fri24mar7:00 pmFraser Hollins and The Phoenix2 shows: 7pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:30pm ($16.50+tx)
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Fraser Hollins has been praised as “one of Canada’s great bassists.” Don Thompson – Canadian Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist. A priority in his artistic growth has been to develop versatility in many
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Fraser Hollins has been praised as “one of Canada’s great bassists.” Don Thompson – Canadian Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist. A priority in his artistic growth has been to develop versatility in many styles and idioms because of his sincere love for many musical cultures and genres. This has proven an invaluable quality for him as he has led an enriching musical life for the past 15 years in Montreal, and, for a few years, in New York City.
His playing demonstrates “highly imaginative and creative spontaneous music making.” Craig Hurst – Jazz Review.com. Fraser is an in-demand sideman, and his contribution as a rhythm section player is valued for the “strong foundation” he gives the music while at the same time providing “much more than the requisite maintenance of the beat.” Joanne Villeneuve – The Brandon Sun.
Musicians
Fraser Hollins: Double Bass and Electric Bass
Samuel Blais: Alto and Baritone Saxophones, Clarinet
Jeff Johnston: Piano
Rich Irwin: Drums
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514 931 6808sat25mar7:00 pmJim Doxas Quartet featuring Al McLean2 shows: 7:15pm ($16.50+tx) & 9:45pm ($16.50+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.
Musicians
Jim Doxas: Drums
Al Mclean: sax
Taurey Butler: piano
Remi-Jean Leblanc: bass
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514 931 6808tue28mar6:00 pmMcGill Jazz CombosStarts at 7pm (free)
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Tuesday evenings, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music Undergraduate, and Graduate, Jazz Performance students. As part of their jazz combo course requirements, students prepare sets of music encompassing
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Tuesday evenings, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music Undergraduate, and Graduate, Jazz Performance students.
As part of their jazz combo course requirements, students prepare sets of music encompassing tunes and arrangements from the jazz tradition, as well as, original compositions and arrangements. These students, coming from all over North America, and Europe, are some of the finest up and coming jazz performance students that you will hear anywhere.
March 7th:
7 :00 – 7 :45pm
guitar: Picanco/Ricardo, leader
saxophone: Fortier/Maude
piano: Sabzehali/Shahrzad
bass: Menegale Barbi/João
drums: Vigneras/Thomas Paul
8:00 – 8:45pm
saxophone: Sandfelder/Jeremy/Mr, leader
guitar: Bouaziz/Mohamed Khalil/Mr
bass: Hamilton/William John
drums: Cloutier Du Sablon/Loic
9:00 – 9:45 pm
trumpet: Salazar/Rafael Antonio, leader
saxophone: Baglier/Samuel Robert Brett
piano: McKinney/August Michael
bass: Hartley/Felix Marc Mackintosh
drums: Mallette/Olivier
10:00 – 10:45pm
guitar: Newman/Gabriel, leader
saxophone: Wallace/Eric
bass: Mandy/Spenser Jackson
drums: Leborgne/Léo Tibao, leader
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514 931 6808wed29mar5:00 pmConcordia Student Jazz Jam Hosted by Alex Ravvin5pm to 7pm (free)
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The Wednesday Concordia Jam is a relaxed environment designed for students and young players to get a feel for the stage and practice with working with new people. Come by
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The Wednesday Concordia Jam is a relaxed environment designed for students and young players to get a feel for the stage and practice with working with new people. Come by and share a tune with us!
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514 931 6808wed29mar8:00 pmUpstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with special guestStarts at 8pm ($10+tx)
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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
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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.
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514 931 6808thu30mar7:00 pmShakura S’Aida2 shows: 7pm ($20+tx) & 9:30pm ($20+tx)
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Shakura S’Aida is an award-winning performer, who has travelled the globe for more than two decades, connecting and inspiring audiences with her powerful vocals. An undeniable talent and an advocate
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Shakura S’Aida is an award-winning performer, who has travelled the globe for more than two decades, connecting and inspiring audiences with her powerful vocals. An undeniable talent and an advocate for human rights, her artistic work reflects that which impacts and connects us all: Community, life, and lov. “I believe we all have a responsibility to look after each other,” says the Toronto-based artist. “I see, create, and use music as a way to bring people together.”
A central figure in Toronto’s music scene, the Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised entertainer has garnered not only an international recording and touring career but has shined on the theatre stage as star and creator of the four-woman tribute to Nina Simone, The Nina Project, and in roles on-screen including as Lena, member of the beloved “Jazzagals” in the acclaimed series Schitt’s Creek, and most recently as Cora Lewis, mother to Batwoman in DC Comics / Warner Brothers hit series of the same name.
With her first new album in ten years, Shakura is back with Hold on to Love; this time in the producer chair alongside co-producers Donna Grantis (Prince/3 rd Eye Girl), Keb’ Mo,’ and Roger Costa (Jeff Healey). The new album features collaborations with international artists, including Eric Gales, Lee Oskar, Terra Lightfoot, Kyla Charter, Larnell Lewis and more.
Youtube video: “Shakura S’Aida – LIVE @ Stewart Park Festival”
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514 931 6808
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Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano. Guillaume as a classical pianist received many honors including winning first prize at the Canadian Music Competion in
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Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano. Guillaume as a classical pianist received many honors including winning first prize at the Canadian Music Competion in 2009 and the opportunity to be heard playing Chopin in the recent movie “Louis Cyr”.
At the age of 13, Guillaume made his first attempts in jazz as a classical pianist with introduction from bassist Éric Lagacé. Over ten years later, Guillaume meets Éric Lagacé once again together with Oliver Jones and finally decides to make a diving transition into the world of jazz. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Guillaume is now very active on Montreal’s music scene in many unique projects of his own.
Musicians
Guillaume Martineau, piano
Janna Kate, vocals
Vanessa Marcoux, violin
Patrick Simard, drums