Jean-Michel Pilc (born 1960 in Paris, France) is a self-taught jazz pianist currently residing in Montreal. His technical ability has drawn comparisons to Michel Petrucciani, McCoy Tyner, and Cecil Taylor. Of particular note is Pilc's left-hand technique, which provides an almost ambidextrous approach to the keyboard. In addition to his own projects, he is a member of a group led by drummer Ari Hoenig and since September 2015, Jean-Michel is an Associate Professor at The Schulich School of Music of McGill University in Montreal.

Jean-Michel Pilc - piano / Morgan Moore - upright bass / Robbie Kuster - drums

Le Quiet Quintet, initiative du trompettiste Nicolas Boulay, a été démarré avec le but de faire découvrir les magnifiques compositions de Kenny Dorham, trompettiste et compositeur emblématique de l'époque du Hard Bop. Le groupe est une rencontre entre cinq musiciens très actifs de la scène de jazz montréalaise qui partagent la scène dans plusieurs autres projets et se veut un hommage au génie sous-estimé de «Quiet Kenny».

Charles Trudel - piano / Sebastien Pellerin - upright bass / Alain Bourgeois - drums / Benjamin Deschamps - saxophone / Nicolas Boulay - trompet

Paulo Ramos, auteur, compositeur, chanteur et guitariste, vous convie à une soirée chaleuseuse de musique brésilienne. Depuis quelques années, Paulo partage la scène avec Jessica Vigneault, pianiste et chanteuse. Ils seront accompagnés par Daniel Bellegarde et Sasha Daoud aux percussions.

Paulo Ramos - guitar and vocals / Jessica Vigneault - piano and vocals / Sacha Daoud - percussions / Daniel Bellegarde - percussions

Macka Jazz is a Montreal quartet which fuses classic reggae with jazz in the tradition of Jamaican legends such as Ernest Ranglin and Monty Alexander.

Dylan Kell-Kirkman - upright bass / David Ryshpan - piano / Fran O'Sullivan - guitar / Jahsun - drums

La musique rassemble et nous ouvre sur un monde de moments uniques et spontanés. Un langage universel qui donne lieu à toutes sortes de converses musicales et le jazz s’y prête particulièrement bien! C’est dans cet esprit que Kim Richardson, John Sadowy et Karl Surprenant souhaitent échanger pour les soirées « Jam Vocal Jazz ». Que de la musique, sans frontière, entre amis, tout ça dans l’atmosphère chaleureuse qu’offre le Dièse Onze. On vous attend tous les dimanches, pour un standard ou deux. Apportez vos partitions ou votre tonalité.

Kim Richardson - vocals  / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - upright bass

Cover charge : volontary contribution

Montalvo Flamenko Jazz (formerly Pachuco Flamenko Jazz) is a project led by Jheinsen Montalvo (El Pachuco), Montreal guitarist, of Salvadorian origin, having learned Flamenco Guitar in Andalusia (Spain) and from international masters. It is a group of variable ensembles: quintet, quartet, trio or duo. Inspired by the flamenco/jazz movement, it features original music after his self-titled EP. The repertoire consists of bulerías, alegrías, tangos and other ''palos flamenco'' with jazzy arrangements which allow the remarkable improvisation of high caliber musicians. We find the spirit and rhythm of flamenco alongside the sophisticated jazz harmony.

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Mondays’ heat up at Dièse Onze jazz club in the company of an all-star lineup, featuring virtuosos from Montreal’s Latin jazz scene. Son, rumba, timba and salsa rhythms drive and an exciting repertoire of original compositions as well as some innovative arrangements of traditional themes drawn from the very heart of Cuba.

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Alex Bellegarde’s dynamic Tuesday jam session has become one of Montreal’s hippest weekly jazz events. The first set fires up with Bellegarde and his trio, playing host to a range of well known talents from the Montreal scene as well as musicians from out of town. The jam opens in the second set, to any jazz musician with the confidence to step up and play… A great place to play and chill…. the jam continues on into the early hours!

If you’re a fan of the acoustic sound of guitars, saxophone and upright bass, then you’re in for a treat. On the menu, authentic swing and a few seldomly heard classic songs. Eclectic Django (for the great Django Reinhardt) perform an American and European repertoire of pre-war jazz, but don’t be surprised if you recognize a classic French tune or two - jazz music permitting all incursions. This early evening event has been animating the Wednesdays of the Dièse Onze for six years already - and there’s no signs of quitting! A friendly Atmosphere, great music and solid musicians are guaranteed - welcome!

François Rousseau - guitar / Mathieu McConnell-Enright - double bass / Jody Golick - saxophone / Baptiste Lejeune - drums

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Sous la direction de François D'Amours et Daniel Thouin, le Groupe interprète à sa façon des classiques de ce monument des années '70. Les HEADHUNTERS du pianiste/clavieriste Herbie Hancock. Cet ensemble qui mélangeait si bien le funk, le jazz et le rock. Le groove est à l'honneur avec cette formation composée de quelques uns des meilleurs musiciens québécois réunis pour le plaisir et l'honneur de jouer cette musique.

François D'Amours - saxophone / Daniel Thouin - keyboards / Atna N'Jock - guitar / Alexandre Lapointe - bass / Joanna Peters - percussions / Max Sansalone - drums 

Christine Tassan was born in France but emigrated to Quebec in 1994. Her musical migration led from her first love, singing, through classical guitar and songwriting before bringing her to a serious study of Swing guitar à la Django. You can recognize and enjoy all these influences in the music she plays.

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Every week, jazz combos from the Université de Montréal Faculty of Music will “burn up” the stage of the Dièse Onze Jazz Club with captivating and dazzling performances. Two combos will play each night, with Dany Roy, renowned saxophonist and teacher, handling emcee duties. A jazz aficionado’s dream!

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Elle a quelque chose de Julie London, de Helen Merrill, de Blossom Dearie et de Cyrille Aimée, dit-on. Laura Anglade, jeune chanteuse française élevée au Connecticut et ayant fait de Montréal son nid jazz, fait paraître I’ve Got Just About Everything, sous étiquette Justin Time. Du jazz classique, comme les références précédemment nommées l’indiquent, et surtout impeccable sur le plan de la musicalité, du ton et de la réalisation.

Laura Anglade - vocals / Sam kirmayer - guitar / Mike de Masi - upright bass / Michael Johancsik - saxophone / Valerie Lacombe - drums

Yannick Rieu reprendra lors de 2 soirs des pièces de Both Directions at Once : The Lost Album, un opus retrouvé dans les archives du légendaire John Coltrane. Reconnu comme l'un des saxophonistes les plus talentueux de la scène canadienne, le compositeur et saxophoniste s'est produit à travers le monde, où il récolte les prix et les éloges, autant pour ses disques que pour ses prestations sur scène. 

Yannick Rieu - tenor and soprano saxophones / Jean-Michel Pilc - piano / Rémi-Jean Leblanc - upright bass / André White - drums

Yannick Rieu reprendra lors de 2 soirs des pièces de Both Directions at Once : The Lost Album, un opus retrouvé dans les archives du légendaire John Coltrane. Reconnu comme l'un des saxophonistes les plus talentueux de la scène canadienne, le compositeur et saxophoniste s'est produit à travers le monde, où il récolte les prix et les éloges, autant pour ses disques que pour ses prestations sur scène. 

Yannick Rieu - tenor and soprano saxophones / Jean-Michel Pilc - piano / Rémi-Jean Leblanc - upright bass / André White - drums

Saxophonist-composer-arranger, Alexandre Côté has distinguished himself amongst many musicians including, Carl Naud, Bernard Primeau, Alain Caron, Lorraine Desmarais, Denny Christianson Big Band, Felix Stussi and Ray Anderson, the No Name Jazz Sextet, Normand Guilbault, Jean Vanasse, Vic Vogel Big Band, Effendi Jazz Lab. He furthered his skill by participating in the Banff International Jazz Workshop in 2002, led by Kenny Werner. Alexandre represented the Radio-Canada society (CBC) in the Europeen Broadcast Jazz Orchestra (EBU 2004).  He also studied with renowned saxophonists Pat Labarbera, Chris Potter, Donny McCaslin and appeared on over 30 albums.  

Alexandre Côté - tenor saxophone / Aron Doyle - trompet / Dave Watts - upright bass / Pierre François - piano / Louis-Vincent Hamel - drums

La musique rassemble et nous ouvre sur un monde de moments uniques et spontanés. Un langage universel qui donne lieu à toutes sortes de converses musicales et le jazz s’y prête particulièrement bien! C’est dans cet esprit que Kim Richardson, John Sadowy et Karl Surprenant souhaitent échanger pour les soirées « Jam Vocal Jazz ». Que de la musique, sans frontière, entre amis, tout ça dans l’atmosphère chaleureuse qu’offre le Dièse Onze. On vous attend tous les dimanches, pour un standard ou deux. Apportez vos partitions ou votre tonalité.

Kim Richardson - vocals / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - upright bass

Cover charge : voluntary contribution

Montalvo Flamenko Jazz (formerly Pachuco Flamenko Jazz) is a project led by Jheinsen Montalvo (El Pachuco), Montreal guitarist, of Salvadorian origin, having learned Flamenco Guitar in Andalusia (Spain) and from international masters. It is a group of variable ensembles: quintet, quartet, trio or duo. Inspired by the flamenco/jazz movement, it features original music after his self-titled EP. The repertoire consists of bulerías, alegrías, tangos and other ''palos flamenco'' with jazzy arrangements which allow the remarkable improvisation of high caliber musicians. We find the spirit and rhythm of flamenco alongside the sophisticated jazz harmony.

Cover charge: voluntary contribution

Mondays’ heat up at Dièse Onze jazz club in the company of an all-star lineup, featuring virtuosos from Montreal’s Latin jazz scene. Son, rumba, timba and salsa rhythms drive and an exciting repertoire of original compositions as well as some innovative arrangements of traditional themes drawn from the very heart of Cuba.

Fondé par le saxophoniste Yves Turgeon le Big Bandyt Orchestre de Montréal regroupe 5 saxophonistes, 4 trombonistes, 4 trompettistes, 1 pianiste, 1 guitariste, 1 bassiste et 1 batteur, donc 17 à la fois, mais près de 80 musicien(ne)s professionnel(le)s différents ont déjà joué dans au moins une des 60 prestations du Big Bandyt Orchestre en un peu plus de 6 ans! 

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If you’re a fan of the acoustic sound of guitars, saxophone and upright bass, then you’re in for a treat. On the menu, authentic swing and a few seldomly heard classic songs. Eclectic Django (for the great Django Reinhardt) perform an American and European repertoire of pre-war jazz, but don’t be surprised if you recognize a classic French tune or two - jazz music permitting all incursions. This early evening event has been animating the Wednesdays of the Dièse Onze for six years already - and there’s no signs of quitting! A friendly Atmosphere, great music and solid musicians are guaranteed - welcome!

François Rousseau - guitar / Mathieu McConnell-Enright - double bass / Jody Golick - saxophone / Baptiste Lejeune - drums

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Alex Bellegarde’s dynamic Tuesday jam session has become one of Montreal’s hippest weekly jazz events. The first set fires up with Bellegarde and his trio, playing host to a range of well known talents from the Montreal scene as well as musicians from out of town. The jam opens in the second set, to any jazz musician with the confidence to step up and play…there’s an unspoken rule though: “If you can’t keep up, you shouldn’t be on stage”. A great place to play and chill…. the jam continues on into the early hours!

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"Soul Therapy" nights, hosted by the collective known as "The Brooks" are being fuelled by groove and improvisation. Standing on some original music and some chosen covers, prepare for a mixture of styles.


Alexandre Lapointe - bass / Maxime Bellavance - drums / Philippe Beaudin - percussions / Philippe Look - guitar / Sebastien Grenier - saxophone / Hichem Khalfa - trumpet / Daniel Thouin - keys

Christine Tassan was born in France but emigrated to Quebec in 1994. Her musical migration led from her first love, singing, through classical guitar and songwriting before bringing her to a serious study of Swing guitar à la Django. You can recognize and enjoy all these influences in the music she plays.

Cover Charge: voluntary contribution

Every week, jazz combos from the Université de Montréal Faculty of Music will “burn up” the stage of the Dièse Onze Jazz Club with captivating and dazzling performances. Two combos will play each night, with Dany Roy, renowned saxophonist and teacher, handling emcee duties. A jazz aficionado’s dream!

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Juno award winner Sonia Johnson is one of the best Canadian jazz vocalists. Her eclectic career, marked by instructive and inspirational meetings, eloquently testifies this. Composer, lyricist, arranger and producer, Sonia Johnson gained recognition with projects warmly welcomed by the industry as well as fans.

Sonia Johnson - vocals / Stephen Johnston - guitar / Marc Haynes - bass / Max Sansalone - drums

Thomas Carbou - electric guitar / Jean-Bertrand Carbou - electric bass / Hichem Khalfa - trompet / Erik Hove - saxophone / Martin Auguste - drums

Susie Arioli had been singing in jazz clubs in Montreal when she met guitarist Jordan Officer at a jam led by Stephen Barry. Together they started the Susie Arioli Band. Their first big opportunity came in 1998. After a successful outdoor show, they were asked by the Montreal International Jazz Festival to open for Ray Charles. The band's opening set got the attention of Montreal critics, and soon after it released the debut album, It's Wonderful. Arioli has received several Juno nominations. Her second album, Pennies from Heaven, was the last recording of jazz pianist Ralph Sutton. Her third album, That's for Me, was produced by John Snyder. Her fourth album, Learn to Smile Again, was a departure and featured six songs by country songwriter Roger Miller. For the fifth album, Night Lights, she returned to jazz with a collection of standards. All the albums featured guitarist Jordan Officer. In an article in Atlantic Monthly, Arioli was recognized by jazz writer Francis Davis as an emerging jazz talent.

Susie Arioli - vocal / Paul Shrofel - piano / Jim Bland - guitar / Mike De Masi - double bass

Felix Desbiens est un guitariste et compositeur de jazz de Chicoutimi. Il a joué et collaboré avec de nombreux musiciens jazz de Montréal et d’ailleurs et se produit régulièrement à de nombreux endroits et il possède une maitrise en jazz de l’université McGill.

Felix Desbiens - guitar / Jules Payette - saxophone / Levi Dover - upright bass / Louis-Vincent Hamel - drums

La musique rassemble et nous ouvre sur un monde de moments uniques et spontanés. Un langage universel qui donne lieu à toutes sortes de converses musicales et le jazz s’y prête particulièrement bien! C’est dans cet esprit que Kim Richardson, John Sadowy et Karl Surprenant souhaitent échanger pour les soirées « Jam Vocal Jazz ». Que de la musique, sans frontière, entre amis, tout ça dans l’atmosphère chaleureuse qu’offre le Dièse Onze. On vous attend tous les dimanches, pour un standard ou deux. Apportez vos partitions ou votre tonalité.

Kim Richardson - vocals  / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - upright bass

Cover charge : voluntary contribution

Montalvo Flamenko Jazz (formerly Pachuco Flamenko Jazz) is a project led by Jheinsen Montalvo (El Pachuco), Montreal guitarist, of Salvadorian origin, having learned Flamenco Guitar in Andalusia (Spain) and from international masters. It is a group of variable ensembles: quintet, quartet, trio or duo. Inspired by the flamenco/jazz movement, it features original music after his self-titled EP. The repertoire consists of bulerías, alegrías, tangos and other ''palos flamenco'' with jazzy arrangements which allow the remarkable improvisation of high caliber musicians. We find the spirit and rhythm of flamenco alongside the sophisticated jazz harmony.

Cover charge: voluntary contribution

Mondays’ heat up at Dièse Onze jazz club in the company of an all-star lineup, featuring virtuosos from Montreal’s Latin jazz scene. Son, rumba, timba and salsa rhythms drive and an exciting repertoire of original compositions as well as some innovative arrangements of traditional themes drawn from the very heart of Cuba.

Joe Sullivan comes from the Northern Ontario town of Timmins. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in classical trumpet at the University of Ottawa and his interest in jazz led him to the Berklee School of Music, then to the New England Conservatory of Music. Since then he has lived in Montreal and has been active as a performer, composer, arranger and bandleader. He has received both the Prix Socan and the Prix DuMaurier at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. He currently directs the McGill Jazz Orchestra 1 and teaches jazz composition, arranging and trumpet at McGill University, where he is an associate professor.

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Alex Bellegarde’s dynamic Tuesday jam session has become one of Montreal’s hippest weekly jazz events. The first set fires up with Bellegarde and his trio, playing host to a range of well known talents from the Montreal scene as well as musicians from out of town. The jam opens in the second set, to any jazz musician with the confidence to step up and play…there’s an unspoken rule though: “If you can’t keep up, you shouldn’t be on stage”. A great place to play and chill…. the jam continues on into the early hours!

Cover charge : voluntary contribution

If you’re a fan of the acoustic sound of guitars, saxophone and upright bass, then you’re in for a treat. On the menu, authentic swing and a few seldomly heard classic songs. Eclectic Django (for the great Django Reinhardt) perform an American and European repertoire of pre-war jazz, but don’t be surprised if you recognize a classic French tune or two - jazz music permitting all incursions. This early evening event has been animating the Wednesdays of the Dièse Onze for six years already - and there’s no signs of quitting! A friendly Atmosphere, great music and solid musicians are guaranteed - welcome!

François Rousseau - guitar / Mathieu McConnell-Enright - double bass / Jody Golick - saxophone / Baptiste Lejeune - drums

Cover Charge: voluntary contribution

A Montreal Afro-funk collective existing for the past ten years. Papagroove came to life during weekly, improvised jam sessions in autumn 2002, while its founding musicians had commitments to various other musical projects. Strong through the rich experience of each of its members, the group has created a new sound, ranging from the groove of funk to the intensity of rock, the momentum of soul to the eloquence of jazz, all firmly rooted in sturdy Afrobeat. They display their uniqueness particularly on stage, where one can experiment with all talent. The artists of PAPAGROOVE are true, energetic performers, inspiring the crowds as they allow the music to take hold of them!

Sylvain Plante - drums / Gabriel Lajoie - bass / Guy Kaye - guitars / François Therrien, Martin Lizotte - keyboard / Jacques Kuba Seguin - trompet / Matthieu Van-Vliet - trombone / Mario Allard - alto saxophone / Jean-François Ouellet - barytone saxophone / Sébastien Francisque - vocals / Mélissa Lavergne - percussions

Christine Tassan was born in France but emigrated to Quebec in 1994. Her musical migration led from her first love, singing, through classical guitar and songwriting before bringing her to a serious study of Swing guitar à la Django. You can recognize and enjoy all these influences in the music she plays.

Cover Charge: voluntary contribution

Every week, jazz combos from the Université de Montréal Faculty of Music will “burn up” the stage of the Dièse Onze Jazz Club with captivating and dazzling performances. Two combos will play each night, with Dany Roy, renowned saxophonist and teacher, handling emcee duties. A jazz aficionado’s dream!

Cover charge : voluntary contribution

Le LoFi Octet est l'idée d'Olivier Hébert. À la tête de son LOFI OCTET, ce multi-instrumentiste pratique l'équilibre entre la sensualité du quatuor à cordes et la fougue du jazz. Ces deux univers se fondent grâce à un travail d'écriture faisant ressortir le meilleur des deux mondes. Le résultat stupéfiant de ce métissage stylistique brouille les limites de la musique de chambre et du jazz contemporain.

Vanessa Marcoux and Josianne Laberge - violon / Xavier Lepage-Brault - alto / Jérémie Cloutier - cello / David Carbonneau - trompet / Jonathan Gagné - drums / Jérôme Beaulieu - piano / Olivier Hébert - upright bass

Cover charge: 170$ for two including four-course dinner and show

Montreal Jazz Trio (MJT) is a new group featuring Steve Amirault p. Jim Doxas d. and Adrian Vedady b. Three musicians that have been playing together for the better part of 20 years. Modern jazz trio at its best!

Steve Amirault - piano / Adrian Vedady - upright bass / Jim Doxas - drums

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. As a performer, she pursues an active career in a variety of settings ranging from solo performance to more intimate duos and trios, and larger groups as quintet, septet, Trifolia and large ensembles. Marianne Trudel has presented multiple artistic projects that not only bring her considerable skills to the fore but also her keen sense of creativity. She has shared the stage with, among others, in jazz and improvised music: Chucho Valdes, Mark Feldman, Evan Parker, Tony Malaby, René Lussier, Mark Dresser, Kenny Wheeler, Ingrid Jensen, Jon Wikan, Gerry Hemingway, William Parker, Mark Helias, Jean Derome, Karen Young, George Lewis, and Muhal Richard Abrams. 

Marianne Trudel - piano / Normand Guilbeault - upright bass / 

Daniel Thouin was 7 when he first sat behind the family organ. Ten years later, he was studying classical piano. Soon, he started flirting with the jazz scene. Then, he took an interest in electronica and pop music, collaborating with the likes of Mara Tremblay, Yann Perreau and Marie-Jo Thério. In 2002, Thouin assembled the Large Ensemble, an all-star local group mixing jazz and rock. Informed by Miles Davis' late sixties experiments, Thouin and friends (Yannick Rieu, Olivier Langevin...) used the band to flex their improvisational muscles.

Daniel Thouin - piano / Bruno Lamarche - saxophone / Adrian Vedady - upright bass

Daniel Thouin was 7 when he first sat behind the family organ. Ten years later, he was studying classical piano. Soon, he started flirting with the jazz scene. Then, he took an interest in electronica and pop music, collaborating with the likes of Mara Tremblay, Yann Perreau and Marie-Jo Thério. In 2002, Thouin assembled the Large Ensemble, an all-star local group mixing jazz and rock. Informed by Miles Davis' late sixties experiments, Thouin and friends (Yannick Rieu, Olivier Langevin...) used the band to flex their improvisational muscles.

Coral Egan has known critical and public acclaim since the beginning of her recording career. She has had a successful career in Quebec, Canada and beyond. Her first solo album, The Path of Least Resistance, was nominated for a Felix and a Juno in 2002. The three subsequent albums of almost exclusively original material, My Favorite Distraction (2004) (2 Felix awards) Magnify (2007) and The Year He Drove Me Crazy (2012), (nominations for both Felix and Juno awards). 

Daniel Thouin - piano / Coral Egan - vocals / Yannick Rieu - saxophone / Louis-Vincent Hamel - drums