Arden Arapyan (winner of the Grand Prix Jazz at the Montreal Jazz Festival) and his trio welcome Manet-Miriam (The Voice, Starmania) as the first special guest in his “A Tribute to Song” series. Join us for an evening of jazz music with diverse influences from around the world, from the Caribbean to Armenia, sometimes instrumental, and sometimes expressed through the most expressive art form of all: song.

Manet-Miriam – vocals
Arden Arapyan – piano
Juan Pablo Carmona – double bass
Martin Auguste – drums

Youtube video: “Sevane”

Youtube video: “Starmania – compilation”

Alto saxophonist Tevet Sela brings a wealth and breadth of influences to his playing that few musicians possess. The adept and dexterous post bopper’s music is often drenched in blues, klezmer and Middle-Eastern inflections. His music is full of wisdom, emotion and storytelling.

Musicians:
Tevet Sela – Saxophone
Pierre Francois – Piano
Frederic Alarie – Bass
Louis-Vincent Hamel – Drums

Video: “Omaya”

Samuel Lechasseur and his quartet present original compositions from his debut album, First Hunt, as well as new pieces and works by his favorite composers, all in a modern post-bop aesthetic.

Musicians:
Samuel Lechasseur – Guitar
Gentiane MG – Piano
Mike De Masi – Double Bass
Guillaume Pilote – Drums

Video: Take the Coltrane