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.

Video: “Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas”

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

Video: “Can’t quit you baby”

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
bass
drums

Youtube video: “It Don’t Mean A Thing”

Swedish trumpeter Anders Bergcrantz is widely regarded as one of the major voices of his instrument. An internationally acclaimed performer and recording artist, he has worked with an extraordinary range of musicians, including Victor Lewis, Billy Hart, Richie Beirach, Lenny White, Ed Thigpen, Tootie Heath, McCoy Tyner, Mike Brecker, and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.

Bergcrantz is also an award-winning artist who has topped international jazz polls, including being named #1 Best Trumpeter in 2020 for Elevate and #1 Best Trumpeter in 2017 for Soulfully Yours by Jazz Station/Jazz, Bossa and Beyond.

Known for his stunning physical power, broad emotional range, and deeply soulful sound, Bergcrantz carries forward the tradition of great trumpet voices such as Woody Shaw, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Miles Davis while bringing a highly distinctive voice of his own.

Performing around the world as both a guest soloist and bandleader, Bergcrantz now brings his remarkable artistry to Montreal for two special performances with the Anders Bergcrantz Quintet.

He will be joined by the stellar faculty of the St. Francis Xavier University Music Program: saxophonist Kenji Omae, pianist Jeff Johnston, bassist Paul Rushka, and drummer Anthony Michelli.

Anders Bergcrantz — trumpet
Kenji Omae — tenor saxophone
Jeff Johnston — piano
Paul Rushka — bass
Anthony Michelli — drums

Youtube video: Fasching 2018