley, Eric Harding and Steve Amirault.
His versatility and ability to play various styles on both electric and classical instruments has made him a first choice guitarist for various projects.
Musicians:
Carlos Jimenez (guitar)
Alex Côté (Sax)
Pierre François (piano)
Dave Watts (bass)
Alain Bourgeois (drums)
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514 931 6808sun26may7:00 pmMichael Srey Legacy Band2 shows: 6:30pm ($15+tx) & 8:45pm ($15+tx)
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With 8 musicians on stage, this mini big band knows its standards and includes the compositions of the great names in jazz: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson,
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With 8 musicians on stage, this mini big band knows its standards and includes the compositions of the great names in jazz: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Mary Lou Williams, Quincy Jones, Oscar Peterson …
Its band leader Michaël Srey carefully selects, arranges and transcribes each piece mainly from the Swing Era but also from the Early Jazz, Blues, Be Bop or Hard Bop style.
The band enjoys a good reputation among the local dance scene thanks to its great sense of swing and the quality of its arrangements. A swing evening not to be missed.
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514 931 6808tue28may7:00 pmNajib's Quartet3 sets: 7pm ($5+tx), 8:15pm ($5+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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A fresh face in the Montreal Jazz Scene, Najib aims to coninue the tradition of vocal jazz. Joined by trusted musicians, he debuts his first show at Upstairs Jazz Club.
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A fresh face in the Montreal Jazz Scene, Najib aims to coninue the tradition of vocal jazz. Joined by trusted musicians, he debuts his first show at Upstairs Jazz Club.
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514 931 6808wed29may7:30 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Lex FrenchStarts at 7:30pm ($10+tx)
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.
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514 931 6808thu30may7:00 pmBharath Rajkumar Blues Group3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with some of the greatest blues musicians of our times, such as Junior watson, Fred Kaplan, Richard Innes, Larry Taylor, Johnny Dyer, Lazy Lester, Piano willie etc.
Youtube video: “Bharath & His Rhythm Four – Caraquet en Bleu”
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death.
More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music. The world premiere of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill opened at the Westside Theatre, New York City on September 7, 1986.
Ranee Lee is now celebrating over 40 years in Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a proud author of children’s books.
A Dora Mavor Moore Award winning actress, Ranee starred in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Canada’s first production of the musical portrayal of Billie Holiday.
Musicians:
Ranee Lee as Billie Holiday
Taurey Butler: piano
Carlos Jimenez: guitar
Dave Watts: bass
Jim Doxas: drums
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514 931 6808june, 2024
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death.
More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music. The world premiere of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill opened at the Westside Theatre, New York City on September 7, 1986.
Ranee Lee is now celebrating over 40 years in Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a proud author of children’s books.
A Dora Mavor Moore Award winning actress, Ranee starred in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Canada’s first production of the musical portrayal of Billie Holiday.
Musicians:
Ranee Lee as Billie Holiday
Taurey Butler: piano
Carlos Jimenez: guitar
Dave Watts: bass
Jim Doxas: drums
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514 931 6808sun02jun7:00 pmRobin Lalonde Trio3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Pierre François (piano), Fred Alarie (double bass) and Robin Lalonde (drums) come together to perform the classics of the jazz repertoire.
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Pierre François (piano), Fred Alarie (double bass) and Robin Lalonde (drums) come together to perform the classics of the jazz repertoire.
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514 931 6808wed05jun5:00 pmSummer Sessions with Mat Jon Trio5pm to 7pm ($5+tx)
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz with a focus on the American songbook and swing music. Don’t miss live jazz with Mat Jon Trio and special guests all summer long.
Mat Jon – Piano
Colin Zacharias – Upright bass
Ryan Bennett Drums
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514 931 6808wed05jun7:30 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with special guestStarts at 7:30pm ($10+tx)
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.
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514 931 6808thu06jun7:00 pmMich and The blues Bastards2 shows: 7pm ($12.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($12.50+tx)
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Led by actor/singer Michel Perron and his harmonica, this 5-piece band will take you on a musical journey that covers more than a hundred years of blues and rock and
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Led by actor/singer Michel Perron and his harmonica, this 5-piece band will take you on a musical journey that covers more than a hundred years of blues and rock and roll music.
A one of a kind energy and a contagious joie de vivre.
You will be conquered by the Blues Bastards!
Musicians
Michel Perron: vocals, harmonica
Jean-Marc Séguin: guitar, vocals
Maxime Rose: bass
Jo RoRo: drums
Sébastien « Slim » Dubois: piano
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death.
More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music. The world premiere of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill opened at the Westside Theatre, New York City on September 7, 1986.
Ranee Lee is now celebrating over 40 years in Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a proud author of children’s books.
A Dora Mavor Moore Award winning actress, Ranee starred in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Canada’s first production of the musical portrayal of Billie Holiday.
Musicians:
Ranee Lee as Billie Holiday
Taurey Butler: piano
Carlos Jimenez: guitar
Dave Watts: bass
Jim Doxas: drums
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given
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The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given four months before her death.
More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music. The world premiere of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill opened at the Westside Theatre, New York City on September 7, 1986.
Ranee Lee is now celebrating over 40 years in Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a proud author of children’s books.
A Dora Mavor Moore Award winning actress, Ranee starred in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Canada’s first production of the musical portrayal of Billie Holiday.
Musicians:
Ranee Lee as Billie Holiday
Taurey Butler: piano
Carlos Jimenez: guitar
Dave Watts: bass
Jim Doxas: drums
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Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians. Musicians: MAY 12th: Lucas Dubovic: sax Sam Fortin: piano Juno
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Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians.
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MAY 12th:
Lucas Dubovic: sax
Sam Fortin: piano
Juno Hamilton: bass
Zach Winter: guitar
JUNE 9th:
TBA
JULY 14th:
TBA
AUGUST 11th:
TBA
Youtube video: “Change of Heart” w/ Kevin Dean, Al McLean, Mike Rud
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514 931 6808tue11jun7:00 pmRyan Bennett Quartet3 sets: 7pm ($8+tx), 8:15pm ($8+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Currently studying at McGill’s Schulich School of Music, Ryan Bennett is a drummer who serves to create an exciting and engaging atmosphere with a straight-ahead jazz focused repertoire. Featuring is
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Currently studying at McGill’s Schulich School of Music, Ryan Bennett is a drummer who serves to create an exciting and engaging atmosphere with a straight-ahead jazz focused repertoire. Featuring is Ottawa-born Teighan Couch, a vocalist who has spent her adult career in British Columbia. She is a recent graduate of the Vancouver Island University jazz program and performs a collection of swinging singer standard repertoire as well as original works.
Band:
Teighan Couch – voice
Griffin Linklator – piano
Colin Zacharias – bass
Ryan Bennett – drums
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514 931 6808wed12jun5:00 pmSummer Sessions with Mat Jon Trio5pm to 7pm ($5+tx)
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz with a focus on the American songbook and swing music. Don’t miss live jazz with Mat Jon Trio and special guests all summer long.
Mat Jon – Piano
Colin Zacharias – Upright bass
Ryan Bennett Drums
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514 931 6808wed12jun7:30 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with special guestStarts at 7:30pm ($10+tx)
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.
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Mike De Masi is a double bassist and electric bassist active on the Montreal music scene. After graduating in 2012 from the renown Schulich School of Music at McGill University
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Mike De Masi is a double bassist and electric bassist active on the Montreal music scene. After graduating in 2012 from the renown Schulich School of Music at McGill University with a bachelors in Jazz, having studied with some of Montreal’s finest musicians including Fraser Hollins, Chet Doxas, and Jan Jarczyk, he went on to record on award-winning alto-sax player Becky Noble’s 2013 album Salish Folk Song (Effendi).
He also had the great fortune of performing at the 2013 Cairo Jazz Festival with Egyptian-Canadian musician Ali El-Farouk with special guest Nubian singer and master oud player Karam Mourad. He appears on Lulu Hughes’ 2010 rock big band album entitled Lulu Hughes and the Montreal All City Big Band (Star.Ca).
Musicians:
Claire Devlin on tenor sax
Nick Di Giovanni on guitar
Rafael Zaldivar on piano
Rich Irwin on drums
Mike de Masi on bass and compositions
Youtube video: Introducing Mike De Masi and “A Moment of Introspection”
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Born in Santiago de Cuba, young Andy Rubal Bello has had music running through his veins ever since he was a little boy. Musicians Andy Rubal: piano and vocals Yojan Vargas:
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Born in Santiago de Cuba, young Andy Rubal Bello has had music running through his veins ever since he was a little boy.
Musicians
Andy Rubal: piano and vocals
Yojan Vargas: bass
Lazaro Martinez: percussions
Youtube video: “Carola” live at Festival International Nuits d’Afrique 2023″
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Josh is a JUNO nominated (Nikky Yanofsky 2008) pianist/organist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 20-year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe, and North
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Josh is a JUNO nominated (Nikky Yanofsky 2008) pianist/organist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 20-year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe, and North America. In 2005 he was nominated for the Prix du Festival at the Montreal International Jazz festival. In 2007 he played Carnegie Hall with Nikky Yanofsky appearing also on her JUNO nominated debut DVD/CD “Ella…I swing of thee”. In 2009 he received a commission from The European Broadcasting Union to compose a jazz suite for two pianos which was recorded by CBC at its premiere and broadcast internationally. His 2018 album “Dreams and Other Stories” was nominated for Jazz Album of the Year by ADISQ. In addition to his own projects, Josh is an in-demand sideman performing with visiting national and international artists. Josh is also a dedicated educator at Concordia University where he is associate professor. Some of the names that Josh has performed and/or recorded with include: Ingrid Jensen, Walt Weiskopf, Lage Lund, Donny McCaslin, Ed Cherry, Steve Davis, Ira Coleman, Joe Morrello, Pat Labarbera, Kevin Dean, Kirk MacDonald, and Laura Anglade.
Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in numerous recordings and performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released nine albums and a DVD. As a sideman Peter has appeared in groups led by Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fathead Newman, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Diana Krall, Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb and many more. Current projects include his album, Monk, with Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart, a recently released solo record, Solo Guitar – Live at Smalls, and the highly acclaimed organ trio with organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart.
Musicians:
Peter Bernstein – guitar
Josh Rager – Piano
Alec Walkington – bass
Andre White – Drums
Youtube video: “Peter Bernstein Quartet – Live at Smalls Jazz Club – 12/28/2022”
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The River Boys are a 3-piece band from Montreal delivering a high energy tribute to toe tappers from the last fifty years and beyond with a selection of “sing along,
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The River Boys are a 3-piece band from Montreal delivering a high energy tribute to toe tappers from the last fifty years and beyond with a selection of “sing along, move to the groove, and turn that one up in the car” classics.
Come on in and join us, the water is fine!
Musicians:
Michael Calcutt: Bass, Vocals
Brian Panarinfo: Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals
Philip Dalton: Guitar, Vocals
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514 931 6808tue18jun7:00 pmWiley Wakeman Quartet3 sets: 7pm ($8+tx), 8:15pm ($8+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Wiley Wakeman is a young drummer from Connecticut who is currently studying music at McGill University. He is heavily influenced by the music of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Immanuel Wilkins,
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Wiley Wakeman is a young drummer from Connecticut who is currently studying music at McGill University. He is heavily influenced by the music of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Immanuel Wilkins, Roy Hargrove, Brian Blade, and Frank Ocean.
“I feel that music, especially when performed live, creates an atmosphere in which people of all cultures and backgrounds can come together to experience something beautiful, something that is truly beyond words.”
Musicians
Wiley Wakeman – Drums
Colin Zacharias – Bass
Julian Shively – Piano
Maude Fortier – Alto Sax
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514 931 6808wed19jun5:00 pmSummer Sessions with Mat Jon Trio5pm to 7pm ($5+tx)
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz with a focus on the American songbook and swing music. Don’t miss live jazz with Mat Jon Trio and special guests all summer long.
Mat Jon – Piano
Colin Zacharias – Upright bass
Ryan Bennett Drums
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514 931 6808wed19jun7:30 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with special guestStarts at 7:30pm ($10+tx)
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.
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514 931 6808thu20jun7:30 pmDurham County Poets3 sets: 7pm ($16.50+tx), 8:15pm ($11.50+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Durham County Poets are a “band” in the truest sense of the word! It all started in a small café in Ormstown, Quebec. The band continued to percolate and spread onto
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Durham County Poets are a “band” in the truest sense of the word!
It all started in a small café in Ormstown, Quebec. The band continued to percolate and spread onto the Canadian music scene, allowing them to tour across Canada and on into the United States. Each member writes and arranges, and brings something unique to the table. You’ll hear a variety of genres and a broad range of styles. Be it Blues, Soul, Folk, R&B or Gospel, it all weaves seamlessly together to create a truly authentic contemporary Canadiana sound.
Musicians:
Kevin Harvey, vocals
Carl Rufh, bass
Rob Couturd, drums
Rob MacDonald, guitar
Mark Leclerc, saxophone
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Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano. Guillaume as a classical pianist received many honors including winning first prize at the Canadian Music Competion in
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Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano. Guillaume as a classical pianist received many honors including winning first prize at the Canadian Music Competion in 2009 and the opportunity to be heard playing Chopin in the recent movie “Louis Cyr”.
At the age of 13, Guillaume made his first attempts in jazz as a classical pianist with introduction from bassist Éric Lagacé. Over ten years later, Guillaume meets Éric Lagacé once again together with Oliver Jones and finally decides to make a diving transition into the world of jazz. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Guillaume is now very active on Montreal’s music scene in many unique projects of his own.
Musicians
Guillaume Martineau, piano
Janna Kate, vocals
Vanessa Marcoux, violin
Patrick Simard, drums
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514 931 6808sat22jun7:00 pmCaity Gyorgy Quartet2 shows: 7pm ($17.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($17.50+tx)
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Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a 2 time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada,
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Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a 2 time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Bryn Roberts and Joe LaBarbera, to name a few.
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Alex is an up and coming working musician on the local scene. He can be found playing many styles of music across many genres all over town but always with
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Alex is an up and coming working musician on the local scene. He can be found playing many styles of music across many genres all over town but always with an improvisatory focus. He has played alongside many Montreal and international luminaries such as Kevin Dean, Sam Kirmayer, Mike Bruzzese, Frank Lozano, Levi Dover, Yur Yesli, Jihye Im, Baron Tymas, Fraser Hollins, Greg Amirault, Mathieu Soucy and Alex LeBlanc among others.
Musicians:
Alex Johnson – Drums
Jennifer Bell – Saxophone
Bill Mahar – Trumpet
Fraser Hollins – Bass
Jeff Johnston – Piano
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514 931 6808wed26jun5:00 pmSummer Sessions with Mat Jon Trio5pm to 7pm ($5+tx)
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz
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Mat Jon Trio summer sessions every Wednesday for a 5 à 7 at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Led by Matthew John Slim, aka Mat Jon, the trio specializes in improvised jazz with a focus on the American songbook and swing music. Don’t miss live jazz with Mat Jon Trio and special guests all summer long.
Mat Jon – Piano
Colin Zacharias – Upright bass
Ryan Bennett Drums
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514 931 6808wed26jun7:30 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with special guestStarts at 7:30pm ($10+tx)
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be
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One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.
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Taurey Butler is a phenomenal jazz pianist of the highest calibre. Hailing from East Orange, New Jersey, he has played in numerous cities across the world from Hong Kong to
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Taurey Butler is a phenomenal jazz pianist of the highest calibre. Hailing from East Orange, New Jersey, he has played in numerous cities across the world from Hong Kong to New York and now makes his home in Montréal. Taurey’s debut self-titled recording on the Justin Time label was released in November 2011 to resounding critical acclaim. He emerges as a fully-formed master of hard-driving swing with a deep feeling for the blues and ballads.
Rémi Bolduc is a highly accomplished and respected jazz saxophonist and educator, with over 40 years’ experience in the music industry. He serves as an associate professor in the jazz department at McGill University in Montreal, where he has remained a highly active figure on the music scene since his arrival in 1982. Bolduc has produced 11 jazz albums, featuring collaborations with esteemed musicians such as Kenny Werner, Marc Johnson, Ben Monder, and Jerry Bergonzi.
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Juno Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Dawn Tyler Watson has earned her place among the International Blues elite. She adopted Montreal as her home after earning her BFA in Jazz Studies and Theatre
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Juno Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Dawn Tyler Watson has earned her place among the International Blues elite. She adopted Montreal as her home after earning her BFA in Jazz Studies and Theatre from Concordia University.
Since then, her fiery stage presence and soul-stirring performances have garnered her national and world-wide recognition with multiple awards including Maple Blues Awards for Songwriter, Best Album, Female Vocalist of the Year, and a 2020 American Blues Music Nomination for Vocalist of the Year alongside greats like Curtis Salgado & Mavis Staples.
Her latest record “Mad Love,” was just awarded the 2020 JUNO award for Blues Album of the Year.
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Andrés Vial (pronounced Vee-al) is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, improviser and educator from Montréal. He has collaborated with Joe Chambers, Peter Bernstein, Ingrid Jensen, Malika Tirolien (Bokanté), Ivan Neville, Michael
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Andrés Vial (pronounced Vee-al) is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, improviser and educator from Montréal.
He has collaborated with Joe Chambers, Peter Bernstein, Ingrid Jensen, Malika Tirolien (Bokanté), Ivan Neville, Michael Blake, Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba, André White, Kevin Dean, Greg Cohen, Al McLean, Kalmunity, Gamelan Giri Kedaton and many others.
An esteemed drummer and educator, Billy Hart is one the foremost jazz performers of his generation, capable of balancing propulsive swing with a nuanced sense of group dynamics and improvisational flow. Following his early years backing Shirley Horn and Jimmy Smith in the 1960s, Hart emerged at the forefront of the ’70s fusion movement, playing with Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi band, as well as Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, and others. Though Hart led few of his own sessions during the first two decades of his career, albums like 1977’s Enchance and 1985’s Oshumare found him balancing experimental elements with acoustic post-bop traditions.
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Huntertones brings people together around the globe with fun, imaginative and fearless music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound features genre bending composition and unconventional covers. Every show is a social
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Huntertones brings people together around the globe with fun, imaginative and fearless music. Their high energy, horn-driven sound features genre bending composition and unconventional covers. Every show is a social experience celebrating the joy of music.
They’ve performed in over 25 countries world wide and continue to tour the US and abroad. Huntertones claims more authority than ever as they drive into their 10th year. Their upcoming release Motionation (4.12.24) is a manifestation of a band with unlimited imagination and an ever-growing desire to find new ways to express themselves.
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Dan White: Saxophones, Jon Lampley: Trumpet/Sousaphone, Chris Ott: Trombone/Beatbox, Adam DeAscentis: Bass, John Hubbell: Drums, Josh Hill: Guitar
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Recognized by Radio Canada’s Ici Musique as one of the top five female Jazz musicians to watch out for, French-American singer Laura Anglade is making a name for herself in
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Recognized by Radio Canada’s Ici Musique as one of the top five female Jazz musicians to watch out for, French-American singer Laura Anglade is making a name for herself in the Jazz world. Laura’s singing is reminiscent of many of the great traditional vocal stylists of the 20th century including Anita O’Day, Shirley Horn, and Blossom Dearie, but her voice is uniquely her own. As she digs emotionally and eloquently into a lyric, her story-telling abilities portray a soul beyond her years.
Laura leads an active international touring schedule and has performed at venues including Olympia (Paris), Royal Festival Hall (London), Town Hall (New York City), the Ace Theatre Hotel (Los Angeles), and the main stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. She opened for Gregory Porter at the Victoria Jazz Festival (summer 2022), and Melody Gardot (fall 2022), joining her across the east and west coasts of the US and Europe. She is currently based in Toronto.
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One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today, Joe is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Joe’s career includes recording over 100
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One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today, Joe is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Joe’s career includes recording over 100 CD’s as leader and side-man, jazz festivals and world tours with Pharaoh Sanders, Horace Silver, Harold Mabern, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Lou Donaldson, Benny Green, Barry Harris, Curtis Fuller to name a few. He was the drummer for the late McCoy Tyner and a member of the late Pharaoh Sanders Quartet, late Harold Mabern Trio, and is a founding member of the renowned One for All Quintet.
Sarah Hanahan is an up-and-coming jazz saxophonist in New York City. Sarah is a graduate of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School of Music where she received her Bachelors degree in 2019, as well as The Juilliard School where she received her Masters degree in 2022. She has had the privilege of studying with some of the greats of our time including Abraham Burton, Nat Reeves, Steve Davis, Billy Drummond, and Marc Cary.
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34-year-old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities
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34-year-old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her “light, expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approach” – Mike Jurkovic (All About Jazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a leader; her most recent and most celebrated release, “Shades Of Rainbow” (Cellar Music), features Jazz masters Mark Turner and her NYC rhythm section, Tyrone Allen and Jimmy Macbride.
Mike Bruzzese is active on the Montreal music scene, as a leader and a sideman. He has played alongside André White, Kevin Dean, Dave Laing, Mike Rud, Michel Lambert, Donny Kennedy, Alec Walkington, Fraser Hollins, Adrian Vedady, Christine Jensen, Joel Miller, Dave Watts, Pierre Francois, Ira Coleman, and many more.
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Benny Green possesses the history of jazz at his fingertips. Combine mastery of keyboard technique with decades of real-world experience playing with no one less than the most celebrated artists
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Benny Green possesses the history of jazz at his fingertips. Combine mastery of keyboard technique with decades of real-world experience playing with no one less than the most celebrated artists of the last half century, and it’s no wonder Green has been hailed as perhaps the most exciting hard-swinging, hard-bop pianist to ever emerge from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.
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Coleman is a product of the Memphis jazz scene producing such famed contemporaries as Charles Lloyd, Booker Little and bandmate Harold Mabern. From the early ‘60s, he was a sideman
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Coleman is a product of the Memphis jazz scene producing such famed contemporaries as Charles Lloyd, Booker Little and bandmate Harold Mabern. From the early ‘60s, he was a sideman best known for his stint with Miles Davis’ quintet with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. He’s recorded with Hancock (on Maiden Voyage), Lee Morgan, Chet Baker, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach, among others.
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George Coleman: sax
Jean-Michel Pilc: piano
Ira Coleman: bass
Darrell Green: drums
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Coleman is a product of the Memphis jazz scene producing such famed contemporaries as Charles Lloyd, Booker Little and bandmate Harold Mabern. From the early ‘60s, he was a sideman
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Coleman is a product of the Memphis jazz scene producing such famed contemporaries as Charles Lloyd, Booker Little and bandmate Harold Mabern. From the early ‘60s, he was a sideman best known for his stint with Miles Davis’ quintet with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. He’s recorded with Hancock (on Maiden Voyage), Lee Morgan, Chet Baker, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach, among others.
Musicians:
George Coleman: sax
Jean-Michel Pilc: piano
Ira Coleman: bass
Darrell Green: drums
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514 931 6808sun07jul7:00 pmPulsart Trio3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Music lovers with varied tastes and fervent followers of improvisations, Pulsart Trio draws on the astonishing richness of its members’ compositions to offer complex and rich jazz. Moving from Bebop,
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Music lovers with varied tastes and fervent followers of improvisations, Pulsart Trio draws on the astonishing richness of its members’ compositions to offer complex and rich jazz. Moving from Bebop, to funk and classical music, the group draws inspiration from, among others, Jimmy Smith, Thelonious Monk, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Schoenberg and Bach. Chaos, timelessness, nature and the universe are themes that fuel the creative universe of the Trio.
In addition to having seen the album Élévation in the top 50 of Ici Musique albums 2019 as well as 2 nominations as jazz album of the year at GAMIQ, the trio’s 3 albums are regularly played on various radio stations, including Ici Musique and CKRL (Anglo number 1 for several weeks).
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Vibraphone, Jérémie Carrier
Organ, Olivier Madore-Millette
Drums, Simon Beauséjour Boudreault
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514 931 6808thu11jul7:00 pmBharath Rajkumar Blues Group3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with some of the greatest blues musicians of our times, such as Junior watson, Fred Kaplan, Richard Innes, Larry Taylor, Johnny Dyer, Lazy Lester, Piano willie etc.
Youtube video: “Bharath & His Rhythm Four – Caraquet en Bleu”
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514 931 6808fri12jul7:00 pmSamuel Blais Sextet2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($16.50+tx)
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Heralded as the Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz for 2011-12, as well as a recipient of two Opus Awards for Best Jazz Album in 2011 (New Angle) and 2018 (Equilibrium), Samuel Blais
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Heralded as the Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz for 2011-12, as well as a recipient of two Opus Awards for Best Jazz Album in 2011 (New Angle) and 2018 (Equilibrium), Samuel Blais has become a pillar of the jazz scene in Montreal. Composer, multi-instrumentalist and saxophone professor at Joliette CEGEP since 2013, he has had the opportunity to perform all around the world.
Musicians:
Samuel Blais – alto/bary sax
Jean-Nicolas Trottier – trombone
Yannick Rieu – tenor sax
Jérôme Beaulieu – piano
Rémi-Jean Leblanc – contrebasse
Robbie Kuster – drums
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The celebrated Cuban-Canadian Piano Master Hilario Duran, in a Trio formation, one of his most expressive musical expressions, will honour the music of Oscar Peterson, one of the greatest jazz
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The celebrated Cuban-Canadian Piano Master Hilario Duran, in a Trio formation, one of his most expressive musical expressions, will honour the music of Oscar Peterson, one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time and one of Canada’s most honoured musicians.
Musicians:
Hilario Durán: piano
Roberto Occhipinti: bass
Mark Kelso: drums
Youtube video: “Live to Air: Oscar Peterson Day with the Hilario Durán Trio”
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Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians. Musicians: MAY 12th: Lucas Dubovic: sax Sam Fortin: piano Juno
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Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians.
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MAY 12th:
Lucas Dubovic: sax
Sam Fortin: piano
Juno Hamilton: bass
Zach Winter: guitar
JUNE 9th:
TBA
JULY 14th:
TBA
AUGUST 11th:
TBA
Youtube video: “Change of Heart” w/ Kevin Dean, Al McLean, Mike Rud
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514 931 6808tue16jul7:00 pmMat Jon Quartet3 sets: 7pm ($5+tx), 8:15pm ($5+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Matthew John Slim, known as Mat Jon, is a jazz pianist and composer in Montreal, Quebec. Specializing in improvisational music, he draws inspiration from swing music and jazz composers. Mentored
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Matthew John Slim, known as Mat Jon, is a jazz pianist and composer in Montreal, Quebec. Specializing in improvisational music, he draws inspiration from swing music and jazz composers. Mentored by pianist Josh Rager and Min Rager, Mat Jon has performed extensively in Montreal. Currently completing his undergraduate studies at Concordia University, he continues to establish himself on the local jazz scene. Influenced by legends like Mulgrew Miller, Kenny Kirkland, Bud Powell and Ray Brown.
Mat Jon – Piano
Sam Bags -Tenor Saxophone
Riley Dibble- Drums
Bass
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514 931 6808sat20jul7:00 pmVirginia MacDonald/Todd Marcus Quintet2 shows: 7pm ($17.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($17.50+tx)
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Juno Award-nominated clarinetist Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a rising star of her generation. Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia has been described as a “powerful
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Juno Award-nominated clarinetist Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a rising star of her generation. Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia has been described as a “powerful new voice in the Canadian scene” by Juno Award-winning bassist Mike Downes. As a highly in-demand bandleader, sidewoman, and composer, Virginia keeps a regular performance schedule across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Bass clarinetist, composer, and bandleader Todd Marcus is one of the few jazz artists worldwide to focus their work primarily on the bass clarinet. Though use of bass clarinet in jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde and free-jazz styles, Marcus’ straight-ahead playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz.
Musicians:
Virginia MacDonald – clarinet
Todd Marcus – bass clarinet
Bruce Barth – piano
Blake Meister – bass
Eric Kennedy – drums
Youtube video: “Todd Marcus Quintet: Last Call at Dimitri’s”
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The Florence Beauquier-Léger Quartet results from a dynamic collision between four unique creative minds. Passionate about the sensitivity and electricity that comes with improvised music, Florence Beauquier-Léger brought together three
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The Florence Beauquier-Léger Quartet results from a dynamic collision between four unique creative minds.
Passionate about the sensitivity and electricity that comes with improvised music, Florence Beauquier-Léger brought together three of her musical comrades to bring the spark to life: pianist Emmanuelle Sloutsker, bassist Mason Jeffery-Off, and drummer Riley Dibble. The four of them write and arrange for the ensemble with very distinct voices that make for a diverse and exciting show.
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514 931 6808thu25jul7:00 pmFuel Junkie Blues Band2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Since its formation in 2014, Fuel Junkie has revealed itself as one of the most promising upcoming artists on the Montréal blues scene. Passionate about the blues at a very
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Since its formation in 2014, Fuel Junkie has revealed itself as one of the most promising upcoming artists on the Montréal blues scene. Passionate about the blues at a very young age, Mark LeClerc founded the group with close friends met during his music studies. Singer and composer of the band, he came up with the idea of a saxophone section brought to the spotlight by modern arrangements.
Grounded in the blues, Fuel Junkie is also strongly influenced by funk and soul music. The combination of a classic trio with three saxophones gives the band its unique identity that stands out on the blues scene. Creative interaction between the band members during solo sections make way for unexpected and standout moments at every concert. The group is known by its fans for the constant flow of energy and authenticity during every performance.
Musicians:
Mark LeClerc: Lead Vocal/Tenor sax
Philippe Brochu: Tenor sax
Patrice Luneau: Baritone sax
Antoine Loiselle: Guitar
Jean-François Charest: Bass
Philippe Fleury: Drums
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Marianne Trudel is a multi-talented pianist, composer, improvisor, and arranger. At once energetic and passionate, her music cross-cuts a wide swath of musical interests. As a performer, she pursues an active
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Marianne Trudel is a multi-talented pianist, composer, improvisor, and arranger. At once energetic and passionate, her music cross-cuts a wide swath of musical interests.
As a performer, she pursues an active career in a variety of settings ranging from solo performance to duo, Trifolia, Marianne Trudel 4 + Ingrid Jensen, septet, and large ensembles. She has played in Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Itlaly, Hungary, Lithuania, and China. She has published 6 recordings as a leader, all having garnered rave reviews.
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Marianne Trudel: piano
Etienne Lafrance: bass
Sasha Daoud: drums
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514 931 6808sat27jul7:00 pmDawn Tyler Watson Quartet2 shows: 7pm ($17.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($17.50+tx)
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Juno Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Dawn Tyler Watson has earned her place among the International Blues elite. She adopted Montreal as her home after earning her BFA in Jazz Studies and Theatre
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Juno Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Dawn Tyler Watson has earned her place among the International Blues elite. She adopted Montreal as her home after earning her BFA in Jazz Studies and Theatre from Concordia University.
Since then, her fiery stage presence and soul-stirring performances have garnered her national and world-wide recognition with multiple awards including Maple Blues Awards for Songwriter, Best Album, Female Vocalist of the Year, and a 2020 American Blues Music Nomination for Vocalist of the Year alongside greats like Curtis Salgado & Mavis Staples.
Her latest record “Mad Love,” was just awarded the 2020 JUNO award for Blues Album of the Year.
Musicians:
Dawn Tyler Watson: vocals
John Sadowy: piano
Clinton Ryder: bass
Al Bourgeois: drums
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514 931 6808sun28jul7:00 pmTia Brazda2 shows: 6:30pm ($12.50+tx) & 8:45pm ($12.50+tx)
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One of Canada’s most recognizable voices in jazz, Tia Brazda’s jazz-pop gems and speakeasy style have made a sparkling impression from Montreux to Montreal, paying homage to the golden era
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One of Canada’s most recognizable voices in jazz, Tia Brazda’s jazz-pop gems and speakeasy style have made a sparkling impression from Montreux to Montreal, paying homage to the golden era while remaining daringly modern.
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Vocals – Tia Brazda
Piano – Kate Wyatt
Basse – Adrian Vedady
Batterie – Louis-Vincent Hamel
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sat03aug7:00 pmBenny Sharoni Quartet2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($16.50+tx)
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Tenor saxophonist Benny Sharoni is a bandleader, composer and arranger and is a mainstay on the U.S. and International jazz scenes where he has played with many of today’s jazz
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Tenor saxophonist Benny Sharoni is a bandleader, composer and arranger and is a mainstay on the U.S. and International jazz scenes where he has played with many of today’s jazz greats, including David Hazeltine, Jim Rotondi and George Garzone. Sharoni fuses together classic bop influences of Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and Steve Grossman, and flavors his music with Latin rhythms and an energetic drive.
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514 931 6808sun04aug7:00 pmSolarium3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Solarium consists of Louis Plouffe on saxophones (23 years old), Karl-André Rozankovic on piano/keyboard (24 years old), Vincent Dessureault on bass (27 years old), and Léo Minville on drums and
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Solarium consists of Louis Plouffe on saxophones (23 years old), Karl-André Rozankovic on piano/keyboard (24 years old), Vincent Dessureault on bass (27 years old), and Léo Minville on drums and guitar (23 years old).
After meeting at university and Cegep, the quartet shares not only their love of jazz with the audience, but also everything that inspires them; from Quebecois folk music to film music, to tarot cards and vaporwave. After a more traditional eponymous debut album, the group ventures into larger composition and arrangement projects with the double album Aube/Nocturne, offering 18 pieces paying tribute to Quebec culture and jazz history.
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514 931 6808tue06aug7:00 pmYuanlong Jiang Quintet3 sets: 7pm ($5+tx), 8:15pm ($5+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Yuanlong Jiang is a saxophonist and clarinetist from Shanghai and based in Montreal. He formed the band with friends during his studies at McGill, believing that music can transcend cultural
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Yuanlong Jiang is a saxophonist and clarinetist from Shanghai and based in Montreal. He formed the band with friends during his studies at McGill, believing that music can transcend cultural and linguistic differences, expressing and sharing various emotions and even imagery.
Julian Shively on Piano
Daniel Marmer on Guitar
Sam Ripat on Bass
Wiley Bartels on Drums
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514 931 6808thu08aug7:00 pmBharath Rajkumar Blues Group3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with some of the greatest blues musicians of our times, such as Junior watson, Fred Kaplan, Richard Innes, Larry Taylor, Johnny Dyer, Lazy Lester, Piano willie etc.
Youtube video: “Bharath & His Rhythm Four – Caraquet en Bleu”
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514 931 6808sat10aug7:00 pmColin Hunter Quintet2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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By day, Colin Hunter is the Founding President of the Sunwing Travel Group. By night, Colin pursues his passion for music. A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, he
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By day, Colin Hunter is the Founding President of the Sunwing Travel Group. By night, Colin pursues his passion for music. A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, he has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson, not to mention his upbeat performances at the Salle Astral, House of Jazz, Upstairs Jazz Bar and Capitole de Québec. This entrepreneur–crooner is proving that following your passion can indeed take you anywhere!
Musicians:
Colin Hunter : vocal
Joe Sealy : piano
Bass
Drums
Sax
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Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians. Musicians: MAY 12th: Lucas Dubovic: sax Sam Fortin: piano Juno
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Kevin brings to the stage an ensemble of talented young people who will be the next generation of Canada’s finest jazz musicians.
Musicians:
MAY 12th:
Lucas Dubovic: sax
Sam Fortin: piano
Juno Hamilton: bass
Zach Winter: guitar
JUNE 9th:
TBA
JULY 14th:
TBA
AUGUST 11th:
TBA
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514 931 6808sat17aug7:00 pmMichelle Sweeney2 shows: 7pm ($17.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($17.50+tx)
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Michelle Sweeney has performed around the world and has worked beside some of the world’s greatest entertainers, including Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, and Oliver Jones. For the past years,
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Michelle Sweeney has performed around the world and has worked beside some of the world’s greatest entertainers, including Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, and Oliver Jones. For the past years, her main stage has been Montreal’s House of Jazz.
Michelle’s success is waking up and doing what she was born to do: share her voice and bring joy to everyone.
Musicians:
Michelle Sweeney – Vocals
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Bass:
Drums:
Sax:
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514 931 6808sun18aug7:00 pmSophie Lane & Friends3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Experience the captivating blend of folk, jazz, and musical theatre as Sophie Lane and Friends debut at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Raised in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Sophie’s hometown, nestled alongside the
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Experience the captivating blend of folk, jazz, and musical theatre as Sophie Lane and Friends debut at Upstairs Jazz Bar. Raised in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Sophie’s hometown, nestled alongside the Appalachian Trail, infused her music with a deep-rooted folky authenticity that complements her jazz capabilities. As a sound designer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Sophie’s performances are a testament to her diverse influences.
With a love for musical theatre paralleling her folk roots, Sophie’s compositions weave emotive storytelling with soaring melodies, showcased in her acclaimed 2021 EP, “Medicine.” Sophie has studied alongside Canadian Jazz Icons such as Camille Thurman, Ranee Lee, and Darrell Green. Her work has graced stages both large and small across North America, including appearances at the Fringe Festival Montreal and opening for artists like Clare Siobhan and Shannon Tehya.
Don’t miss Sophie Lane and her quintet of jazz musicians as they bring their unique blend of talent and passion to the stage, promising an unforgettable night of music and storytelling.
Band:
Sophie Lane (voice)
Esteban Montana Martinez (guitar)
Ben Shaw (drums)
Arian Aghajan (bass)
Adelina Steinmetz (flute)
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A collaboration of some of the best artists on both the Toronto and Montreal scenes. The repertoire features compositions by all 4 band members. Musicians: Tevet Sela – Sax
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A collaboration of some of the best artists on both the Toronto and Montreal scenes. The repertoire features compositions by all 4 band members.
Musicians:
Tevet Sela – Sax
Mike Downes – Bass
Mark Kelso – Drums
John Roney – Piano
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514 931 6808thu29aug7:00 pmFuel Junkie Blues Band2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Since its formation in 2014, Fuel Junkie has revealed itself as one of the most promising upcoming artists on the Montréal blues scene. Passionate about the blues at a very
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Since its formation in 2014, Fuel Junkie has revealed itself as one of the most promising upcoming artists on the Montréal blues scene. Passionate about the blues at a very young age, Mark LeClerc founded the group with close friends met during his music studies. Singer and composer of the band, he came up with the idea of a saxophone section brought to the spotlight by modern arrangements.
Grounded in the blues, Fuel Junkie is also strongly influenced by funk and soul music. The combination of a classic trio with three saxophones gives the band its unique identity that stands out on the blues scene. Creative interaction between the band members during solo sections make way for unexpected and standout moments at every concert. The group is known by its fans for the constant flow of energy and authenticity during every performance.
Musicians:
Mark LeClerc: Lead Vocal/Tenor sax
Philippe Brochu: Tenor sax
Patrice Luneau: Baritone sax
Antoine Loiselle: Guitar
Jean-François Charest: Bass
Philippe Fleury: Drums
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514 931 6808september, 2024
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Marie-Jeanne Paquet is a creative and eclectic artist who follows in the footsteps of the great vocal jazz tradition. Pulling inspiration from legends such as Abbey Lincoln, Carmen McRae and
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Marie-Jeanne Paquet is a creative and eclectic artist who follows in the footsteps of the great vocal jazz tradition. Pulling inspiration from legends such as Abbey Lincoln, Carmen McRae and Betty Carter, her concept incorporates elements from not only their vocal prowess, but also from their stories. Marie-Jeanne’s most recent show highlights the artistic legacy of Betty Carter by putting together her concept with multiple original compositions as well as iconic arrangements of Carter’s eventful career.
Accompanied by her piano trio, she will take you on a journey to Betty Carter’s world, all the while introducing you to her joyful, witty personality.
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514 931 6808thu05sep7:00 pmBharath Rajkumar Blues Group3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with
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Hailing from the lower west side of Montreal, Bharath Rajkumar delivers old school blues in an old school way, and never fails to entertain… Having shared stage and studio with some of the greatest blues musicians of our times, such as Junior watson, Fred Kaplan, Richard Innes, Larry Taylor, Johnny Dyer, Lazy Lester, Piano willie etc.
Youtube video: “Bharath & His Rhythm Four – Caraquet en Bleu”
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514 931 6808fri06sep7:00 pmHalie Loren2 shows: 7pm ($25+tx) & 9:30pm ($25+tx)
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Halie Loren is an international, award-winning jazz singer/songwriter. Raised in Alaska, this Oregon-based artist brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling her innate understanding of connectedness
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Halie Loren is an international, award-winning jazz singer/songwriter. Raised in Alaska, this Oregon-based artist brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling her innate understanding of connectedness across musical boundaries to forge bonds with diverse audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Musicians
Halie Loren: vocals
Taurey Butler: piano
Morgan Moore: bass
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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of one of the great masters of Brazilian music Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jean-Pierre Zanella and his quartet will reread his repertoire. Musicians: Jean-Pierre
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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of one of the great masters of Brazilian music Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jean-Pierre Zanella and his quartet will reread his repertoire.
Musicians:
Jean-Pierre Zanella, sax
Pierre François, piano
Rémi Jean Leblanc, double bass
Mark Nelson, drums
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Ella’s singing career began at the ripe age of 9, and got a taste of stardom after she made her first international television appearance at the age of 9 years
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Ella’s singing career began at the ripe age of 9, and got a taste of stardom after she made her first international television appearance at the age of 9 years old. Growing up Ella listened to The Great American Songbook including classic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. At the same time, she gravitated towards Pop listening to artists such as Ariana Grande, Sade, Jazmine Sullivan and Sabrina Claudio. This blend of velvet smooth Jazz and colorful infectious pop has culminated into Ella’s unique sound. Throughout her two year hiatus, Ella is back with her new single Linen. Her debut EP, Heart Eyes, which is set to release later this year.
Wiley Wakeman is a young drummer from Connecticut who is currently studying music at McGill University. He is heavily influenced by the music of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Immanuel Wilkins, Roy Hargrove, Brian Blade, and Frank Ocean.
“I feel that music, especially when performed live, creates an atmosphere in which people of all cultures and backgrounds can come together to experience something beautiful, something that is truly beyond words.”
Musicians
Wiley Wakeman – drums
Felix Hartely – bass
Julian Shively – piano
Maude Fortier – alto sax
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514 931 6808thu26sep7:00 pmFuel Junkie Blues Band2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Since its formation in 2014, Fuel Junkie has revealed itself as one of the most promising upcoming artists on the Montréal blues scene. Passionate about the blues at a very
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Since its formation in 2014, Fuel Junkie has revealed itself as one of the most promising upcoming artists on the Montréal blues scene. Passionate about the blues at a very young age, Mark LeClerc founded the group with close friends met during his music studies. Singer and composer of the band, he came up with the idea of a saxophone section brought to the spotlight by modern arrangements.
Grounded in the blues, Fuel Junkie is also strongly influenced by funk and soul music. The combination of a classic trio with three saxophones gives the band its unique identity that stands out on the blues scene. Creative interaction between the band members during solo sections make way for unexpected and standout moments at every concert. The group is known by its fans for the constant flow of energy and authenticity during every performance.
Musicians:
Mark LeClerc: Lead Vocal/Tenor sax
Philippe Brochu: Tenor sax
Patrice Luneau: Baritone sax
Antoine Loiselle: Guitar
Jean-François Charest: Bass
Philippe Fleury: Drums
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514 931 6808fri27sep7:00 pmRon Di Lauro Sextet: Kind of Blue2 shows: 7pm ($22.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($22.50+tx)
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Working at the heart of the national jazz scene for over 30 years, Montreal trumpeter Ron Di Lauro has made his name for both his versatility and technical mastery. Musicians Ron
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Working at the heart of the national jazz scene for over 30 years, Montreal trumpeter Ron Di Lauro has made his name for both his versatility and technical mastery.
Musicians
Ron Di Lauro – trumpet
Jean-Pierre Zanella – alto sax
André Leroux- tenor sax
Taurey Butler- piano
Ira Coleman- bass
Martin Auguste- drums
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514 931 6808sun29sep7:00 pmTrüko Trio - flamenco jazz3 sets: 7pm ($12.50+tx), 8:15pm ($10+tx) & 9:30pm (free)
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Trüko is a musical journey proposed by Michaël Cotnoir, guitarist with multiple styles including gypsy jazz, Mathieu Langlois from the world of jazz/flamenco and Hanser Santos Gomez who contributes enormously
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Trüko is a musical journey proposed by Michaël Cotnoir, guitarist with multiple styles including gypsy jazz, Mathieu Langlois from the world of jazz/flamenco and Hanser Santos Gomez who contributes enormously to the mixed music scene thanks to his enthusiasm, his know-how doing and his musicality on his numerous percussions.
From the union of their acoustic universe mixed with a lyrical sensitivity and strong energy, emerges a rich, new and captivating music.