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 - vocal / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - double bass

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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. Set as a duo, guitar-piano, for this occasion.

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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.

Based in Montreal, Benjamin Deschamps is a really sought after freelancing saxophonist and composer. At the head of his own Quartet, he won the Rimouski's Festi Jazz Grand Award in 2013 and was in the competition for the Montreal's International Jazz Festival TD Grand Award in 2014 and 2017.  He did many tours at an international level, notably with Jacques Kuba Séguin in Poland and in France, Belgium and Switzerland and more. In 2017 was named ''Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz'' and released his second original music record, Demi-Nuit, with the label MCM. In 2018, he puts together the music collective No Codes and released his third record of original music.

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An energetic player with a wicked groove and a broad imagination, Alex Bellegarde creates music drawn from a wealth of sources. He is a much sought-after Latin bassist whether by visiting stars from out of town or local talents. A well-known figure on the Montreal jazz scene, he hosts a ‘killer’ weekly jam session that draws promising talents and renowned jazz musicians from near and afar.

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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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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 - guitares / François Therrien et Martin Lizotte - piano / Jacques Kuba Seguin - trompet / Matthieu Van-Vliet - trombone / Mario Allard - alto saxophone / Jean-François Ouellet - barytone saxophone  / Sébastien Francisque - vocals / Mélissa Lavergne - percussion

The jazz combos nights are dedicated to the jazz faculty of the University of Montreal. Student combos and teacher led groups to start the night, followed by a jam session. 

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Bass player and composer, Olivier Babaz has a rich sideman experience on stage and in the studio in France and Canada. He focuses mainly on his creation projects and collaborates regularly with artists from the Montreal's scene. His music is an acoustic fusion of jazz, folk and ethnic music emphasizing compositions, improvisation and instrumental creativity.

Michel Cusson is a critically acclaimed, world-renowned musician, music director and film music composer Initially trained as a jazz-rock guitarist at the prestigious music departments of Montreal’s McGill University and Boston’s Berklee College of music and also founder of the jazz-rock group UZEB, Cusson transitioned into film composition in the early 90’s.

Olivier Babaz - upright bass and kalimbas / Al Bourgeois - drums / Michel Cusson - guitar

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 - vocal / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - double 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. Set as a duo, guitar-piano, for this occasion.

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.

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