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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Noam Guerrier-Freud - drums / Simon Pagé - electric bass / Olivier Salazar - keyboards / Christopher Kerr-Barr - trumpet / Julien Fillion - alto saxophone 

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.

Christine Tassan - guitar

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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, A jazz aficionado’s dream!

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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 - vocals / Paul Shrofel - piano / Jim Bland - guitar / Mike DeMasi - double bass

The music of drummer/composer Dan Weiss always exceeds expectations. No matter the musical situation, he tends to push the boundaries of genre, ensemble sound and expectations. Weiss is a student of jazz and drumming but doesn’t want to be confined to either’s past. His own musical studies have bridged the world of jazz with that of metal, Indian and contemporary classical music. Playing with the trio allows Weiss to focus on a classic element in the jazz tradition, namely the piano trio, and reshape the expressive possibilities to his demanding music. 

Dan Weiss - drums / Jacob Sacks - piano / Thomas Morgan - upright bass

The music of drummer/composer Dan Weiss always exceeds expectations. No matter the musical situation, he tends to push the boundaries of genre, ensemble sound and expectations. Weiss is a student of jazz and drumming but doesn’t want to be confined to either’s past. His own musical studies have bridged the world of jazz with that of metal, Indian and contemporary classical music. Playing with the trio allows Weiss to focus on a classic element in the jazz tradition, namely the piano trio, and reshape the expressive possibilities to his demanding music. 

Dan Weiss - drums / Jacob Sacks - piano / Thomas Morgan - upright bass

Joe Sullivan - trompet / Sonia Johnson - vocals / Adrian Vedady - double bass / Kate Wyatt - piano / Jean Frechette, Yvan Belleau, Jean-Pierre Zanella - saxophone / Jean-Nicolas Trottier, Jean-Sébastien Vachon - brass / Jim Doxas - 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

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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.

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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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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 !

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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

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, A jazz aficionado’s dream!

Cover charge : volontary contribution

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 - vocals / Paul Shrofel - piano / Jim Bland - guitar / Mike DeMasi - double bass

Saxophonist-composer-arranger, Alexandre Côté received his Bachelor of Jazz Performance from McGill University with honors. He 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.  

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

The name “trifolia” is often applied to a plant that possesses three leaves. In the case of this trio, the three musicians of Trifolia form a dynamic, living unit, sharing with audiences everywhere their passion for heartfelt communication through sound. The encounter of three extraordinary artists of different horizons creates this astonishing musical overlapping of jazz, romantic music and global rhythms. A mesmerizing incursion into a sound universe both varied and rich. Brilliant compositions, overflowing passion and a remarkable complicity are the hallmark of this new group, which is garnering enthusiastic praise at every turn.

Marianne Trudel - piano / Étienne Lafrance - double bass / Patrick Graham - percussions

Daniel Thouin (The Brooks, Benoît Charest, Yann Perreau) présente Light as a Snowflake, son projet nommé sourire en coin en hommage au deuxième album Ligh as a Feather de la formation Return to Forever de Chick Corea. Accompagné du bassiste Alain Caron et du batteur Paul Brochu qui forment la section rythmique d'Uzeb, du saxophoniste Yannick Rieu et de la chanteuse Coral Eagan, il donne vie aux célèbres albums de la formation. Comment parvient-on à monter pareil projet ? La réponse est toute simple, avec le plaisir !

Daniel Thouin - Fender Rhodes / Yannick Rieu - saxophone / Alain Caron - bass / Coral Egan - vocals / Paul Brochu - drums