Current Month
october, 2021
thu21oct7:30 pmFUEL JUNKIE BLUES BAND2 shows: 7:30pm ($12.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($12.50+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
fri22oct7:00 pmDawn Tyler Watson Quartet2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+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
Morgan Moore: bass
Rich Irwin: drums
sat23oct7:00 pmJames Gelfand Trio2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Classically trained from the age of 4, as both a Jazz and Classical pianist as well as a composer, Juno award winner, James Gelfand has received critical acclaim in
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Classically trained from the age of 4, as both a Jazz and Classical pianist as well as a composer, Juno award winner, James Gelfand has received critical acclaim in both the jazz world and the film industry.
James Gelfand: piano
Remi-Jean Leblanc: bass
Jim Doxas: drums
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Andy Rubal Cuban Quartet – Tribute to Buena Vista Social Club Born in Santiago de Cuba, young Andy Rubal Bello has had music running through his veins ever since he was
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Andy Rubal Cuban Quartet – Tribute to Buena Vista Social Club
Born in Santiago de Cuba, young Andy Rubal Bello has had music running through his veins ever since he was a little boy.
Andy Rubal: piano and vocals
Giovanni Ortega: Sax
Kiko Osario: Bass
Luis Izquierdo: Congas
sat30oct7:00 pmRanee Lee2 shows: 7pm ($25+tx) & 9:30pm ($25+tx)
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Ranee Lee is now celebrating thirty-five years in Montreal, Canada, where she enjoys a successful, multi faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a
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Ranee Lee is now celebrating thirty-five years in Montreal, Canada, 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. Ranee has recorded twelve albums, a proud discography of acclaimed recordings that feature some of the finest jazz musicians of our time among its sidemen.
In November 2007, Ranee recorded her tenth album. Recorded live over two nights at The Upstairs, Lives Upstairs offers up 10 tracks penned by the likes of Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, James Taylor and Ranee herself (The Storm) that showcase her expressive, old-school, Sarah Vaughan-style vocals and growth as an artist. Lives Upstairs won the coveted Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album Of The Year 2010.
Ms. Lee is also an excellent and respected teacher. As an educator, Ranee has been part of the University of Laval for eight years, and McGill for over twenty years.
Throughout her career, Ranee has performed with many jazz notables, including Clark Terry, Terry Clarke, Bill Mayes, Herbie Ellis, Red Mitchell, Milt Hinton, Oliver Jones, John Bunch and George Arvanitas.
Current Month
november, 2021
thu04nov7:30 pmTAUREY BUTLER TRIO2 shows: 7:30pm ($12.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($10+tx)
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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
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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.
It’s easy to get lost in the fire and funk, the sweetness and swing, of Taurey Butler. But you can also follow the light that his music emanates.
Musicians:
Taurey Butler (piano)
Morgan Moore (bass)
Wali Muhammad (drums)
fri05nov7:00 pmMasson Stomp2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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A musical journey to New Orleans from the 20s to the 40s is what Masson Stomp is all about: Traditional Jazz and Swing. Masson Stomp will make you rediscover many
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A musical journey to New Orleans from the 20s to the 40s is what Masson Stomp is all about: Traditional Jazz and Swing. Masson Stomp will make you rediscover many great world-renowned tunes interpreted by its musicians in their original, modern and unique way.
For their first album, the band’s artistic vision was to be close to the jazz tradition but also contributing to the repertoire by adding original compositions.
Musicians
Jean-Sébastien Leblanc: Clarinet et vocal
Jeffrey Moseley: Guitar
Mathieu Roberge: Double bass
Samuel Voyer: Piano
Frédéric Lapointe: Drums
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Pianist John Roney is one of the most active and visible artists on the Canadian music scene. His versatility as a jazz pianist, classical pianist and composer is unrivalled, demonstrating
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Pianist John Roney is one of the most active and visible artists on the Canadian music scene. His versatility as a jazz pianist, classical pianist and composer is unrivalled, demonstrating a mastery of an astonishingly vast range of artistic abilities and sensibilities. Since settling in Montreal, he has captured the attention of the local jazz scene, and performs frequently with local and international artists.
Musicians:
John Roney (piano)
Fred Alarie (bass)
Vincent Ravary (drums)
thu11nov7:30 pmLongtoe2 shows: 7:30pm ($12.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($12.50+tx)
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It is in 2019 that guitar player and composer Nicolas Lanctôt put together the sextet Longtoe. The group’s repertoire, made up entirely of original music, blends hard bop jazz from
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It is in 2019 that guitar player and composer Nicolas Lanctôt put together the sextet Longtoe. The group’s repertoire, made up entirely of original music, blends hard bop jazz from the 50s and 60s with various musical genres such as reggae and west african music.
The Montreal formation will please many music lovers with its jazzy melodies and groovy rhythms.
Musicians:
Nicolas Lanctôt – guitar
Vincent Dessureault – bass
William Javier Machado – drums
Hichem Khalfa – trumpet
Patrice Luneau – alto sax
Philippe Brochu-Pelletier – tenor sax
Youtube video: “My Little Bird”
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Djavan mixes traditional South American rhythms with pop music from America, Europe and Africa. With guitar, piano, percussion and bass as instrumentation, the four musicians will play colorful instrumental versions
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Djavan mixes traditional South American rhythms with pop music from America, Europe and Africa. With guitar, piano, percussion and bass as instrumentation, the four musicians will play colorful instrumental versions of Djavan’s most famous albums. Great evening ahead!
Musicians
Carlos Jimenez – guitar
Marianne Trudel – piano
Aquiles Melo – percussion
Rémi-Jean LeBlanc – bass
Youtube video: “Flamme aux yeux, RJ LeBlanc avec Sam Joly, Nic Ferron et Jérôme Beaulieu”
sat13nov7:00 pmJim Doxas Quartet featuring Al McLean2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Jim Doxas has been heavily influenced by rock, jazz, Motown and World Music. His work can be heard on over 150 albums and soundtracks, and he is a popular featured
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Jim Doxas has been heavily influenced by rock, jazz, Motown and World Music. His work can be heard on over 150 albums and soundtracks, and he is a popular featured artist at jazz festivals worldwide.
Jim has been recognized by way of receiving Felix and Juno Awards, as well as nominations for Academy and Grammy Awards.
fri19nov7:00 pmDawn Tyler Watson Quartet2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+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
Morgan Moore: bass
Rich Irwin: drums
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2019 Stingray Rising Star Award recipient and 2020 International Clarinetist Corona Competition first prize winner Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a respected and sought after musician in the Canadian
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2019 Stingray Rising Star Award recipient and 2020 International Clarinetist Corona Competition first prize winner Virginia MacDonald has established herself as a respected and sought after musician in the Canadian jazz scene. Virginia has worked extensively as a leader and side woman at several venues across Toronto including Koerner Hall, The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, The Jazz Bistro, and The Rex Hotel.
She has performed in Canadian and International jazz festivals including The Cambridge Jazz Festival, the Jaipur Jazz & Blues Festival, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, the TD Markham Jazz Festival and the Cape Breton Jazz Festival.
Virginia has had the opportunity to work internationally in the United States, India, and Europe. Recently, Virginia appeared on Juno Award-winning saxophonist Kirk MacDonald’s album “Generations” alongside the great Harold Mabern. 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.
In addition to her busy performance schedule, Virginia is an in-demand educator and has given masterclasses at McGill University, the Global Music Institute, and the True School of Music. Virginia is a faculty member at the Bob Mover Academy of Music.
Musicians
Virginia MacDonald – clarinet
Sam Kirmayer – guitar
Ira Coleman – bass
Valérie Lacombe – drums
thu25nov7:30 pmBen Racine Blues Band2 shows: 7:30pm ($12.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($12.50+tx)
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Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Inspired by artists such as Junior Walker, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Clarence
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Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Inspired by artists such as Junior Walker, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Clarence Carter, he will take you back to the days when vocals were the center point of music.
His critically acclaimed debut album “One Of A Kind” was nominated this year for a “Maple Blues Award”
He is also a lot more than just a voice. His guitar playing covers a wide range of styles – pleasing blues and funk fans alike.
From the moment he hits the stage, his contagious energy and charisma combine for a sound that is truly original. You’ll be tapping your feet within the first few notes.
Musicians:
Ben Racine: Vocals/Guitar
Nicky Estor: Drums
François Dubé: Bass
Kaven Jalbert: Tenor Sax
Mathieu Mousseau: Baryton Sax
fri26nov7:00 pmBogdan Gumenyuk Quartet2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Bogdan Gumenyuk: musician, producer, composer, educator, and founder of music label,“LabelWhoAble”. Bogdan has won several international competitions and shared the stage with noted artists from Europe and North America
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Bogdan Gumenyuk: musician, producer, composer, educator, and founder of music label,“LabelWhoAble”.
Bogdan has won several international competitions and shared the stage with noted artists from Europe and North America — including Curtis Fuller, Benito Gonzalez, Café, Pierre Boussaguet, Sam Harris, Xavier Davis, Kevin Mahogany, Ameen Saleem, Filo Machado and many others. Bogdan also won a Fulbright scholarship in 2011, which brought him to Philadelphia, U.S.A. where he received his Master’s Degree in Jazz Music Performance, in 2013.
Bogdan has performed and taught internationally in Germany, Poland, Latvia,Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Canada and the United States.
Musicians
Bogdan Gumenyuk – tenor sax
Josh Rager – piano
Levi Dover – bass
Jim Doxas – drums
sat27nov5:00 amTrio Derome Guilbeault Tanguay2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+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.
Current Month
december, 2021
sat04dec7:00 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
Levi Dover: Bass
Dave Laing: Drums
Al McLean: Sax
sat11dec6:00 pmThéo Abellard trio2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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Théo Abellard is one of the most remarkable jazz musicians of the new generation. An outstanding pianist and exceptional composer, his talent and passion are matched only by his desire
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Théo Abellard is one of the most remarkable jazz musicians of the new generation. An outstanding pianist and exceptional composer, his talent and passion are matched only by his desire to always progress. Born in Montreal, he proudly counts Oscar Peterson and Paul Bley among his influences.
fri17dec7:00 pmTAUREY BUTLER TRIO2 shows: 7pm ($15+tx) & 9:30pm ($15+tx)
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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
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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.
It’s easy to get lost in the fire and funk, the sweetness and swing, of Taurey Butler. But you can also follow the light that his music emanates.
Musicians:
Taurey Butler (piano)
Morgan Moore (bass)
Wali Muhammad (drums)
sat18dec7:00 pmMaracujá2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($16.50+tx)
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Maracujá, the passion fruit, fell from its tree for the first time on the stage of the Montreal Casino in 2003. Since then, the group has become the incontestable standard
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Maracujá, the passion fruit, fell from its tree for the first time on the stage of the Montreal Casino in 2003. Since then, the group has become the incontestable standard bearer for Brazilian music in Montreal, with fans of their unique and energetic style that go well beyond the city’s Brazilian community.
At its core, their modern sound is born out of the tangible synergy between four musicians of various rich cultural heritage: singer Elie Haroun, bassist André Faleiros, drummer Sacha Daoud, and keyboardist John Sadowy.
In April 2016, Maracujá launched its first album, full to the brim with its recognizable melodic style. Their musical identity is unmistakeable, and their verve irresistible. The fruit is ripe, and the table is set. It’s Maracujá in bloom!
Musicians
Elie Haroun, vocals
André Faleiros, bass
Sacha Daoud, drums
John Sadowy, keys