Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill, presents Fridays & Saturdays for jazz lovers in February : pianist Marianne Trudel + Mark Feldman Peter Herbert Michel Lambert the 5th and 6th, singer Irem Bekter and her Diabluras the 12th and 13th, singer Terra Hazelton the 19th and 20th, saxophonist Jason Stillman Quintet the 26th and 27th!
Give in to the charms of Saint-Valentine's for two special nights with singer Irem Bekter and her Diabluras, Saturday February 13th and singer Jeri Brown, Sunday February 14th (Saint-Valentine's Specials).
The Wednesday/Thursday Series in February is hosted by singer Jennifer Gasoi (3-4-10-11) as well as guitarist Stephen Johnson Trio (17-18-24-25).
On Sundays : guitarist Alex Goodman Quartet the 7th, singer Jeri Brown the 14th, singer Abel Maxwell the 21st and saxophonist Joel Kerr Quintet the 28th. Tuesdays in February check out the Len Dobbin Anniversary Jam Session - led by Wray Downes the 23rd, the 9th and 26th it's the new sounds of the McGill Schulich Student Jazz Ensembles. Don't miss the Planète Jazz Jam Session held every Monday, hosted by drummer Jim Doxas and his trio.
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill, Montréal's authentic jazz club, where great jazz, tasty food and a cool atmosphere all come together to provide you with a truly jazzy experience.
Info : 514-931-6808 / 1254 MacKay
Cœur à cœur 2010: an event devoted to the jazz classics with the Big Band de l’Université de Montréal (Ron Di Lauro, dir.) and several special guests Sophie Desmarais, Marc Hervieux, Bruno Pelletier, Chet Doxas and surprise guests - Tuesday, February 9, 8 p.m., Théâtre Corona
Sophie Desmarais, Ambassador of the Big Band de l’Université de Montréal, and bandleader Ron Di Lauro are pleased to invite all jazz enthusiasts to a cabaret evening: Cœur à cœur 2010.
At this benefit evening for the Big Band, the group will accompany singers Sophie Desmarais, Marc Hervieux and Bruno Pelletier, Chet Doxas (saxophone) and renowned surprise guests from the Québec music scene.
The Big Band de l’Université de Montréal comprises some 20 musicians who put passion and energy into interpreting jazz classics, as well as Latin, fusion and contemporary music, under the direction of trumpeter Ron Di Lauro, a leading light on the Québec jazz scene.
Théâtre Corona, 2490 Notre Dame Street West, Montréal. $15 (concert), $115 (cocktail and concert).
Admission.com ticket network: 514 790-1245.
Singer Emilie-Claire Barlow Saturday February 13 in intimate setting of L’Astral
This rising star of Canadian jazz, singer Emilie-Claire Barlow who’s described as a sweeter version of Diana Krall, jazz returns after her performance at the 30th anniversary of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Since 1998 she's released a string of albums, hypnotizing critics and audiences alike with her pitch-perfect ethereal voice.
Named 2008 Singer of the Year at the National Jazz Awards, singer Emilie-Claire Barlow also saw her album The Very Thought of You nominated for a Juno Award. In concert in the intimate setting of L’Astral.
To see a clip of Emilie-Claire Barlow, click here
For more details about the Jazz All Year Round series, visit www.montrealjazzfest.com
L’Astral (Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan) 305 Sainte-Catherine W / 514-871-1881
Pianist Hiromi in solo concert Thursday, February 18 and saxophonist Christine Jensen and her Jazz Orchestra + trumpeter Ingrid Jensen Friday, February 19 at the Gesù - part of the Montreal High Lights Festival
Pianist Hiromi in solo concert, Thursday, February 18 at the Gesù
Barely 30, Hiromi, this extraordinary young Japanese pianist, is back to Montreal, this time for a solo performance at the Gesù.
Saxophonist Christine Jensen and her Jazz Orchestra, with special guest trumpeter Ingrid Jensen Friday, February 19 at the Gesù
At the Gesù, this special evening launching the new album Treelines, the Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, who was awarded the Opus Prize for 2006 concert of the year in the Jazz/World Music Category, will also welcome renowned trumpeter Ingrid Jensen as a special guest.
To see a clip of Christine Jensen, click here
For more information on the Montreal High Lights Festival go to www.montrealenlumiere.com
Gesù, Centre de Créativité - 1200 Bleury / 514-881-4036
Tickets : 514-790-1245 / Admission.com
CDJAZZ by Christophe Rodriguez
Night Dreamer - Michel Dubeau
A very well known Montreal/QC jazz scene musician, saxophonist/flutist Michel Dubeau give us a tribute to his idol : Wayne Shorter. With three great musicians, such as the very fluid Andrée Boudreau on piano, we carefully thread monumental tracks : House Of Jade, Footprints, Night Dreamer, revisited and current. Far from a ambiance project, Night Dreamer is the work of a quartet of passionate musicians who render the beauty, often dark, of a great player. Available on 123jam.com or CDbaby.com
Michel Dubeau - saxophone/flute
Andrée Boudreau - piano
Richard Dupuis - bass
Alain Boyer - drums
To find out more, myspace.com/micheldubeau
By Christophe Rodriguez
TVJAZZ
June 23 2009
(HD) Marianne Trudel Levy Bourbonnais at L'OFF Festival de Jazz de Montréal
Drummer Steve Smith’s Vital Legacy Saturday February 20 at the Gesù and bassist Adrian Vedady Quartet with special guest pianist Marc Copland, Wednesday, February 24 at L'Astral
Drummer Steve Smith’s Vital Legacy Saturday, February 20 at the Gesù
Steve Smith must have told himself: with all the musical pleasure provided by my two groups, jazz-rock outfit Vital Information and the straight-ahead Jazz Legacy, it might be a good idea to combine them. Don’t miss this wonderful duo at the Gesù!
Bassist Adrian Vedady Quartet with special guest pianist Marc Copland, Wednesday, February 24 at L'Astral
Bassist Adrian Vedady unveiled his new album, at the 30th Festival International de Jazz de Montréal this past summer. Performing here with a Quartet, he treats us to the additional pleasure of a special guest, american pianist Marc Copland at l’Astral.
To see a clip of Adrian Vedady, click here
For more information on the Montreal High Lights Festival go to www.montrealenlumiere.com
Gesù, Centre de Créativité - 1200 Bleury / 514-881-4036
L’Astral (Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan) 305 Sainte-Catherine O / 514-871-1881
Tickets : 514-790-1245 / Admission.com
