JANUARY

JANUARY 1ST 2019

Closed - Happy New Year!!

JANUARY 2ND 2019

Frim Fram

A fresh and fun mix of swing, blues, folk and jazz, Eleanor Young and Peter Modos take a playful approach on old favourites from the early jazz era and beyond.

JANUARY 3RD 2019

Slim Dubois Blues Band

Blues, Rock & Roll, Boogie Woogie and R&B

JANUARY 4TH 2019

Beth McKenna Quartet

Laureate of the Prix Opus for Jazz Concert of the Year (“Home: Montreal” – Beth McKenna Jazz Orchestra), Beth is quickly making her unique mark on the Canadian jazz scene.

JANUARY 5TH 2019

Valérie Lacombe Sextet

With her main project, the Valérie Lacombe Sextet, she is on a mission to uplift and unify people through bold, joyful, swinging music.

JANUARY 6TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

JANUARY 7TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Frank Lozano & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JANUARY 8TH 2019

François Jalbert & Jérôme Beaulieu Duo

Collaborating together since a few years back, François Jalbert and Jérôme Beaulieu now wish to present an acoustic duo whose influences and sounds are as varied as they are original.

JANUARY 9TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

JANUARY 9TH 2019

Ema Jean

Ema Jean is a jazz vocalist and singer-songwriter from Montreal who has been living and performing abroad for the last 3 years

JANUARY 10TH 2019

Fuel Junkie

Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.

JANUARY 11TH 2019

Josh Rager - "Dreams and Other Stories" Cd Launch

Josh is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 10 year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe and North America.

JANUARY 12TH 2019

Norman Marshall Villeneuve's Jazz Message

Norman Marshall Villeneuve is an icon of Canadian jazz. Norm grew up in Montreal's Little Burgundy.

JANUARY 13TH 2019

Juan Carmona Quartet

United around a creative and mixed music, the quartet gave birth to an original and innovative Jazz highlighting the talent of its four musicians.

JANUARY 14TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Frank Lozano & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JANUARY 15TH 2019

Tevet Sela/Jean-Michel Pilc Duo

In this special meeting, Tevet and Jean-Michel will play both their original compositions.

JANUARY 16TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

JANUARY 16TH 2019

Irem Bekter Trio

Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.

JANUARY 17TH 2019

Shawn McPherson

Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.

JANUARY 17TH 2019

Shawn McPherson

Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.

JANUARY 18TH 2019

Laura Anglade Quintet - Tribute to Nancy Wilson

Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.

JANUARY 19TH 2019

John Raymond & Real Feels CD Release
w/Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan

With a singular voice as a trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer, John Raymond is “steering jazz in the right direction” (Downbeat Magazine).

JANUARY 20TH 2019

Closed due to snow storm

JANUARY 21ST 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Kenny Bibace & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JANUARY 22ND 2019

Parc X Trio: Standards

Parc X Trio will perform select standards from their Tribute series from last year.

JANUARY 23RD 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

JANUARY 23RD 2019

Wray Downes Trio
88th birthday celebration!

Wray Downes has indeed earned the title of Grand Man of the piano. His career has spanned one-half of a century and his accomplishments & awards are certainly too numerous to recite.

JANUARY 24TH 2019

Wray Downes Trio
88th birthday celebration!

Wray Downes has indeed earned the title of Grand Man of the piano. His career has spanned one-half of a century and his accomplishments & awards are certainly too numerous to recite.

JANUARY 25TH 2019

Lex French & Kevin Dean play Roy & Diz

Kiwi firebrand trumpeter Lex French teams up with Montreal’s ‘godfather of jazz trumpet’ Kevin Dean to present a tribute to Roy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie.

JANUARY 26TH 2019

Ron Di Lauro Sextet:
Kind of Blue, tribute to Miles Davis

Ron Di Lauro Sextet: Kind of Blue, tribute to Miles Davis

JANUARY 27TH 2019

Mike Bruzzese Quintet Ft Kevin Dean plays Lee Morgan and Kenny Dorham

Mike has assembled a special quintet featuring the great trumpeter Kevin Dean to play the music of Lee Morgan and Kenny Dorham.

JANUARY 28TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Kenny Bibace & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JANUARY 29TH 2019

Tommy D Quartet

Montreal-based saxophonist and entertainer TOMMY D embodies the spirit of adult-contemporary jazz in fun and family-friendly performances

JANUARY 30TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

JANUARY 30TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

JANUARY 31ST 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

JANUARY 31ST 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

JANUARY 31ST 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

JANUARY 31ST 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

FEBRUARY 1ST 2019

Carlos Jimenez Blue Note Sound Quintet

Montreal guitarist Carlos Jiménez presents his brand new Quintet.

FEBRUARY 2ND 2019

Dave Turner & The Earthtones

Saxophonist and composer Dave Turner leads a quartet of some of the best performers in town playing original compositions and standard tunes in hard bop and latin jazz styles.

FEBRUARY 3RD 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

FEBRUARY 4TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Joel Miller & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

FEBRUARY 5TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 5TH 2019

Manela Quartet

Violinist Marie Neige Lavigne invites you to discover her original compositions with her group Manela.

FEBRUARY 6TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

FEBRUARY 6TH 2019

Conections Jazz Trio + Jam Session

Dimi Ditrow is a New York based jazz drummer and educator from a Bulgarian descent. He has the influence from the great masters such as Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones and Tonny Williams.

FEBRUARY 7TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 7TH 2019

Bharath and his Rhythm Four

Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.

FEBRUARY 8TH 2019

B's Bees

Montreal group B`s Bees is a hard swinging jazz outfit that brings a high energy interpretation to the music of past masters.

FEBRUARY 9TH 2019

Jean-Michel Pilc & Invisible Ink

Born in 1960 in Paris, and now an American citizen, self taught Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous giants in the music field

FEBRUARY 10TH 2019

Impulso Flamenco

Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.

FEBRUARY 11TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Joel Miller & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

FEBRUARY 12TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 12TH 2019

Alec Schulman trio - Tribute to Keith Jarrett

Alec Schulman, 19, is a jazz pianist from Los Angeles, California.

FEBRUARY 13TH 2019

Suzi Silva Trio

Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.

FEBRUARY 13TH 2019

Suzi Silva Trio

Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.

FEBRUARY 13TH 2019

Suzi Silva Trio

Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.

FEBRUARY 14TH 2019

Valentine's Day: Dorothée Berryman

A mid-winter ritual, singer, actress Dorothée Berryman performing ballads in the intimate setting of Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill for Valentine’s Day

FEBRUARY 15TH 2019

Guillaume Martineau Trio - Tribute to the Beatles

Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano.

FEBRUARY 16TH 2019

Tevet Sela & Jason Rosenblatt - 'Mizmor' Album Launch

Collection of original music inspired by the ancient cantillations of old Morocco, the uplifting klezmer melodies of Eastern-Europe and the glorious modal improvisations of John Coltrane.

FEBRUARY 17TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

FEBRUARY 18TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with sienna dahlen & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

FEBRUARY 19TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 19TH 2019

Kevin Warren Trio

The trio plays Medeski Martin and Wood and originals

FEBRUARY 20TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

FEBRUARY 20TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

FEBRUARY 21ST 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 21ST 2019

DURHAM COUNTY POETS

Durham County Poets are from the Chateauguay valley located in Quebec, Canada. Their influences are varied, from blues to folk, from jazz to ragtime.

FEBRUARY 22ND 2019

Laura Anglade Quintet

Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.

FEBRUARY 23RD 2019

Jean-Marc Hébert Quartet

Jean-Marc Hébert is a guitarist, composer, and certified classical guitar teacher.

FEBRUARY 24TH 2019

MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz

Feat. Elie Haroun (vocals), André Faleiros (bass), Sacha Daoud (drums) & John Sadowy (piano).

FEBRUARY 24TH 2019

MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz

Feat. Elie Haroun (vocals), André Faleiros (bass), Sacha Daoud (drums) & John Sadowy (piano).

FEBRUARY 25TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with sienna dahlen & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote (drums), and special guests

FEBRUARY 26TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 26TH 2019

Rachel Therrien duo avec Miguel De Armas

Working Between New York and Montreal, French-Canadian trumpeter, bandleader and composer Rachel Therrien is fairly recognized on the Jazz international scene

FEBRUARY 27TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

FEBRUARY 27TH 2019

Dave Turner presents the next generation

Saxophonist and composer Dave Turner presents the next generation

FEBRUARY 28TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

FEBRUARY 28TH 2019

Justin Saladino Blues Band

Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.

MARCH 1ST 2019

Bourassa-Donato-Lozano-Tanguay
Autour de Bill Evans

with special guest Jim Lewis

Thirty-five years after the death of jazz pianist Bill Evans, the music he played or composed is reinterpreted by Michel Donato, Francois Bourassa, Frank Lozano and Pierre Tanguay.

MARCH 2ND 2019

NUIT BLANCHE:
whip cream Band

Nuit Blanche with the Whip Cream Band

MARCH 3RD 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

MARCH 4TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with David Rourke & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MARCH 5TH 2019

Rachel Therrien Trio ft. Claire Devlin & Marika Gaela

Rachel Therrien invites Claire Devlin and Marika Gaela.

MARCH 6TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

MARCH 6TH 2019

Andy MacDonald & invités
Album launch

Originally from Toronto, Andy MacDonald is a jazz manouche guitarist and singer based in Montreal.

MARCH 7TH 2019

Bharath and his Rhythm Four

Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.

MARCH 8TH 2019

Stephen Menold Oh My Mingus

Oh My Mingus Is a Montreal based group of Improvisers that are breathing life into Jazz.

MARCH 9TH 2019

Joel Miller & Hilario Duran Quartet

Two award-winning Canadian Jazz masters join forces to create a magical evening of Melodiously grooving Latin Jazz.

MARCH 10TH 2019

El son sono

El Son Sono is a way of traveling in Latin America thanks to their dancing and catchy rhythms!

MARCH 11TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Zach Fisher & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MARCH 12TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

MARCH 12TH 2019

Aex Lefaivre Trio plays Jobim

Bassist Alex Lefaivre (Parc X Trio, YUL), guitarist François Jalbert and drummer Alain Bourgeois will perform the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim

MARCH 13TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

MARCH 13TH 2019

Suzi Silva Fad'azz

Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.

MARCH 14TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

MARCH 14TH 2019

Fuel Junkie

Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.

MARCH 15TH 2019

Laura Anglade Quintet

Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.

MARCH 16TH 2019

Série invitation Jim Doxas: Lorne Lofsky

Lorne Lofsky is an internationally recognized jazz guitarist. Born and raised in Toronto, he has been playing professionally for the last 42 years.

MARCH 17TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

MARCH 18TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Alec Schulman & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MARCH 19TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

MARCH 19TH 2019

David Rourke Trio feat. Jonathan Chapman & Dave Laing

Taking inspiration from the famous guitar trios of Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and countless others, they will be playing standards as well as originals.

MARCH 20TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

MARCH 20TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

MARCH 21ST 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

MARCH 21ST 2019

Miche Love & The Blues Dynamite

With explosive energy on stage, the band performs authentic blues, swing, rockabilly and jump blues.

MARCH 22ND 2019

Masson Stomp

A musical journey to New Orleans in the 20s and 40s, this is what Masson Stomp is all about: Dixieland jazz and Swing styles.

MARCH 22ND 2019

Masson Stomp

A musical journey to New Orleans in the 20s and 40s, this is what Masson Stomp is all about: Dixieland jazz and Swing styles.

MARCH 23RD 2019

The Note Poets

The notes flow, hot... the words, an after thought. Notion for motion, a magic potion. Montreal based group brings a new sound. Pass the word around!

MARCH 24TH 2019

Annam’s Family Jazz Project - Album Launch

A mix of Jazz and many other styles : Hip-Hop, Afro, Latin, Fusion, Funk...etc

MARCH 25TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Julian Paulo Jayme & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MARCH 26TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

MARCH 26TH 2019

David Rourke Trio feat. André White & Eric Lagacé

They will draw inspiration from the great guitar-piano-bass trios of the past like the Ahmad Jamal, Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole trios.

MARCH 27TH 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band - Album Recording

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

MARCH 28TH 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band - Album Recording

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

MARCH 29TH 2019

Peter Bernstein & The Mike Rud Trio

Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, with musicians from all generations.

MARCH 30TH 2019

Dominique Di Piazza Trio

Dominique Di Piazza (France) started playing electric bass in 1979 and created his own technique

MARCH 31ST 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

APRIL 1ST 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Al McLean & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

APRIL 2ND 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

APRIL 2ND 2019

Olivier grenier Bédard Trio: Tribute to Lonnie Smith

Come and revisit the classics of Lonnie Smith, Jimmy Smith, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff and other essentials of the Organ Trio.

APRIL 3RD 2019

Marianne Trudel Trio

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.

APRIL 3RD 2019

Marianne Trudel Trio

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.

APRIL 4TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

APRIL 4TH 2019

Bharath and his Rhythm Four

Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.

APRIL 5TH 2019

Francoeur / Jayme International Quintet

All hailing from different parts of the world, this group comes together to bring a modern touch to the traditional jazz quintet.

APRIL 6TH 2019

Harpdog Brown & The Uptown Blues Band

Harpdog Brown has been immersed in the Canadian blues scene for over 30 years.

APRIL 7TH 2019

MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz

Feat. Elie Haroun (vocals), André Faleiros (bass), Sacha Daoud (drums) & John Sadowy (piano).

APRIL 8TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Al McLean & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

APRIL 9TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

APRIL 9TH 2019

livier Grenier Bédard Quartet: Tribute to Pat Metheny and John Scofield

Enjoy this overview of the music of two legends of the guitar with a unique formula: Two guitarists on stage!

APRIL 10TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

APRIL 10TH 2019

Ben Winkelman Trio

Ben Winkelman is a jazz pianist and composer living in New York.

APRIL 11TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.

APRIL 11TH 2019

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

Barely 24 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.

APRIL 11TH 2019

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

Barely 24 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.

APRIL 12TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

APRIL 13TH 2019

Les Malcommodes & Sonia Johnson

One of Quebec’s most celebrated jazz trios, Les Malcommodes is led by award-winning pianist-composer Félix Stüssi.

APRIL 14TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

APRIL 15TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Amirault & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

APRIL 16TH 2019

Marie-Fatima Rudolf Trio - Spring is here

Celebrating spring with thematic songs from the American songbook.

APRIL 17TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

APRIL 17TH 2019

Olivia Khoury Quartet

Olivia Khoury is a 22-year-old dancer and singer-songwriter born and raised in Montreal.

APRIL 18TH 2019

Fuel Junkie

Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.

APRIL 19TH 2019

Kevin Dean and the Big City Wranglers
Album Launch Sunset trail

Trumpeter Kevin Dean is a Professor of Music (Jazz Studies) at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University

APRIL 20TH 2019

Série invitation Jim Doxas: Robi Botos

Robi Botos is one of Canada’s most talented and respected young jazz pianists.

APRIL 21ST 2019

Mike Bruzzese Quartet

Mike Bruzzese is a jazz guitarist based in Montreal.

APRIL 22ND 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Amirault & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

APRIL 23RD 2019

Tommy D Quartet

Montreal-based saxophonist and entertainer TOMMY D embodies the spirit of adult-contemporary jazz in fun and family-friendly performances

APRIL 24TH 2019

Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students

5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.

APRIL 24TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

APRIL 25TH 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

APRIL 26TH 2019

Colin Hunter

A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.

APRIL 27TH 2019

Colin Hunter

A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.

APRIL 28TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

APRIL 29TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Amirault & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

APRIL 30TH 2019

Marie-Fatima Rudolf Trio
Tribute to Herbie Hancock Fat Albert Rotunda

Fat Albert Rotunda, Herbie Hancock’s obscure album that provided the soundtrack for 70s television show Fat Albert.

MAY 1ST 2019

Marianne Trudel Trio

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.

MAY 2ND 2019

Bharath and his Rhythm Four

Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.

MAY 3RD 2019

Laura Anglade Quintet

Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.

MAY 4TH 2019

Jean-Michel Pilc & Invisible Ink

Born in 1960 in Paris, and now an American citizen, self taught Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous giants in the music field

MAY 5TH 2019

Impulso Flamenco

Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.

MAY 6TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Rémi Bolduc & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MAY 7TH 2019

Alec Schulman & Donny Kennedy Duo

In this intimate setting, Donny Kennedy (sax) and Alec Schulman (piano) explore standards and original music.

MAY 8TH 2019

Ensemble Sinuoso avec Carlos Jimenez

Brazilian music with Carlos Jimenez, René Orea & Aquiles Melo

MAY 9TH 2019

Fuel Junkie

Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.

MAY 10TH 2019

Dave Turner's Montreal suite

Tribute to Dave Turner's montrealer mentors: Charles Biddle, Michel Donato, Charles Ellison among others.

MAY 11TH 2019

Misses Satchmo

Misses Satchmo, a band led by the dazzling Lysandre Champagne on vocals and trumpet

MAY 12TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

MAY 13TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Joe Sullivan & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MAY 14TH 2019

Sam Kirmayer - Hommage à Charlie Parker

Sam Kirmayer is joined by pianist Andres Vial and bassist Mike De Masi to celebrate the music of Charlie Parker.

MAY 15TH 2019

Irem Bekter Trio

Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.

MAY 16TH 2019

Justin Saladino Blues Band

Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.

MAY 18TH 2019

Série invitation Jim Doxas: Dave Young

Order of Canada recipient, Dr. Dave Young, is one of Canada’s most celebrated and valued bassists, composers, arrangers, and educators.

MAY 19TH 2019

Dan Faulk Quartet

Celebrated tenor/soprano saxophonist Dan Faulk has recorded on several CDs with many of jazz's legendary masters including Barry Harris, John Hicks, Louis Hayes, and with J.J. Johnson for Verve Records.

MAY 20TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Jean-Michel Pilc & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MAY 21ST 2019

Matt Herskowitz Trio

Uniquely combining the superlative technique of a classical virtuoso with his prowess in jazz, world music and free improvisation, Matt Herskowitz has carved out a unique and personal voice in music.

MAY 22ND 2019

Suzi Silva Trio

Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.

MAY 23RD 2019

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

Barely 24 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.

MAY 24TH 2019

DOXAS / JENSEN / FRENCH / VEDADY

Old Music, New Music, Borrowed Music, Blue Music

MAY 25TH 2019

Adam James - L.A Stories of a Canadian Crooner

Gifted with a voice that makes any crowd swoon, Adam James is a modern pop crooner who continues to take the international music scene by storm.

MAY 26TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)

MAY 27TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Kevin Dean & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

MAY 28TH 2019

Ben Rosenblum Trio feat. Sam Kirmayer

Described as an "impressive talent" by All About Jazz, Ben Rosenblum is a jazz pianist, accordionist and composer based in New York

MAY 29TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

MAY 30TH 2019

Shtreiml Turkish blues

Founded in 2002, Shtreiml offers a high-octane mix of not-so-traditional Eastern-European and Turkish music.

MAY 31ST 2019

Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet

Paulo Ramos, a versatile Brazilian guitarist, singer, and composer

JUNE 3RD 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Raegele & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JUNE 7TH 2019

Montreal Hard Bop Five

From Monk to Coltrane, Blakey to Byrd, with the band's own compositions thrown in for good measure, these guys swing baby !

JUNE 10TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Raegele & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JUNE 15TH 2019

Alain Caron

Alain Caron was ranked Best Bass player for 10 years in the row by magazine The Jazz Report.

JUNE 17TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Josh Rager & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JUNE 24TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Josh Rager & Adrian Vedady

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests

JUNE 26TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.

JUNE 27TH 2019

Montreal International Jazz Festival:

Laura Anglade Quintet : I’ve Got Just About Everything Album Launch

Laura's style branches out from traditional jazz roots and some of her idols include Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Etta Jones, Anita O’Day, Chet Baker and Blossom Dearie.

JUNE 28TH 2019

Montreal International Jazz Festival:

Sheila Jordan

A scat enthusiast, Jordan is known for her vocal acrobatics.

JUNE 30TH 2019

Montreal International Jazz Festival:

An Evening with Raul Midón and Lionel Loueke

Genre-bending icons Raul Midón and Lionel Loueke join forces to present a special night of song and guitar wizardry.

JULY 1ST 2019

Montreal International Jazz Festival:

Jerry Begonzi Quartet

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author, and educator.

JULY 4TH 2019

Montreal International Jazz Festival:

Kendrick Scott Oracle

Drummer Kendrick Scott is a technically proficient and intuitive modern jazz drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader with a bent toward expansive post-bop.

JULY 19TH 2019

Frim Fram

A fresh and fun mix of swing, blues, folk and jazz, Eleanor Young and Peter Modos take a playful approach on old favourites from the early jazz era and beyond.

JULY 20TH 2019

Masson Stomp

A musical journey to New Orleans in the 20s and 40s, this is what Masson Stomp is all about: Dixieland jazz and Swing styles.

AUGUST 7TH 2019

McGill Jazz Workshop Faculty

Frank Lozano: Saxophone, Carlos Jimenez: guitar, Jeff Johnston: piano, Fraser Hollins: Bass, Dave Laing: drums