NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 1ST 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.

NOVEMBER 2ND 2019

Ranee Lee

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 singer.

NOVEMBER 3RD 2019

El son sono

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

NOVEMBER 4TH 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

NOVEMBER 5TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 5TH 2019

Parc X trio: Homage à Wayne Shorter

Accompanied by guitarist Nicolas Ferron and drummer Mark Nelson, the trio will perform a tribute to saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter.

NOVEMBER 6TH 2019

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

NOVEMBER 6TH 2019

An intimate evening with Chantal Chamberland

With some of Chamberland’s personal musical influences as her canvas, this Quebec born chanteuse delivers knockout performances that are as unforgettable as the singer herself.

NOVEMBER 7TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 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.

NOVEMBER 8TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet

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

NOVEMBER 9TH 2019

Benny Sharoni

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.

NOVEMBER 10TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

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

NOVEMBER 11TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with Al McLean & Levi Dover

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

NOVEMBER 12TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 12TH 2019

David Rourke Quartet ft. Kevin Dean and André White

David Rourke presents a quartet featuring Montreal masters Kevin Dean on trumpet and André White behind the drums. Joining them is young bassist Marshal Herridge.

NOVEMBER 13TH 2019

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

NOVEMBER 13TH 2019

An evening with Barbara & John

15 years into their musical friendship, Barbara and John are embarking on a new adventure

NOVEMBER 14TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 14TH 2019

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

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

NOVEMBER 14TH 2019

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

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

NOVEMBER 15TH 2019

Andrea Superstein with Special Guest Elizabeth Shepherd

Andrea Superstein began her budding career in musical theatre, where she was introduced to the jazz standards of the Great American Songbook.

NOVEMBER 16TH 2019

Okan Afro-Cuban roots and jazz

Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne fuse their Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage and love.

NOVEMBER 17TH 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.

NOVEMBER 18TH 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

NOVEMBER 19TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 19TH 2019

Tevet Sela Trio

A creative force with a luscious tone, alto saxophonist Tevet Sela brings a wealth and breadth of influences to his playing that few musicians possess.

NOVEMBER 20TH 2019

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

NOVEMBER 20TH 2019

Marianne Trudel Trio plays antonio carlos jobim

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.

NOVEMBER 21ST 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

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

NOVEMBER 21ST 2019

Ben Racine Blues Band

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

NOVEMBER 22ND 2019

Jim Doxas homebound Quartet

One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas.

NOVEMBER 23RD 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 !

NOVEMBER 24TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

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

NOVEMBER 25TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Taurey Butler & Adrian Vedady

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

NOVEMBER 26TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 26TH 2019

Roxane Reddy duo - tribute to Bill Evans

Tribute to Bill Evans featuring Roxane Reddy (vocals) & Yannick Anctil (piano)

NOVEMBER 27TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

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

NOVEMBER 28TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 28TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

NOVEMBER 28TH 2019

Fuel Junkie

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

NOVEMBER 29TH 2019

Kim Richardson

Kim Richardson started her career at a very young age, first as an actress and a dancer in the theaters in the Toronto area.

NOVEMBER 30TH 2019

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

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

DECEMBER 1ST 2019

Davy Saks and his orchestra

Feat: Dave Watts (bass), Bill Mahar (trumpet), Dave Martin (trombone), Cam Wallis (sax), Jim doxas (drums), Paul Shrofel (piano)

DECEMBER 2ND 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Alex Muscalu & Adrian Vedady

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

DECEMBER 3RD 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

DECEMBER 3RD 2019

Tevet Sela & Jason Rosenblatt - 'Mizmor'

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.

DECEMBER 4TH 2019

Matt HerskowitzTrio

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.

DECEMBER 4TH 2019

Matt HerskowitzTrio

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.

DECEMBER 5TH 2019

McGill Jazz combo

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

DECEMBER 5TH 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.

DECEMBER 6TH 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.

DECEMBER 7TH 2019

Wray Downes Trio + Al McLean

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.

DECEMBER 7TH 2019

Wray Downes Trio + Al McLean

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.

DECEMBER 8TH 2019

Latin Jazz Night

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

DECEMBER 9TH 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

DECEMBER 10TH 2019

Jacob Do Quintet

Jacob Do, recipient of the inaugural Oliver Jones Award, is an up and coming saxophone player in the Canadian jazz scene who received his formative music education in Edmonton.

DECEMBER 11TH 2019

Felix Robbins' Capstone + Concordia Student Jam

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

DECEMBER 11TH 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo

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

DECEMBER 12TH 2019

The Hydra-Matics

Serving up the classic and seductive blues sounds of 1950s Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Los Angeles, and Baton Rouge, the Hydramatics paying hommage to the likes of Eddie Taylor, Jerry McCain....

DECEMBER 13TH 2019

Stephen Menold Oh My Mingus

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

DECEMBER 13TH 2019

Stephen Menold Oh My Mingus

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

DECEMBER 14TH 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.

DECEMBER 15TH 2019

Reddy/Anctil - Noel Jazz

featuring Roxane Reddy (vocals), Yannick Anctil (piano), Mathieu McConnell-Enright (basse)

DECEMBER 16TH 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

DECEMBER 17TH 2019

Closed at night for Private Event

DECEMBER 18TH 2019

Arden Arapyan & Sasha Djihanian - Soirée de Jazz Lyrique

Arden Arapyan was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of Armenian descent. Throughout his life, Arden was exposed to many drastically varying styles of music.

DECEMBER 19TH 2019

Fuel Junkie blues band

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

DECEMBER 19TH 2019

Fuel Junkie blues band

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

DECEMBER 20TH 2019

Jean-Pierre Zanella Quartet - Tribute to Jobim

Tribute to the great brasilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim

DECEMBER 21ST 2019

James Gelfand Christmas Trio

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.

DECEMBER 22ND 2019

Latin Jazz Night

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

DECEMBER 23RD 2019

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

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

DECEMBER 24TH 2019

Closed - Happy Holidays!!

DECEMBER 25TH 2019

Closed - Happy Holidays!!

DECEMBER 26TH 2019

Jim Zeller acoustic duo

A dominant figure on the Quebec blues scene, Jim Zeller has the nasty habit of getting people in a frenzy everywhere he plays his harmonica.

DECEMBER 27TH 2019

Kevin Dean and the Big City Wranglers

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

DECEMBER 27TH 2019

Kevin Dean and the Big City Wranglers

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

DECEMBER 28TH 2019

Yoel Diaz & Cubarteto Cuban Jazz

This great pianist, songwriter, composer and arranger born in Holguin, Cuba, evolving on the at every concert

DECEMBER 29TH 2019

Suzi Silva Fad'azz

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

DECEMBER 30TH 2019

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Kate Wyatt & Adrian Vedady

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

DECEMBER 31ST 2019

Dawn Tyler Watson - New Years Eve Party

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Upstairs with vocalist Dawn Tyler Watson and her band!

JANUARY 1ST 2020

Closed - Happy New Year!!

JANUARY 2ND 2020

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.

JANUARY 3RD 2020

Simon Denizart Latin Quartet

Originally from France, the pianist Simon Denizart came to Montreal in 2011 to study jazz performance at Univerity de Montreal with Luc Beaugrand.

JANUARY 4TH 2020

Jean-Michel Pilc “Punk Milk” quartet

Featuring: Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), Mike de Masi (double bass) & André White (drums), André Leroux (sax)

JANUARY 5TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

JANUARY 6TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Ben Charest & Adrian Vedady

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

JANUARY 7TH 2020

Matt Herskowitz Solo

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.

JANUARY 8TH 2020

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

JANUARY 8TH 2020

Ema Jean

Aesthetically rooted in jazz, folk and R&B, and infused with Mediterranean and Brazilian flavor

JANUARY 9TH 2020

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

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

JANUARY 9TH 2020

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

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

JANUARY 10TH 2020

Theo Abellard PLVS VLTRA - Album Launch

Pianist, composer, arranger and band leader born and raised in Montreal. Well versed in various styles, such as jazz, hip-hop, gospel, RnB

JANUARY 11TH 2020

Jim Doxas Quartet featuring Yannick Rieu

One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas.

JANUARY 12TH 2020

Longtoe sextet

Feat: Nicolas Lanctôt - guitar and compositions, Lucas Brisson - double bass, Alex Lepanto - drums, Christopher Kerr-Barr - trumpet, Patrice Luneau - Alto sax, Philippe Brochu-Pelletie - tenor sax

JANUARY 13TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas & Adrian Vedady with Ben Charest

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Ben Charest (guitar)

JANUARY 14TH 2020

Charles Colizza Quartet

Charles Colizza picked up the guitar at the age of 12 and has since started to establish his career between New York City and Montreal.

JANUARY 15TH 2020

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

JANUARY 15TH 2020

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo with John Sadowy

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

JANUARY 16TH 2020

Justin Saladino Blues Band

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

JANUARY 17TH 2020

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.

JANUARY 18TH 2020

Tevet Sela Quartet

The successful 'Coming True' album came out in Israel in 2007 and offered a unique mix of Jazz, Funk and middle eastern influences.

JANUARY 19TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

JANUARY 20TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote & Levi Dover with Marie-Fatima Rudolf

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote & Levi Dover, and special guest: Marie-Fatima Rudolf (piano)

JANUARY 21ST 2020

Kate Wyatt Trio

Montreal pianist Kate Wyatt is one of the top tier jazz musicians of the city.

JANUARY 22ND 2020

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

JANUARY 22ND 2020

Guillaume Martineau - Tribute to Pink Floyd

Revelation Radio-Canada jazz 2015-2016, Guillaume Martineau is distinguished by creativity as a pianist.

JANUARY 23RD 2020

Miche Love & The Sugar Darlings

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

JANUARY 24TH 2020

Joe Sullivan Quintet

Joe Sullivan comes from the Northern Ontario town of Timmins.

JANUARY 25TH 2020

Wray Downes Trio + Kevin Dean

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 26TH 2020

MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz

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

JANUARY 27TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas & Adrian Vedady with Marie-Fatima Rudolf

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Marie-Fatima Rudolf (piano)

JANUARY 28TH 2020

Samuel Bonnet Quartet

Subtle blend of personal compositions and delicate arrangements of known works, the music of the Samuel Bonnet Quartet is a poetic musical journey

JANUARY 29TH 2020

Concordia Student Jam Hosted by Alex Johnson ft. Tommy Poirier & Sophie Brubacher

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

JANUARY 29TH 2020

Suzi Silva & Yannick Anctil - Bossa-Nova night

Versatile singer Suzi Silva accompanied by talented pianist Yannick Anctil present you, in this new year, a concert tribute to bossa-nova.

JANUARY 30TH 2020

Ben Racine Blues Band

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

JANUARY 31ST 2020

Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet

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

FEBRUARY 1ST 2020

Gentiane MG invitation series : Rémi Bolduc

For this series of three concerts, Gentiane is inviting three Canadian saxophonists in the context of a jazz quartet.

FEBRUARY 2ND 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

FEBRUARY 3RD 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas & Adrian Vedady with Bogdan Gumenyuk

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Bogdan Gumenyuk (sax)

FEBRUARY 4TH 2020

Levi Dover Sextet

Levi Dover’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition while also reaching into a modern soundscape, creating an environment brimming with possibilities for expression.

FEBRUARY 5TH 2020

Marianne Trudel Trio plays antonio carlos jobim

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.

FEBRUARY 6TH 2020

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 7TH 2020

Stephen Menold Oh My Mingus

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

FEBRUARY 8TH 2020

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 10TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas & Adrian Vedady with Andrew Boudreau

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Andrew Boudreau (piano)

FEBRUARY 13TH 2020

Fuel Junkie blues band

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

FEBRUARY 15TH 2020

Diane Nalini - Album Launch « Future Perfect »

Jazz singer and songwriter Diane Nalini returns to Upstairs for the Montreal launch of her fifth album, “Future Perfect.”

FEBRUARY 16TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

FEBRUARY 17TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas & Adrian Vedady with Geoff Lapp

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Geoff Lapp (piano)

FEBRUARY 19TH 2020

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo with John Sadowy

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

FEBRUARY 20TH 2020

Shawn McPherson Blues Band

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

FEBRUARY 21ST 2020

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 22ND 2020

Kevin Dean and the Big City Wranglers

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

FEBRUARY 23RD 2020

Nick Di Giovanni Quartet

Nick Di Giovanni is a Montreal based guitarist and composer.

FEBRUARY 24TH 2020

Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas & Adrian Vedady with Geoff Lapp

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Geoff Lapp (piano)

FEBRUARY 25TH 2020

Rager/Jimenez/Irwin Organ trio

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.

FEBRUARY 26TH 2020

Olivier Babaz invites Frank Lozano & Pierre Tanguay

Double Bass player and Composer Olivier Babaz invites Frank Lozano and Pierre Tanguay. They will present a repertoire of original compositions and arrangements

FEBRUARY 27TH 2020

Justin Saladino Blues Band

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

FEBRUARY 28TH 2020

Pram Trio's Mark Godfrey Quintet feat. Allison Au

Bassist Mark Godfrey is quickly becoming one of the new faces in Canadian jazz.

MARCH 2ND 2020

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

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Steve Amirault (piano)

MARCH 3RD 2020

Tevet Sela/John Roney Duo

In this special meeting, Tevet Sela & John Roney will play both their original compositions.

MARCH 5TH 2020

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 6TH 2020

Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet

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

MARCH 7TH 2020

PETER HUM'S ORDINARY HEROES CD RELEASE

The Ottawa-based pianist's all-star Canadian sextet plays high-energy yet lyrical original compositions from his new album

MARCH 8TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

MARCH 9TH 2020

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

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Steve Amirault (piano)

MARCH 11TH 2020

Olivier Babaz Trio ft Michel Cusson

French Composer and Bass & Kalimba player Olivier Babaz invites renowned Guitarist and Composer Michel Cusson as well as stellar Drummer Kevin Warren

MARCH 15TH 2020

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.

MARCH 16TH 2020

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

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Steve Amirault (piano)

MARCH 18TH 2020

Dawn Tyler Watson Duo with John Sadowy

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

MARCH 22ND 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

MARCH 23RD 2020

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

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Rémi Bolduc (sax)

MARCH 25TH 2020

Marianne Trudel presents La vie commence ici

Marianne Trudel is a multi-talented pianist, composer, improvisor, and arranger.

MARCH 27TH 2020

Kevin Dean / Jean-Michel Pilc Quartet

Kevin and Jean-Michel, joined by a top notch rhythm section, will be reinventing standards and blues of the jazz repertoire.

MARCH 28TH 2020

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 30TH 2020

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

This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums) & Adrian Vedady (bass), and special guest: Rémi Bolduc (sax)

APRIL 1ST 2020

Marshal Herridge Trio - Tribute to Scott Lafaro

Marshal Herridge is a Vancouver born Jazz Bassist currently residing in Montreal, Canada.

APRIL 2ND 2020

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 3RD 2020

Carlos Jimenez Quintet

Five of Montreal’s finest musicians present an exciting new album of music inspired by Jazz of the 1960’s.

APRIL 5TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

APRIL 7TH 2020

Sam Kirmayer Trio Songbook Series: Georges Gershwin

Throughout the month of April, the trio will dig into the catalogue of some of the most prolific and influential composers of American popular song

APRIL 11TH 2020

Harpdog Brown & The Uptown Blues Band

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

APRIL 14TH 2020

Sam Kirmayer Trio Songbook Series: Cole Porter

Throughout the month of April, the trio will dig into the catalogue of some of the most prolific and influential composers of American popular song

APRIL 17TH 2020

Jean-Marc Hébert Quartet

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

APRIL 19TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

APRIL 21ST 2020

Sam Kirmayer Trio Songbook Series: Rodgers & Hart

Throughout the month of April, the trio will dig into the catalogue of some of the most prolific and influential composers of American popular song

APRIL 24TH 2020

Kat Edmonson

In the decade since, Edmonson has emerged as one of the most distinctive performers in contemporary American music.

APRIL 28TH 2020

Sam Kirmayer Trio Songbook Series: Harlod Arlen

Throughout the month of April, the trio will dig into the catalogue of some of the most prolific and influential composers of American popular song

MAY 3RD 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

MAY 6TH 2020

Marianne Trudel presents Trifolia

The encounter of three extraordinary artists of different horizons creates this astonishing musical overlapping of jazz, romantic music and global rhythms.

MAY 7TH 2020

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 9TH 2020

David Vest

They don't make them as real as David Vest anymore. The son of an Alabama sharecropper, he played with Big Joe Turner almost 60 years ago, and he can still radiate the 88s.

MAY 17TH 2020

Latin Jazz Night

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

MAY 24TH 2020

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 29TH 2020

Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet

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

MAY 31ST 2020

Mike Bruzzese Organ Quartet plays Cedar Walton

Mike has assembled a special band for an evening of original compositions and standards.