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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Stína Ágústsdóttir, one of Iceland’s best jazz singers has made a name for herself on the Swedish jazz scene as well, where she resides today. Stina is born in Iceland, but has lived in London, Copenhagen, Montreal, where she studied jazz at Concordia University, and now lives in Stockholm. Her latest and third solo album, Jazz á íslensku (Jazz in Icelandic), was nominated for the Icelandic music prize as “Best album in blues and jazz” in 2017. She was voted one of the best local jazz acts in the Montreal Mirror twice and has received outstanding reviews for performances at the Reykjavik Jazz Festival and around Sweden with her popular project Björkologi amongst other things. She has been described as a sultry voice with a quirky personality and is known for delivering powerful live performances. Stina has become a versatile lyricist as well, writing lyrics for musicians such as Max Schultz, Anna Greta Sigurðardóttir, Leo Lindberg, Erik Söderlind, her electronica duo AXXE and more.

Alain Caron soon developed a reputation as a master electric bass player, a virtuoso on the 6-string bass guitar. Not surprisingly, as he became increasingly well known, Caron taught master classes in most of the world’s major cities, including Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New-York, Boston, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Rome, Amsterdam, Geneva, Frankfurt Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bogota and Mexico. To this day, Alain Caron has released more than 20 records, solo or with the group UZEB and in collaboration or as a guest artist on more than 25 recordings. Winners of numerous prices including, 10 Felix, 1 Gemeaux, 1 Oscar-Peterson award. Alain Caron was ranked Best Bass player for 10 years in the row by magazine The Jazz Report.

Alain Caron - bass / John Roney - piano / Rich Irwin - drum

Harpiste et chanteuse complice de mille et un projets (The Barr Brothers, Karen Young, Coral Egan, Martin Léon, Ingrid St-Pierre, Pierre Lapointe, Cordâme, Solawa…), ÉVELINE a un parcours original, qui se décline en plusieurs variations, à l’image de la musique. Harpiste depuis 26 ans, elle cherche à démystifier la harpe  en l’amenant sur les sentiers moins fréquentés de la musique populaire, du jazz, du world et de la création. Avec son premier long jeu homonyme paru en mars dernier sous l’étiquette Disques URSH, l’auteure-compositrice-interprète propose un tableau jazz-pop, surprenant,  qui  promet d’heureuses découvertes à la fois douces et éclatées.Elle est accompagnée de François Jalbert(guitare), Olivier Babaz(contrebasse) et Mark Nelson(batterie). Au menu: compositions originales d'ÉVELINE, interprétations insolites du répertoire de Joni Mitchell et d'autres standards jazz !

Éveline - harpe / François Jalbert - guitare / Olivier Babaz - contrebasse / Mark Nelson - batterie

This project started as a weekly session with drummer Michel Lambert and guest bassists. With new music written specifically for this trio, it took on a life of its own and ultimately became this record. After two quartet records and his previous quintet record, Simon Legault finally felt ready to make his first trio album. And with these exceptional musicians it was an absolute joy to write, play and record. "Guitar trio is a beautiful but demanding art. Simon, Adrian and Michel are bringing a powerful contribution here, coming up with a consistent and meaningful statement. All three have great command of their instrument, and it allows them to develop their ideas with confidence and clarity. The chemistry between them is palpable, and the music always sounds interesting and accomplished. Simon's playing is graced with subtlety, depth and a sure sense of construction. Phrases sound effortless while making sense, each note is carefully weighed and articulated, and the harmonic passages are beautifully executed. I also enjoyed the solo tracks a lot, which bring poetry and release. Simon's musical intelligence and mastery of the instrument can, I am sure, lead him to many paths if he wishes. I really look forward to hearing future projects from this highly gifted musician."

Simon Legault - guitar / Adrian Vedady - double bass / Michel Lambert - drum

Eric St-Jean is a very hard working jazz piano player since ten years. His authenticity and originality puts him to be a very original song writer as well. He takes his first piano lessons at the age of eight and so long until he's seventeen. It's after he's twenty years of age, after three years of Cegep, that he decides to be a professional piano player. From then, he does a lot of R'N'B-Funk gigs in bars and other differents gigs. At 24 years of age, he makes the decision to go up the jazz world and push his career in this sens and stille doing R'N'B, Pop and Funk Music to make his living. 

Eric St-Jean - piano and composition / Simon Pagé - bass / Martin Auguste - drum / Nick Di Giovanni - 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 - voix / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - contrebasse

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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.

Ben Deschamps - alto sax / François d'Amour - alto sax / David Bellemare - tenor sax / Mario Allard - tenor sax / Jean Fréchette - baritone sax / Matthieu Van Vliet - trombone / Taylor Donaldson - trombone / Olivier Hébert - trombone / Jean-Sébastien Vachon - bass trombone / Dominic Léveillé - trumpet / Maxime St-Pierre - trumpet / Jacques Kuba Séguin - trumpet / David Carbonneau - trumpet / Nicolas Boulay - trumpet / Charles Trudel - piano / Sébastien Pellerin - double bass / Al Bourgeois - drum

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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!

Alex Bellegarde Trio and guest

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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 - guitare / Mathieu McConnell-Enright - contrebasse / Jody Golick - saxophone / Baptiste Lejeune - batterie

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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.


Alan Prater - vocals / 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.

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Highly respected for his compositions and arrangements, as well as for his numerous collaborations with some of today's most important jazzmen, singers, dancers, songwriters, actors and directors, Yves Léveillé is also the founder of Les Productions Yves Léveillé, an organization devoted to producing and presenting contemporary jazz performances. He will be performing here in a quartet formation with Roberto Murray on sax, Guy Boisvert on the bass and Alain Bastien on drums.

Yves Léveillé - piano / Roberto Murray - saxophone / Guy Boisvert - bass / Alain Bastien - 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, this time around it is a trio format featuring Morgan Moore on upright bass and John Hollenbeck on drums.

Marianne Trudel - piano / Morgan Moore - upright bass / John Hollenbeck - drums

Over nearly three decades, François Bourassa has built many musical mansions. As pianist, composer and bandleader, he long ago became an international example of Canada’s contemporary jazz scene. A model of both consistency and evolution, he continues to challenge himself, his talented musical partners and his ever-widening community of listeners. Joining him onstage are Andre Leroux on sax, Guy Boisvert on bass and Guillaume Pilote on drums.

François Bourassa - piano / André Leroux - saxophone / Guy Boisvert - double bass / Guillaume Pilote - drum

A dedicated St-Laurent Cegep teacher, playing jazz and other genres for the last thirty years, saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella is a key player on the Quebec jazz scene. In Jean-Pierre ‘s world, nothing is left to chance. On top of some solid harmonic concepts that betray his professionalism and a lot of knowledge, ranging from swing to hard-bop and some modern forms, Jean-Pierre delivers a beautiful message. A bit like Duke Ellington did with Tourist Point of View, inspired by a middle eastern tour, Quattro Venti is an insider’s visit to Italy, a savvy mix of ballads and smart compositions. Without ever taking the easy route, Zanella, like a master silversmith, offers us a work of art worth discovering. Joining JP on stage this evening is Paul Brochu on drums, Pierre François on piano and Rémi-Jean Leblanc on the bass.

Jean-Pierre Zanella - saxophone / Paul Brochu - drum / Pierre François - piano / Rémi-Jean Leblanc - double bass

Kim, who hosts the Sunday night vocal jam at the Dièse Onze, will be singing a selection of her favorite jazz and blues standards.

Montalvo 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. Inspired by the flamenco/jazz movement, 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 sophistication of 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.

Based in Montreal, Benjamin Deschamps, named Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz 2017-18, is a really sought after saxophonist, flutist, clarinettist, composer and arranger. At the head of his own band, he won the Rimouski's Festi Jazz Grand Award in 2013 and released his first record What Do We Know in 2014 with his Quartet. Nominated twice for the Montreal's International Jazz Festival's TD Grand Award in 2014 and in 2017, he was also nominated for the Halifax Jazz Festival Stingray Rising Star award in 2018. He will be presenting here his 18 piece big band, giving tribute to the late great Thad Jones.

Ben Deschamps - alto sax / François d'Amour - alto sax / David Bellemare - tenor sax / Mario Allard - tenor sax / Jean Fréchette - bariton sax / Matthieu Van Vliet - trombone / Taylor Donaldson - trombone / Olivier Hébert - trombone / Jean-Sébastien Vachon - bass trombone / Dominic Léveillé - trumpet / Maxime St-Pierre - trumpet / Jacques Kuba Séguin - trumpet / David Carbonneau - trumpet / Nicolas Boulay - trumpet / Charles Trudel - piano / Sébastien Pellerin - double bass / Al Bourgeois - drum

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Energetic player, composer and Grand Jazz Award winner at the Montreal Jazz Festival, 26th ed, Alex Bellegarde creates music drawn from a wealth of sources. He heads several formations and participates in a range of projects: jazz, Latin music and multidisciplinary. With several albums to his credit, he is also a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. A pillar of Montreal's jazz scene, he hosts a dynamic 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 - drum

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Marc Copland (born May 29, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Copland became part of the jazz scene in Philadelphia in the early 1960s as a saxophonist, and later moved to New York.   In the early 1970s, while pursuing his own harmonic concept, he grew dissatisfied with what he felt were inherent limitations in the saxophone and moved to the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area, where he remained for a decade to retrain as a jazz pianist.He returned to New York in the mid-1980s, his own keyboard style firmly in place. Since that time Copland has enjoyed considerable success, both as a solo performer and a group leader.   He is generally regarded as a harmonic innovator, and perhaps the leading exponent today of the school of lyrical jazz piano.   Acclaimed recordings include "Night Whispers" (Down Beat Magazine/USA list of best CDs of the decade), "Crosstalk" ("Choc" Jazz Magazine/Fr), and other projects with musicians including musicians and collaborators such as John Abercrombie, Drew Gress, Greg Osby, Gary Peacock, and Bill Stewart.

Marc Copland - piano / Adrian Vedady - double bass / Jim Doxas - drum

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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Marc Copland (born May 29, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Copland became part of the jazz scene in Philadelphia in the early 1960s as a saxophonist, and later moved to New York.   In the early 1970s, while pursuing his own harmonic concept, he grew dissatisfied with what he felt were inherent limitations in the saxophone and moved to the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area, where he remained for a decade to retrain as a jazz pianist.He returned to New York in the mid-1980s, his own keyboard style firmly in place. Since that time Copland has enjoyed considerable success, both as a solo performer and a group leader.   He is generally regarded as a harmonic innovator, and perhaps the leading exponent today of the school of lyrical jazz piano.   Acclaimed recordings include "Night Whispers" (Down Beat Magazine/USA list of best CDs of the decade), "Crosstalk" ("Choc" Jazz Magazine/Fr), and other projects with musicians including musicians and collaborators such as John Abercrombie, Drew Gress, Greg Osby, Gary Peacock, and Bill Stewart.

Marc Copland  - piano / Adrian Vedady - double bass / Jim Doxas - drum

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 DeMasi - double bass

One of Canada's preeminent saxophone talents, Al McLean owns the night in the grand old Jazz city of Montreal. Mentoring countless students of the music, McLean's brute force, and seemingly bottomless depths as an improviser set a unique standard of excellence. With an equally nimble command of bebop, and more avant garde repertoire rooted in the language of Coltrane, McLean is sought after by both Canadian and international players.

Uniquely combining the superlative technique of a classical virtuoso with his prowess in jazz, world music and free improvisation, pianist, composer and arranger Matt Herskowitz has carved out a unique and personal voice in music. Over the course of the last decade, Matt has produced a series of critically-acclaimed recordings, premiered his works in settings from New York’s Central Park to Germany’s Köln Philharmonie, collaborated with top classical, jazz and pop artists, and has performed at music festivals across the globe. For this occasion, Matt will explore his compositions and pieces from his latest recording, including music from Ravel, Schubert and Satie.

Matt Herskowitz - piano

Since it’s début performance in 1998, the Joe Sullivan Big Band has become a major presence on the Canadian jazz scene. The group’s growing list of accomplishments includes numerous concert appearances, radio broadcasts and three critically acclaimed CD recordings. The group has received numerous grants from the Canadian and Québec arts councils and was twice nominated for a Prix Opus. The ensemble is anchored by one of Canada’s finest rhythm sections in André White (piano) Alec Walkington (bass) and Dave Laing (drums). It also features an all-star cast of Quebec’s top jazz soloists, including Rémi Bolduc, André Leroux, Aron Doyle, Jocelyn Couture and the young trombone virtuoso Jean-Nicholas Trottier. What a way to close this festival, with good music and good times.

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 - voix / John Sadowy - piano / Karl Surprenant - contrebasse

Entrée: contribution volontaire

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 in 1981. His interest in jazz led him to the Berklee School of Music, then to the New England Conservatory of Music, where he received a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies in 1987. Since then he has lived in Montreal and has been active as a performer, composer, arranger and bandleader. A prolific composer, Sullivan directs a jazz sextet and a jazz Big Band. He has six compact discs to his name, the most recent being "Whiskey Jack Waltz" and "Northern Ontario Suite". He has been a member of the Vic Vogel Big Band for over twenty years; has appeared as a trumpet soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. He currently directs the McGill Jazz Orchestra 1 and teaches jazz composition, arranging and trumpet at McGill University, where he is an associate professor.

Joe Sullivan will be accompanied by 17 musicians

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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.


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

"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.


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