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JANUARY 1ST 2018
Closed - Happy New Year!!
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JANUARY 1ST 2018
Closed - Happy New Year!!
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JANUARY 1ST 2018
Closed - Happy New Year!!
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JANUARY 2ND 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Leblanc/Beaulieu/Ritchie play Stevie Wonder
Remi-Jean Leblanc (bass), Jérôme Beaulieu (piano) and Greg Ritchie (drums)
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JANUARY 3RD 2018
Elizabeth Shepherd
Souljazz innovator Elizabeth Shepherd has been praised around the world for her song-writing chops
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JANUARY 4TH 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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JANUARY 5TH 2018
Groove Gang
Groove Gang featuring Richard Beaudet (sax), Pedro Ullmann (organ), Gary Schwartz (guitar) and Jim Hillman (drums).
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JANUARY 6TH 2018
Groove Gang
Groove Gang featuring Richard Beaudet (sax), Pedro Ullmann (organ), Gary Schwartz (guitar) and Jim Hillman (drums).
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JANUARY 7TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JANUARY 8TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Chris Maskell & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 9TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Jeff Johnston digs the bill evans trio
A tribute to one of the most influential bands in jazz history: The Bill Evans Trio with Scott Lafaro and Paul Motion.
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JANUARY 10TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 10TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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JANUARY 11TH 2018
Steve Rowe
Blues guitarist Steve Rowe has earned his title of Guitar Hero through media and fans alike.
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JANUARY 12TH 2018
Masson Stomp
A musical journey to New Orleans in the 20s and 40s, this is what Masson Stomp is all about: Dixieland jazz and Swing styles.
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JANUARY 13TH 2018
Jason Rosenblatt & Tevet Sela Quartet
Jason Rosenblatt - Piano, Harmonica / Tevet Sela - Saxophone / Joel Kerr - Elec. Bass / Martin Auguste - Drums
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JANUARY 14TH 2018
Parc X Trio - Tribute to Duke Ellington
After their successful “hommage” series last August, Parc X Trio have decided to celebrate the music another jazz icon, Duke Ellington.
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JANUARY 15TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Frank Lozano & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 16TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Guillaume Martineau presents Tribute to Brel & Brassens
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Guillaume Martineau : piano / Mark Nelson : drums / Eric Lagacé : bass
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JANUARY 16TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Guillaume Martineau presents Tribute to Brel & Brassens
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Guillaume Martineau : piano / Mark Nelson : drums / Eric Lagacé : bass
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JANUARY 17TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 17TH 2018
Fuat Tuaç Quartet
Fuat Tuaç and his band will be performing well-known jazz standards as well as their own compositions and the band will be joined by special guests for the evening.
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JANUARY 18TH 2018
Ben Racine Blues Band
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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JANUARY 18TH 2018
Ben Racine Blues Band
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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JANUARY 19TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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JANUARY 20TH 2018
Jean-Michel Pilc trio
Featuring: Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), Rémi-Jean Leblanc (double bass) & Jim Doxas (drums)
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JANUARY 21ST 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JANUARY 22ND 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Jerome Beaulieu & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 23RD 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Guillaume Martineau presents Tribute to Duke Ellington Songbook
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Guillaume Martineau : piano,
Janna Kate : vocals,
Lex French : trumpet
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JANUARY 24TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 24TH 2018
Fryr-Tùk
Damien-Jade Cyr, saxophones / Robin Chemtov, piano / Simon Lévesque, bass / William Javier Machado, drums
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JANUARY 25TH 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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JANUARY 26TH 2018
Kevin Dean's Cowboy Band
Kevin Dean trumpet / Marie Fatima Rudolf piano /
Levi Dover bass / Michel Lambert drums / Gabriel Lambert guitar
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JANUARY 27TH 2018
Ron di Lauro - Tribute to Chet Baker
Working at the heart of the national jazz scene for over 30 years, Montreal trumpeter Ron Di Lauro has made his name for both his versatility and technical mastery.
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JANUARY 28TH 2018
Sam Kirmayer Quartet
Sam Kirmayer (guitar) / Sean Fyfe (piano) / Mike De Masi (bass) / Dave Laing (drums)
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JANUARY 29TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Jerome Beaulieu & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 30TH 2018
Closed at night for Private Event
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JANUARY 30TH 2018
Closed at night for Private Event
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JANUARY 31ST 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 31ST 2018
Simone Prattico trio
Sophisticated melodies, Italian cinematographic ambiences and intense, sometimes tribal rhythms: this is the musical sketch of Italian drummer and percussionist Simone Prattico
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FEBRUARY 1ST 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 1ST 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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FEBRUARY 2ND 2018
Marianne Trudel Quartet feat. Tony Malaby, John Hollenbeck & RJ Leblanc
For the occasion, the pianist and composer Marianne Trudel has invited John Hollenbeck (drums) and RJ Leblanc (bass) to join them. A world premiere to not be missed!
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FEBRUARY 3RD 2018
Marianne Trudel Quartet feat. Tony Malaby, John Hollenbeck & RJ Leblanc
The pianist and composer Marianne Trudel has invited Tony Malaby (sax), John Hollenbeck (drums) and RJ Leblanc (bass) to join them. A world premiere to not be missed!
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FEBRUARY 4TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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FEBRUARY 5TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Petr Cancura & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 6TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 6TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Josh Rager presents Tribute to Billy Strayhorn
Josh is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 10 year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe and North America.
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FEBRUARY 7TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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FEBRUARY 7TH 2018
Jeff Johnston Quartet feat. Frank Lozano
Feat: Jeff Johnston - piano / Frank Lozano - sax / Fraser Hollins - bass / Greg Ritchie - drums
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FEBRUARY 8TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 8TH 2018
Justin Saladino Blues Band
Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.
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FEBRUARY 9TH 2018
Robi Botos Trio - Album launch
Robi Botos - Piano / Mike Downes - Acoustic Bass / Jim Doxas - Drums
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FEBRUARY 10TH 2018
Parlor Social with Dessy Di Lauro x Ric'key Pageot
PARLOR SOCIAL- Montreal expats Dessy Di Lauro (vocals), Ric’key Pageot (piano)—brings a fresh approach to the music scene.
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FEBRUARY 11TH 2018
The Conn artists
Emily Bowmile - Saxophone/flute/compositions, Julia Warren - Saxophone/compositions, Charles Colizza - Electric Guitar, Vincent Dessurault - Upright Bass, Alex Lepanto - Drums
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FEBRUARY 12TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Alex Francoeur & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 13TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 13TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Josh Rager presents Tribute to Cedar Walton
Josh is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 10 year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe and North America.
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FEBRUARY 14TH 2018
Valentine's Day: Dorothée Berryman
A mid-winter ritual, singer, actress Dorothée Berryman performing ballads in the intimate setting of Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill for Valentine’s Day
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FEBRUARY 15TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 15TH 2018
Harpdog Brown & the Travelin’ Blues Show
Harpdog Brown has been immersed in the Canadian blues scene for over 30 years.
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FEBRUARY 16TH 2018
Kim Richardson
Kim Richardson started her career at a very young age, first as an actress and a dancer in the theaters in the Toronto area.
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FEBRUARY 17TH 2018
Mossing/Kennedy Quintet
Donny Kennedy - Saxophone / Dave Mossing- Trumpet / Andre White- Piano / Jonny Chapman - Bass / Dave Laing- Drums
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FEBRUARY 18TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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FEBRUARY 19TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Gary Schwartz & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 20TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 20TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Josh Rager presents Tribute to Herbie Hancock
Josh is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 10 year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe and North America.
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FEBRUARY 21ST 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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FEBRUARY 21ST 2018
Kim Zombik Quartet
Feat. Kim Zombik, voice / Andres Vial, piano / Martin Heslop, bass / André White, drums
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FEBRUARY 22ND 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 22ND 2018
Shawn McPherson Blues Band
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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FEBRUARY 23RD 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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FEBRUARY 24TH 2018
Elizabeth Shepherd
Souljazz innovator Elizabeth Shepherd has been praised around the world for her song-writing chops
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FEBRUARY 25TH 2018
David Rourke TRIO
David Rourke: Guitar / Mathieu McConnell-Enright: Bass / John Buck: Drums
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FEBRUARY 26TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Gary Schwartz & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 27TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 27TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Josh Rager Trio
Josh is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 10 year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe and North America.
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FEBRUARY 28TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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FEBRUARY 28TH 2018
Trio Marie Neige Lavigne feat. Jean Félix Mailloux & Pierre Tanguay
Marie Neige Lavigne is an active violinist on the Montreal scene in various projects including Cordâme.
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MARCH 1ST 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 1ST 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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MARCH 2ND 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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MARCH 3RD 2018
NUIT BLANCHE David Ryshpan Quintet presents The Stevie Wonder Songbook
David Ryshpan - piano/claviers, Alexandre Dion - saxophonesGary Schwartz - guitar, Alex Lefaivre - bass, Harvey Bien-Aimée - drums

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MARCH 4TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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MARCH 5TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Lex French & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 6TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 6TH 2018
Joel Miller Series : Brazil in Montreal
feat. Joel Miller on sax, Rodrigo Simoes on mandolin, Caio Marcio Santos on guitar
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MARCH 7TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MARCH 7TH 2018
Dave Turner presents the next generation
Saxophonist and composer Dave Turner presents the next generation
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MARCH 7TH 2018
Dave Turner presents the next generation
Saxophonist and composer Dave Turner presents the next generation
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MARCH 9TH 2018
Marianne Trudel Quintet avec Kevin Turcotte & Jonathan Stewart
Feat. Marianne Trudel, piano / Kevin Turcotte, trumpet / Jonathan Stewart, sax / Rémi-Jean Leblanc, bass / Samuel Joly, drums
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MARCH 10TH 2018
Denielle Bassels
Denielle Bassels: vocals, Andy Mac: guitar, Scott Hunter: upright bass, Andrew Scott: drums, Drew Jurecka: violin
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MARCH 11TH 2018
Parc X Trio - Hommage à Miles Davis
Parc X Trio's latest tribute will honor the great Miles Davis.
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MARCH 12TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Lex French & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 13TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 13TH 2018
Joel Miller Series : Joel Miller & Jean-Michel Pilc Duo
feat. Joel Miller on sax & Jean-Michel Pilc on piano
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MARCH 14TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MARCH 14TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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MARCH 15TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 15TH 2018
Rob Lutes
Situated at the intersection of the blues, folk, Americana and contemporary singer-songwriter genres
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MARCH 16TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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MARCH 17TH 2018
TEVET SELA Quartet Feat. YOTAM SILBERSTEIN
An exciting collaboration between two unique artists
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MARCH 18TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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MARCH 19TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with Andrew Boudreau & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote(drums), and special guests
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MARCH 20TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 20TH 2018
Joel Miller Series : Trio with Mike Rud & Adrian Vedady
feat. Joel Miller on sax, Mike Rud on guitar & Adrian Vedady on bass
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MARCH 21ST 2018
Ben Rosenblum Trio feat. Sam Kirmayer
Ben Rosenblum (piano) / Ben Rubens (bass)/ Ben Zweig (drums)/ Sam Kirmayer (guitar)
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MARCH 21ST 2018
Ben Rosenblum Trio feat. Sam Kirmayer
Ben Rosenblum (piano) / Ben Rubens (bass)/ Ben Zweig (drums)/ Sam Kirmayer (guitar)
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MARCH 22ND 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 22ND 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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MARCH 23RD 2018
Alain Caron
Alain Caron was ranked Best Bass player for 10 years in the row by magazine The Jazz Report.
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MARCH 24TH 2018
Peter Bernstein + Andres Vial Trio Pre-album launch
The Andres Vial Trio invite renowned New York guitarist Peter Bernstein for a night of originals, standards and Monk tunes.
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MARCH 25TH 2018
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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MARCH 25TH 2018
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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MARCH 26TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Joel Miller & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 27TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 27TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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MARCH 27TH 2018
Joel Miller Series : Sud Ouest BBQ
feat. Joel Miller on sax, Goeff Lapp on piano, Fraser Hollins on bass
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MARCH 28TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MARCH 28TH 2018
Manahel
Singer-songwriter-pianist, Manahel is a young artist of Jazzpop music
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MARCH 29TH 2018
Justin Saladino Blues Band
Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.
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MARCH 29TH 2018
Justin Saladino Blues Band
Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.
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MARCH 30TH 2018
Fred Hersch Solo
An artist of unbounded imagination, ambition and skill, Hersch is, as Downbeat magazine aptly declared, "one of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation."
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MARCH 31ST 2018
Jean-Michel Pilc trio
Featuring: Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), Mike de Masi (double bass) & Jim Doxas (drums)
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APRIL 1ST 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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APRIL 2ND 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Geoff Lapp & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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APRIL 3RD 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Marie-Fatima Rudolf presents Tribute to Ahmad Jamal
Marie-Fatima Rudolf is a much appreciated presence on the Montreal jazz scene graduating from McGill, recording and performing with various groups.
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APRIL 4TH 2018
4pm - The Marcus Blues-Selman Septet
Marcus Braithwaite-Selman – Trumpet and Flugelhorn / Daniel Rosenthal-Romagnolo – Tenor and Alto Saxophone / Étienne Lalonde – Guitar / Janna Katsouros – Piano / Malik Alick – Piano / Louis Perron – Electric Bass / Stratsimir Dimitrov – Drums
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APRIL 4TH 2018
5pm - Charles Colizza & Friends
Drums: Patrick Bureau / Doublebass: Stephen James Menold / Guitar: Charles Colizza / Baritone sax : Patrice Luneau / Tenor Sax : Philippe Brochu-Pelletier / Trumpet : Benjamin Cordeau / Voice : Jany Provost / Voice: Katrina Steppan
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APRIL 4TH 2018
Rosie & the Riveters - Album Launch
Rosie & the Riveters’ vintage-inspired folk anthems paint a portrait of a woman’s voice in a man’s world.
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APRIL 5TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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APRIL 5TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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APRIL 5TH 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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APRIL 6TH 2018
Marianne Trudel Quartet avec Ingrid Jensen
Feat. Marianne Trudel, piano / Ingrid Jensen, trumpet / RJ Leblanc, bass / Robbie Kuster, drums
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APRIL 7TH 2018
Marianne Trudel Quartet avec Ingrid Jensen
Feat. Marianne Trudel, piano / Ingrid Jensen, trumpet / RJ Leblanc, bass / Robbie Kuster, drums
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APRIL 8TH 2018
Parc X Trio - Tribute to Hank Mobley
Parc X Trio continues its tribute series with Hank Mobley’s cult classic, Soul Station.
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APRIL 9TH 2018
5pm - Isobel Gordon-Smith septet
Isobel Gordon-Smith-guitar / Stratsimir Dimitrov-drums / Lucas Brisson-bass / Arielle Soucy-voice / Julia Warren-saxophone / Guillaume Dion-piano /
Marc-Antoine Pereda-trumpet
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APRIL 9TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Pierre François & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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APRIL 10TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Marie-Fatima Rudolf presents Tribute to Carla Bley
Marie-Fatima Rudolf is a much appreciated presence on the Montreal jazz scene graduating from McGill, recording and performing with various groups.
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APRIL 11TH 2018
5 to 7 - Concordia alumni & Music Therapy Students Benefice Concert
Join Concordia University's Music Therapy Department to celebrate the power of music! An evening of musical performances by the department's students to raise awareness of the healing potential of music.
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APRIL 11TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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APRIL 12TH 2018
Blue Moon Marquee
A.W. Cardinal (vocals, guitar, harmonica.) and Jasmine Colette (vocals, bass, drums.) primarily write and perform original compositions.
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APRIL 13TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Sacha Daoud (percussions)
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APRIL 14TH 2018
Lex French & Kevin Dean play Roy & Diz
Featuring Lex French and Kevin Dean on trumpet, Paul Shrofel at the piano, Johnny Chapman on bass, and Dave Laing on drums
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APRIL 15TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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APRIL 16TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Frank Lozano & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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APRIL 17TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Marie-Fatima Rudolf Trio
Marie-Fatima Rudolf is a much appreciated presence on the Montreal jazz scene graduating from McGill, recording and performing with various groups.
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APRIL 18TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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APRIL 18TH 2018
Irem Bekter Trio
Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.
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APRIL 19TH 2018
Harpdog Brown & the Travelin’ Blues Show
Harpdog Brown has been immersed in the Canadian blues scene for over 30 years.
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APRIL 20TH 2018
Gentiane MG Trio feat. Yannick Rieu
After the release of their first album at Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill last spring, Gentiane MG Trio will be back, this time featuring saxophonist Yannick Rieu
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APRIL 21ST 2018
Ellias/Copland/Vedady (ECV)
Feat. : Roddy Ellias - guitar, Marc Copland - piano, Adrian Vedady - bass
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APRIL 22ND 2018
Mike Bruzzese Plays the Music of Horace Silver
Lex French - Trumpet, Mike Bruzzese - Guitar, Andres Vial - Piano, Mike De Masi - Bass, Valérie Lacombe - Drums
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APRIL 23RD 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Donald Meunier & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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APRIL 24TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Marie-Fatima Rudolf presents Tribute to Sting
Marie-Fatima Rudolf is a much appreciated presence on the Montreal jazz scene graduating from McGill, recording and performing with various groups.
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APRIL 25TH 2018
Rémi-Jean Leblanc invites Jeff Ballard
Jeff Ballard, drums / Rémi-Jean Leblanc, bass / Jean-Nicolas Trottier, trombone / Jean-Michel Pilc, piano
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APRIL 26TH 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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APRIL 27TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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APRIL 28TH 2018
TEVET SELA Quartet Feat. TAL BERGMAN
Musicians: Tal Bergman - Drums / Tevet Sela - Saxophone / John Roney - Piano / Simon Page - Bass
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APRIL 29TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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APRIL 30TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Donald Meunier & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MAY 1ST 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Marianne Trudel feat. John Hollenbeck & RJ Leblanc
Marianne Trudel : piano/ compositions, RJ Leblanc: double bass, John Hollenbeck: drums
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MAY 2ND 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MAY 2ND 2018
Alex Francoeur Quintet - Album Launch
Alex Francoeur - Tenor Sax, Chris Edmondson - Alto Sax, Gentiane MG - Piano, Levi Dover - Bass, Louis-Vincent Hamel - Drums
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MAY 3RD 2018
Mike Goudreau & The Boppin Blues Band
Mike Goudreau was rocked from the cradle by the voices of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Elvis and the Beatles.
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MAY 4TH 2018
B's Bees Album Launch
Montreal group B`s Bees is a hard swinging jazz outfit that writes compelling original music, and that brings a high energy interpretation to the music of past masters.
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MAY 5TH 2018
Saturated Blue
A Montreal group dedicated to exploring works by innovative composer/improvisors of the 1960s, including Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, and Herbie Hancock
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MAY 6TH 2018
Parc X Trio - Tribute to Coltrane
Continuing their tribute series, Parc X Trio will perform the works of John Coltrane, notably with a performance of A Love Supreme.
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MAY 7TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Al McLean & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MAY 8TH 2018
François Jalbert & Jérôme Beaulieu Duo
Collaborating together since a few years back, François Jalbert and Jérôme Beaulieu now wish to present an acoustic duo whose influences and sounds are as varied as they are original.
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MAY 9TH 2018
Pelletier Trio feat Chloé Edwards and Michelle Nadon Bélanger
feat Chloé Edwards (bass), Gabrielle Pelletier (piano) and Michelle Nadon Bélanger (vocals)
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MAY 10TH 2018
Les Petits Nouveaux Gypsy jazz
Les Petits Nouveaux are a Toronto-based hot-jazz group who inject new influences into a traditional genre.
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MAY 11TH 2018
Beth McKenna Quartet
Feat. Beth McKenna – Tenor Sax / Guillaume Martineau – Piano / Simon Page – Bass / Al Bourgeois - Drums
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MAY 11TH 2018
Beth McKenna Quartet
Feat. Beth McKenna – Tenor Sax / Guillaume Martineau – Piano / Simon Page – Bass / Al Bourgeois - Drums
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MAY 12TH 2018
Dave Turner Feat. Anuschka Wright
Feat. Dave Turner (sax), Anuschka Wright (vocal), Kate Wyatt (piano)
Adrian Vedady (bass), Jim Hillman (drums)
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MAY 13TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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MAY 14TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Rémi Bolduc & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MAY 15TH 2018
François Jalbert & Jérôme Beaulieu Duo
Collaborating together since a few years back, François Jalbert and Jérôme Beaulieu now wish to present an acoustic duo whose influences and sounds are as varied as they are original.
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MAY 15TH 2018
François Jalbert & Jérôme Beaulieu Duo
Collaborating together since a few years back, François Jalbert and Jérôme Beaulieu now wish to present an acoustic duo whose influences and sounds are as varied as they are original.
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MAY 15TH 2018
François Jalbert & Jérôme Beaulieu Duo
Collaborating together since a few years back, François Jalbert and Jérôme Beaulieu now wish to present an acoustic duo whose influences and sounds are as varied as they are original.
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MAY 16TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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MAY 17TH 2018
Ria Reece
Classic R&B – Soul signer Ria Reece is a two time 2014 Lys Blues award nominee for ”Blues & Associated Styles Album of the Year” and ”Breakout Artist”.
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MAY 18TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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MAY 19TH 2018
Colin Hunter
A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.
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MAY 20TH 2018
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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MAY 21ST 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Nick Ferron Geoffroy & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MAY 22ND 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Marianne Trudel plays Antonio Carlos Jobim
Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim featuring Marianne Trudel: piano, RJ Leblanc: electric bass, Sacha Daoud : drums
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MAY 23RD 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MAY 23RD 2018
Fanny Leeb
Fanny Leeb is a 31 year old singer songwriter.
Born and raised in a house of Jazz, she always listened to Ella Fitzgerald.
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MAY 24TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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MAY 25TH 2018
Lorne Lofsky trio avec Adrian Vedady & Andre White
Feat Lorne Lofsky-guitar, Adrian Vedady-bass
Andre White-drums
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MAY 26TH 2018
Jean-Marc Hébert Quartet album launch
Marianne Trudel: piano, Rémi-Jean Leblanc: bass, Pierre Tanguay: drums, Jean-Marc Hébert: guitar
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MAY 27TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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MAY 28TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Nick Ferron Geoffroy & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MAY 29TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Simon Denizart Trio
Feat. Simon Denizart (piano), Jeanne Corpataux (bass) & Michel Medrano (drums)
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MAY 30TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MAY 30TH 2018
Nouvelle R - Album Launch
A blend of instrumental Jazz, Folk and Rock music, Sénescence reflects on the relationship between man and the planet he inhabits.
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MAY 31ST 2018
Svetlana & The Delancey Five
Svetlana Shmulyian - vocals, Rob Garcia - drums, John Chin - piano, Adrian Vedady - upright bass
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JUNE 1ST 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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JUNE 2ND 2018
TEVET SELA Quartet – A Middle Eastern Night!
A creative force with a luscious tone, alto saxophonist Tevet Sela brings a wealth and breadth of influences to his playing that few musicians possess.
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JUNE 3RD 2018
The Conn Artists
Emily Bowmile - Saxophones, Annie Dominique - Saxophones, Charles Colizza - Electric Guitar, Alex Lefaivre - Upright Bass, Al Bourgeois - Drums
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JUNE 4TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Sam Dickinson & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JUNE 5TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Jonathan Turgeon Trio
Jonathan Turgeon Trio celebrates Au fil des feuilles qui craquent and Les rêves errants
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JUNE 6TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JUNE 6TH 2018
Laura Anglade Quintet: Tribute to Carmen Mcrae
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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JUNE 7TH 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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JUNE 8TH 2018
Carlos Jimenez Blue Note Sound Quintet
Carlos Jimenez: guitar, Alexandre Côté: saxophone, Pierre François: piano, Dave Watts: bass, Dave Laing: drums
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JUNE 9TH 2018
Jeff Johnston Five featuring Kevin Dean & Christine Jensen
Jeff Johnston - piano, Kevin Dean - trpt, Christine Jensen - sax, Dave Watts - bass, Dave Laing - drums
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JUNE 10TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JUNE 11TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Sam Kirmayer & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JUNE 12TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Jonathan Turgeon Trion plays the amazing Bud Powell
Accompanied by Dave Laing on the drums and Jonathan Chapman on the bass, the trio will play Powell’s original work and some of his favorite standards.
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JUNE 13TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JUNE 13TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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JUNE 14TH 2018
The Stephen Barry Band
The Stephen Barry Band has long been established as one of Canada's finest blues and folk-blues ensembles performing at home and abroad for the last thirty-eight years.
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JUNE 15TH 2018
Jean-Michel Pilc trio
Featuring: Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), RJ Leblanc(double bass) & Jim Doxas (drums)
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JUNE 16TH 2018
Rachel Therrien Latin jazz quartet
Feat. Rachel Therrien (trumpet), Miguel de Armas (piano), Alex Bellegarde (bass), Michel Medrano Brindis (drums)
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JUNE 16TH 2018
Rachel Therrien Latin jazz quartet
Feat. Rachel Therrien (trumpet), Miguel de Armas (piano), Alex Bellegarde (bass), Michel Medrano Brindis (drums)
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JUNE 17TH 2018
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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JUNE 18TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Josh Rager & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JUNE 19TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Jonathan Turgeon Trion plays Coltrane and Tyner
Jonathan Turgeon offers a night filled with the deep work of John Coltrane and his fellow McCoy Tyner.
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JUNE 20TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JUNE 20TH 2018
Suzi Silva - Fad’AZZ
Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.
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JUNE 20TH 2018
Suzi Silva - Fad’AZZ
Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.
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JUNE 21ST 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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JUNE 22ND 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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JUNE 23RD 2018
Laura Anglade Quintet - Evening of Standards
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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JUNE 24TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JUNE 25TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Paul Shrofel & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JUNE 26TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Jonathan Turgeon - tribute to Nat ‘King’ Cole trio
With Alex Leblanc on the bass and Luc Hermann on the guitar, the group pays a swinging tribute to the iconic drumless trio.
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JUNE 27TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JUNE 27TH 2018
Kathryn Samman Quintet
Vocalist Kathryn Samman is no newcomer to Montreal's music scene.
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JUNE 28TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Wayne Krantz Trio
Wayne Krantz is an American guitarist and composer. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Steely Dan, Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, Chris Potter and David Binney

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JUNE 29TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Veronica Swift with The Emmet Cohen Trio
At age 23, Veronica Swift is now being recognized as one of the top young jazz singers on the scene.

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JUNE 30TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Emmet Cohen Trio feat. Houston Person present the Great American Songbook
American pianist/composer Emmet Cohen performs with bassist Russell Hall, drummer Evan Sherman, and soul-jazz saxophonist Houston Person.

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JULY 1ST 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Benny Golson with The Emmet Cohen trio
Benny Golson is an American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He came to prominence with the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie

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JULY 2ND 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Benny Golson with The Emmet Cohen trio
Benny Golson is an American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He came to prominence with the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie

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JULY 3RD 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
The Jensen Sisters Quintet feat. Helen Sung
The Jensen Sisters Quintet feat. Helen Sung

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JULY 4TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Halie Loren
Oregon native Halie Loren is an internationally recognized artist whose rich and sensitively delivered vocals have garnered her numerous awards and fans from around the world.

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JULY 5TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Bourassa-Donato-Lozano-Tanguay Autour de Bill Evans
Album Launch
Thirty-five years after the death of jazz pianist Bill Evans, the music he played or composed is reinterpreted

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JULY 6TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Guy Mintus Trio + Oran Etkin
Israeli born-New York based pianist, composer and educator Guy Mintus is a “brilliant musician, who melds a multicultural vision with the passion and fury of the jazz greats

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JULY 7TH 2018
Montreal International Jazz Festival:
Matthew Whitaker
Matthew Whitaker (born on April 3, 2001) is an American jazz pianist.

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JULY 8TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JULY 9TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Amirault & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JULY 10TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Arden Arapyan tribute to the trio
Arden Arapyan returns to the Upstairs Jazz Club to perform his unique blend of jazz, fused with influences of Armenia, Cuba, the Middle-East and Latin-America.
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JULY 11TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JULY 11TH 2018
Irem Bekter Trio
Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.
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JULY 12TH 2018
Justin Saladino Blues Band
Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.
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JULY 12TH 2018
Justin Saladino Blues Band
Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.
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JULY 13TH 2018
Remi-Jean Leblanc Trio plays Stevie Wonder
Remi-Jean Leblanc (bass), Jérôme Beaulieu (piano) and Greg Ritchie (drums)
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JULY 14TH 2018
Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band
Banjos, Fiddles, Brass, Hot Jazz, Loose Men, and Clean Liquor.
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JULY 15TH 2018
Parc X Trio - Tribute to Joe Henderson
Back again this July, Parc X Trio will pay tribute to one of the most original jazz composers and saxophonists of his generation; Joe Henderson.
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JULY 16TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Alex Francoeur & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JULY 17TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Arden Arapyan Afro-Carribean Jazz Trio
Juan Pablo Carmona - double bass, Eugenio Roberto "Kiko" Osorio - percussion, Arden Arapyan - piano
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JULY 18TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JULY 18TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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JULY 19TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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JULY 20TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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JULY 21ST 2018
Solon McDade Quintet - Album Launch
“Murals” the debut release by Juno Award winning bassist-composer Solon McDade features nine original modern jazz pieces infused with a love and respect for tradition as well as a passion for modernity and progress.
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JULY 22ND 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JULY 23RD 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Gentiane MG & Levi Dover
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas(drums), and special guests
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JULY 24TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Arden Arapyan trio
Arden Arapyan returns to the Upstairs Jazz Club to perform his unique blend of jazz, fused with influences of Armenia, Cuba, the Middle-East and Latin-America.
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JULY 25TH 2018
Kim Zombik Quartet
Kim Zombik sings jazz standards
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JULY 26TH 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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JULY 27TH 2018
Nadia Theobal: Tribute to Nina Simone
Misunderstood marks Nadia’s debut as a solo artist, emerging on the jazz scene with this tribute to the incomparable Nina Simone.
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JULY 28TH 2018
Diane Nalini
Diane Nalini - vocals, Mike Rud - guitar, Alec Walkington - bass, Camil Bélisle - drums
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JULY 29TH 2018
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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JULY 30TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with Gentiane MG & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote(drums), and special guests
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JULY 31ST 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Arden Arapyan Jazz lyrique Trio
Sasha Djihanian - soprano, Olivier Hébert - contrebasse, Arden Arapyan - piano
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AUGUST 1ST 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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AUGUST 1ST 2018
MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz
Feat. Elie Haroun (vocals), André Faleiros (bass), Sacha Daoud (drums) & John Sadowy (piano).
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AUGUST 2ND 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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AUGUST 3RD 2018
Joe Sullivan Quintet Feat. Kirk McDonald
Joe Sullivan, trumpet / Kirk MacDonald, tenor sax/ François Bourassa, piano / Adrian Vedady, bass / André White, drums
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AUGUST 5TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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AUGUST 6TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Nick di Giovanni & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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AUGUST 7TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Parc X Trio presents Tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim
For the first night of their residency, Parc X Trio will pay hommage to the great Antonio Carlos Jobim.
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AUGUST 8TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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AUGUST 8TH 2018
McGill Jazz Workshop Faculty
Frank Lozano: Saxophone, Carlos Jimenez: guitar, Fraser Hollins: Bass, Dave Laing: drums
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AUGUST 9TH 2018
Shtreiml Turkish blues
Founded in 2002, Shtreiml offers a high-octane mix of not-so-traditional Eastern-European and Turkish music.
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AUGUST 10TH 2018
Jean-Michel Pilc trio
Featuring: Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), Cole Birney-Stewart (bass), Michel Lambert, (drums)
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AUGUST 11TH 2018
Harold López-Nussa Trio
Harold López-Nussa’s music reflects the full range and richness of Cuban music, with its distinctive combination of classical, folkloric and popular elements, as well as its embrace of jazz improvisation.
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AUGUST 12TH 2018
The Conn Artists
Emily Bowmile - Saxophones, Annie Dominique - Saxophones, Charles Colizza - Electric Guitar, Alex Lefaivre - Upright Bass, Al Bourgeois - Drums
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AUGUST 13TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Nick di Giovanni & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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AUGUST 14TH 2018
Olivier Babaz & François Jalbert Duo
Olivier babaz (bass & kalimbas, compositions) invites francois jalbert (guitar)
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AUGUST 15TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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AUGUST 15TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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AUGUST 16TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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AUGUST 17TH 2018
Undercover Quartet
Feat.: Paul Brochu (Drums), Jean-Benoit Lasanté (Guitar), Jean-François Groulx (Piano), Peter Kisilenko (Bass)
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AUGUST 18TH 2018
Mike Goudreau Quartet
Mike Goudreau was rocked from the cradle by the voices of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Elvis and the Beatles.
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AUGUST 19TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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AUGUST 20TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with Jean-Sebastien Williams & Levi Dover
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote(drums), and special guests
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AUGUST 21ST 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Parc X Trio presents Tribute to Bud Powell
Feat. Gabriel Vinuela-Pelletier: piano, Alex Lefaivre: double-bass, Mark Nelson: drums
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AUGUST 22ND 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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AUGUST 22ND 2018
Éveline
At times art-pop, at times indie-classical, but always touching, Éveline’s first eponymous album one of sweet yet captivating discoveries.
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AUGUST 23RD 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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AUGUST 24TH 2018
Colin Hunter
A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.
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AUGUST 25TH 2018
Colin Hunter
A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.
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AUGUST 26TH 2018
Mike Bruzzese Quartet
Mike Bruzzese - Guitar, Marie Fatima Rudolph - Piano, Jonathan Chapman - Bass, Norbert Botos - Drums
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AUGUST 27TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with Erik Hove & Levi Dover
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote(drums), and special guests
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AUGUST 28TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Parc X Trio
Feat. Gabriel Vinuela-Pelletier: piano, Alex Lefaivre: double-bass, Mark Nelson: drums
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AUGUST 29TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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AUGUST 29TH 2018
Irem Bekter Trio
Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.
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AUGUST 30TH 2018
Ben Racine Blues Band
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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AUGUST 31ST 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018
Masson Stomp
A musical journey to New Orleans in the 20s and 40s, this is what Masson Stomp is all about: Dixieland jazz and Swing styles.
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SEPTEMBER 2ND 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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SEPTEMBER 3RD 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Taurey Butler & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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SEPTEMBER 4TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Guillaume Martineau presents Tribute to Brel & Brassens
feat.
Guillaume Martineau : piano / Mark Nelson : drums / Eric Lagacé : bass
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SEPTEMBER 5TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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SEPTEMBER 5TH 2018
From Italy: Giovanni Perin featuring Christine Jensen 4tet
Giovanni Perin, this young Italian vibraphonist, winner of several international Awards presents his new project in collaboration with world renowned saxophonist and composer Christine Jensen
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SEPTEMBER 6TH 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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SEPTEMBER 7TH 2018
David Rourke Quartet ft Ron di Lauro Tribute to Tony Romandini
David Rourke: Guitar / Ron Di Lauro: Trumpet / Alec Walkington: Bass / Andre White: Drums
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SEPTEMBER 8TH 2018
Stephen Menold Oh My Mingus
Oh My Mingus Is a Montreal based group of Improvisers that are breathing life into Jazz.
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SEPTEMBER 9TH 2018
Arden Arapyan & Sasha Djihanian
Arden Arapyan was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of Armenian descent. Throughout his life, Arden was exposed to many drastically varying styles of music.
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SEPTEMBER 9TH 2018
Arden Arapyan & Sasha Djihanian
Arden Arapyan was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of Armenian descent. Throughout his life, Arden was exposed to many drastically varying styles of music.
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SEPTEMBER 10TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Al Bourgeois, Al McLean & Jonathan Chapman
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Al Bourgeois, Al McLean & Jonathan Chapman
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SEPTEMBER 11TH 2018
Tevet Sela/John Roney Duo
In this special meeting, Tevet and John will play both their original compositions.
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SEPTEMBER 11TH 2018
Tevet Sela/John Roney Duo
In this special meeting, Tevet and John will play both their original compositions.
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SEPTEMBER 12TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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SEPTEMBER 12TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. Paul Shrofel
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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SEPTEMBER 13TH 2018
Pat Sonnyboy Gumbo Loiselle
Born In Montréal, Pat Loiselle has been part of the Blues and 'Roots' Music scene for more
than 25 years.
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SEPTEMBER 14TH 2018
Sam Kirmayer Trio featuring Ben Paterson High and Low Album Launch
Feat. Sam Kirmayer (guitar), Ben Paterson (organ), Dave Laing (drums)
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SEPTEMBER 15TH 2018
Jean-Michel Pilc invites Ranee Lee & Laura Anglade
Feat. Jean-Michel Pilc, piano - Ranee Lee, vocals - Laura Anglade, vocals - Mike De Masi, bass - Al Bourgeois, drums
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SEPTEMBER 16TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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SEPTEMBER 17TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Geoff Lapp & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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SEPTEMBER 18TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Guillaume Martineau presents Tribute to Keith Jarrett
Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano.
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SEPTEMBER 19TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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SEPTEMBER 19TH 2018
Malarafe Quartet Contemporary jazz
The band meets after 13 years, on stage to present its resolutely contemporary and energetic jazz.
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SEPTEMBER 20TH 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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SEPTEMBER 21ST 2018
Kennedy/Kaldestad Quintet
Featuring : Donny Kennedy: Alto Sax, Steve Kaldestad: Tenor Sax, Andre White: Piano, Alec Walkington: Bass, Dave Laing: Drums
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SEPTEMBER 22ND 2018
Kennedy/Kaldestad Quintet
Featuring : Donny Kennedy: Alto Sax, Steve Kaldestad: Tenor Sax, Andre White: Piano, Alec Walkington: Bass, Dave Laing: Drums
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SEPTEMBER 23RD 2018
MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz
Feat. Elie Haroun (vocals), André Faleiros (bass), Sacha Daoud (drums) & John Sadowy (piano).
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SEPTEMBER 24TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Geoff Lapp & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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SEPTEMBER 25TH 2018
Piano Trio Tuesdays: Guillaume Martineau presents Tribute to The Beatles
Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano.
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SEPTEMBER 26TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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SEPTEMBER 26TH 2018
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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SEPTEMBER 27TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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SEPTEMBER 28TH 2018
Eric Harding Quintet Hard Bop and Beyond
Lex French : Trumpet / Frank Lozano : Sax / Adrian Vedady : Bass / Louis Vincent Hamel : Drums / Eric Harding : Piano
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SEPTEMBER 29TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Fabrice Laurent & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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SEPTEMBER 30TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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OCTOBER 1ST 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Carlos Jimenez & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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OCTOBER 2ND 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 3RD 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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OCTOBER 3RD 2018
Johanne Desforges - Album Launch
Johanne Desforges - Voice, Sam Kirmayer - Guitar, Jonathan Champman - Bass, Valérie Lacombe - Drums, Julien Desforges - Handpan
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OCTOBER 4TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 4TH 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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OCTOBER 5TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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OCTOBER 6TH 2018
Tia Brazda with special guest Steven Taetz
Much like her attire, Tia Brazda pairs the old with the new - combining elements of vintage jazz and blues and rockabilly with modern pop influences.
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OCTOBER 7TH 2018
The OFF festival presents: TRIO ELLIAS / COPLAND / VEDADY
The Ellias / Copland / Vedady Trio has received much critical acclaim for their live performances, as well as for their first recording as a band, Sticks and Stones.

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OCTOBER 8TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Carlos Jimenez & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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OCTOBER 9TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 9TH 2018
Mike Rud Trio
Mike Rud is a jazz guitarist and music teacher currently living in Montreal.
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OCTOBER 10TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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OCTOBER 10TH 2018
Suzi Silva - Fad’AZZ
Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.
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OCTOBER 10TH 2018
Suzi Silva - Fad’AZZ
Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.
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OCTOBER 11TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 11TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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OCTOBER 12TH 2018
Andrea Superstein with Special Guest Elizabeth Shepherd Worlds Apart Album Release
Andrea Superstein began her budding career in musical theatre, where she was introduced to the jazz standards of the Great American Songbook.
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OCTOBER 13TH 2018
Lorraine Desmarais Trio plays Bill Evans
Pianist and composer Lorraine Desmarais is known in Canada, the USA, Europe, Mexico, China, Indonesia and Africa for her solo, trio and big band performances.
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OCTOBER 14TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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OCTOBER 15TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Al McLean & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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OCTOBER 17TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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OCTOBER 17TH 2018
Deanne Matley
Canadian jazz vocalist Deanne Matley’s reputation just keeps growing.
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OCTOBER 18TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 18TH 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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OCTOBER 19TH 2018
Laura Anglade Quintet debut album prelaunch
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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OCTOBER 20TH 2018
Diane Nalini
Diane's quintet will be recording an album together this fall in Montreal, and they will be previewing all-new material for that project at Upstairs on October 20th, including some new songs
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OCTOBER 21ST 2018
Arden Arapyan Quartet
Arden Arapyan was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of Armenian descent. Throughout his life, Arden was exposed to many drastically varying styles of music.
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OCTOBER 22ND 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Al McLean & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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OCTOBER 23RD 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 23RD 2018
Matt Herskowitz Trio
Uniquely combining the superlative technique of a classical virtuoso with his prowess in jazz, world music and free improvisation, Matt Herskowitz has carved out a unique and personal voice in music.
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OCTOBER 24TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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OCTOBER 24TH 2018
Irem Bekter Trio
Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.
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OCTOBER 25TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 25TH 2018
Erin Costelo & Shanon McNally
Erin Costelo’s fifth studio album cements her status as an utterly inimitable voice in Americana music.
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OCTOBER 26TH 2018
Angel Forrest blues Trio
There is no question that Angel Forrest is one of the most powerful singers on the contemporary blues scene today.
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OCTOBER 27TH 2018
Pilc / Blais / Hove / Hollenbeck Paperless Composers
Feat Jean-Michel Pilc, piano - Samuel Blais, sax - Erik Hove, sax - John Hollenbeck, drums
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OCTOBER 28TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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OCTOBER 29TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Al McLean & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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OCTOBER 30TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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OCTOBER 30TH 2018
Matt Herskowitz Trio
Uniquely combining the superlative technique of a classical virtuoso with his prowess in jazz, world music and free improvisation, Matt Herskowitz has carved out a unique and personal voice in music.
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OCTOBER 31ST 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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OCTOBER 31ST 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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NOVEMBER 1ST 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 1ST 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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NOVEMBER 2ND 2018
Wallace Roney Quintet
Wallace was mentored by Miles Davis after Miles heard him in 1983 at his birthday gala performance in Carnegie Hall.
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NOVEMBER 3RD 2018
Wallace Roney Quintet
Wallace was mentored by Miles Davis after Miles heard him in 1983 at his birthday gala performance in Carnegie Hall.
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NOVEMBER 4TH 2018
Closed at night for Private Event
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NOVEMBER 4TH 2018
Closed at night for Private Event
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NOVEMBER 5TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Christine Jensen & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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NOVEMBER 6TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 6TH 2018
Trio Tuesdays: Olivier Babaz presents Bass & Kalimbas, Rythms & Resonances
The trio will present a brand new repertoire around the various aspects of Bass & Kalimbas, as well as its surprising rhythmic articulations.
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NOVEMBER 7TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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NOVEMBER 7TH 2018
Christine Tassan Trio Gypsy Jazz
Gypsy jazz at its best with Christine Tassan on lead guitar, Hugues-Olivier Blouin on bass and Lise-Anne Ross on rhythm guitar.
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NOVEMBER 8TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 8TH 2018
Ben Racine Blues Band
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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NOVEMBER 9TH 2018
John Stetch & Vulneraville
Feat. John Stetch – Piano, Steve Kortyka – Sax, Philippe Lemm – Drums, Ben Tiberio – Bass
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NOVEMBER 10TH 2018
Lorraine Klaasen Township Memories
Lorraine Klaasen is one of the few South African artists who have preserved the classic sound of ‘Township Music'
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NOVEMBER 11TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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NOVEMBER 12TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Christine Jensen & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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NOVEMBER 13TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 13TH 2018
Trio Tuesdays: Olivier Babaz presents 10 strings & beyond
A night under the sign of musical complicity, improvisation and imaginary folk.
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NOVEMBER 14TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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NOVEMBER 14TH 2018
Ema Jean
Ema Jean is a jazz vocalist and singer-songwriter from Montreal who has been living and performing abroad for the last 3 years
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NOVEMBER 15TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 15TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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NOVEMBER 16TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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NOVEMBER 17TH 2018
Jean-Michel Pilc trio
Featuring: Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), Mike de Masi (double bass) & Jim Doxas (drums)
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NOVEMBER 18TH 2018
Arden Arapyan Quartet
Arden Arapyan was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of Armenian descent. Throughout his life, Arden was exposed to many drastically varying styles of music.
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NOVEMBER 19TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Amirault & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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NOVEMBER 20TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 20TH 2018
Trio Tuesdays: Olivier Babaz presents Piano Trio Shapes
An exploration of the various shapes and textures of the classic jazz trio.
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NOVEMBER 21ST 2018
Danilo Rea solo
in collaboration with Umbria Jazz
Rea has performed with, among others, Chet Baker, Lee Konitz, Steve Grossman, Mimmo Cafiero, Phil Woods, Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller and Kenny Wheeler.
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NOVEMBER 22ND 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 22ND 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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NOVEMBER 23RD 2018
Denis Chang invites Duved Dunayevski
Israeli guitarist Duved Dunayevsky is one of the most authentic-sounding musicians in today's Hot Jazz scene.
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NOVEMBER 24TH 2018
Laura Anglade Quintet - Anita O'day tribute
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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NOVEMBER 25TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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NOVEMBER 26TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Steve Amirault & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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NOVEMBER 27TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 27TH 2018
Trio Tuesdays: Olivier Babaz presents Soundscapes
A repertoire of original compositions, standards and improvised soundscapes.
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NOVEMBER 28TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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NOVEMBER 28TH 2018
Irem Bekter Trio
Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.
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NOVEMBER 29TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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NOVEMBER 29TH 2018
Riot and the Blues Devils
Formed in 2001, Riot and the Blues Devils have played most major venues and festivals on the Québec Blues scene.
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NOVEMBER 30TH 2018
Kim Zombik - Tribute to Abbey Lincoln
The music is the magic: Tribute to Abbey Lincoln
Kim Zombik sings a wealth of both jazz and original music.
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DECEMBER 1ST 2018
Misses Satchmo
Misses Satchmo, a quintet led by the dazzling Lysandre Champagne on vocals and trumpet, presents an original, modern take on the works of Louis Armstrong, nicknamed Satchmo.
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DECEMBER 2ND 2018
Ben Rosenblum Trio feat. Sam Kirmayer
Described as an "impressive talent" by All About Jazz, Ben Rosenblum is a jazz pianist, accordionist and composer based in New York
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DECEMBER 3RD 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Lex French & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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DECEMBER 4TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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DECEMBER 4TH 2018
Parc X Trio: Parc X-Mas
HO! HO! HO! It’s that time of year, so Parc X trio will play a selection of Christmas hits! Come be merry and celebrate the Holidays in style!
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DECEMBER 5TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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DECEMBER 5TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. John Sadowy
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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DECEMBER 6TH 2018
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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DECEMBER 6TH 2018
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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DECEMBER 7TH 2018
Colin Hunter
A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.
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DECEMBER 8TH 2018
Colin Hunter
A huge fan of the 1950s crooner-jazz repertoire, Colin Hunter has launched a few CDs and has hit the stage many times with the ever-talented vocal singer Kim Richardson.
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DECEMBER 9TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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DECEMBER 10TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Lex French & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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DECEMBER 11TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. Paul Shrofel
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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DECEMBER 11TH 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo ft. Paul Shrofel
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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DECEMBER 12TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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DECEMBER 12TH 2018
Diane Nalini & Mike Rud Trio Christmas show
This show will include many holiday jazz classics sung by Diane and Mike. They’ll even sing a few duets!
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DECEMBER 13TH 2018
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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DECEMBER 14TH 2018
Paulo Ramos Brazilian Jazz Quartet
Avec: Paulo Ramos (guitare et voix), Jessica Vigneault (piano et voix), Roberto Murray (Sax & flute) & Daniel Bellegarde (percussions)
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DECEMBER 15TH 2018
Laura Anglade Quintet Christmas Show
Feat. Michael Johancsik (sax), Sam Kirmayer (guitar), Mike de Masi (bass), Valérie Lacombe (drums)
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DECEMBER 16TH 2018
Arden Arapyan & Sasha Djihanian
Arden Arapyan was born in Montreal, Canada, into a family of Armenian descent. Throughout his life, Arden was exposed to many drastically varying styles of music.
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DECEMBER 17TH 2018
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Guillaume Pilote with Paul Shrofel & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Guillaume Pilote (drums), and special guests
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DECEMBER 18TH 2018
Olivia Khoury Quartet
Olivia Khoury is a 22-year-old dancer and singer-songwriter born and raised in Montreal.
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DECEMBER 19TH 2018
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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DECEMBER 19TH 2018
Suzi Silva - Fad’AZZ
Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.
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DECEMBER 20TH 2018
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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DECEMBER 21ST 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet Christmas Show
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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DECEMBER 22ND 2018
Simon Denizart Latin Quartet
Originally from France, the pianist Simon Denizart came to Montreal in 2011 to study jazz performance at Univerity de Montreal with Luc Beaugrand.
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DECEMBER 23RD 2018
Closed at night for Private Event
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DECEMBER 24TH 2018
Closed - Happy Holidays!!
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DECEMBER 25TH 2018
Closed - Happy Holidays!!
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DECEMBER 26TH 2018
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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DECEMBER 27TH 2018
Jim Zeller acoustic duo
A dominant figure on the Quebec blues scene, Jim Zeller has the nasty habit of getting people in a frenzy everywhere he plays his harmonica.
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DECEMBER 28TH 2018
Rachel Therrien Latin jazz quartet
The creative young trumpet player and composer, Rachel Therrien is as well new for her musical abilities as well as her rigorous work ethic.
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DECEMBER 29TH 2018
Ben Racine Blues Band
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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DECEMBER 30TH 2018
Yoel Diaz Cubarteto Cuban Jazz
This great pianist, songwriter, composer and arranger born in Holguin, Cuba, evolving on the at every concert
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DECEMBER 31ST 2018
Dawn Tyler Watson - New Years Eve Party
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Upstairs with vocalist Dawn Tyler Watson and her band!
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JANUARY 1ST 2019
Closed - Happy New Year!!
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JANUARY 2ND 2019
Frim Fram
A fresh and fun mix of swing, blues, folk and jazz, Eleanor Young and Peter Modos take a playful approach on old favourites from the early jazz era and beyond.
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JANUARY 3RD 2019
Slim Dubois Blues Band
Blues, Rock & Roll, Boogie Woogie and R&B
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JANUARY 4TH 2019
Beth McKenna Quartet
Laureate of the Prix Opus for Jazz Concert of the Year (“Home: Montreal” – Beth McKenna Jazz Orchestra), Beth is quickly making her unique mark on the Canadian jazz scene.
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JANUARY 5TH 2019
Valérie Lacombe Sextet
With her main project, the Valérie Lacombe Sextet, she is on a mission to uplift and unify people through bold, joyful, swinging music.
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JANUARY 6TH 2019
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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JANUARY 7TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Frank Lozano & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 8TH 2019
François Jalbert & Jérôme Beaulieu Duo
Collaborating together since a few years back, François Jalbert and Jérôme Beaulieu now wish to present an acoustic duo whose influences and sounds are as varied as they are original.
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JANUARY 9TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 9TH 2019
Ema Jean
Ema Jean is a jazz vocalist and singer-songwriter from Montreal who has been living and performing abroad for the last 3 years
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JANUARY 10TH 2019
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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JANUARY 11TH 2019
Josh Rager - "Dreams and Other Stories" Cd Launch
Josh is a pianist, arranger, composer, and teacher based in Montreal, Canada. Throughout his 10 year career he has performed extensively in Japan, Europe and North America.
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JANUARY 12TH 2019
Norman Marshall Villeneuve's Jazz Message
Norman Marshall Villeneuve is an icon of Canadian jazz. Norm grew up in Montreal's Little Burgundy.
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JANUARY 13TH 2019
Juan Carmona Quartet
United around a creative and mixed music, the quartet gave birth to an original and innovative Jazz highlighting the talent of its four musicians.
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JANUARY 14TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Frank Lozano & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 15TH 2019
Tevet Sela/Jean-Michel Pilc Duo
In this special meeting, Tevet and Jean-Michel will play both their original compositions.
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JANUARY 16TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 16TH 2019
Irem Bekter Trio
Born in Istanbul, her multidisciplinary talent was nurtured in the UK before an extensive period in Argentina developing her own take on South American music.
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JANUARY 17TH 2019
Shawn McPherson
Barely 22 years old, Shawn McPherson has already established himself as an up and coming harmonica master.
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JANUARY 18TH 2019
Laura Anglade Quintet - Tribute to Nancy Wilson
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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JANUARY 19TH 2019
John Raymond & Real Feels CD Release w/Gilad Hekselman & Colin Stranahan
With a singular voice as a trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer, John Raymond is “steering jazz in the right direction” (Downbeat Magazine).
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JANUARY 20TH 2019
Closed due to snow storm
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JANUARY 21ST 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Kenny Bibace & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 22ND 2019
Parc X Trio: Standards
Parc X Trio will perform select standards from their Tribute series from last year.
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JANUARY 23RD 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 23RD 2019
Wray Downes Trio 88th birthday celebration!
Wray Downes has indeed earned the title of Grand Man of the piano. His career has spanned one-half of a century and his accomplishments & awards are certainly too numerous to recite.
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JANUARY 24TH 2019
Wray Downes Trio 88th birthday celebration!
Wray Downes has indeed earned the title of Grand Man of the piano. His career has spanned one-half of a century and his accomplishments & awards are certainly too numerous to recite.
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JANUARY 25TH 2019
Lex French & Kevin Dean play Roy & Diz
Kiwi firebrand trumpeter Lex French teams up with Montreal’s ‘godfather of jazz trumpet’ Kevin Dean to present a tribute to Roy Eldridge and Dizzy Gillespie.
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JANUARY 26TH 2019
Ron Di Lauro Sextet: Kind of Blue, tribute to Miles Davis
Ron Di Lauro Sextet: Kind of Blue, tribute to Miles Davis
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JANUARY 27TH 2019
Mike Bruzzese Quintet Ft Kevin Dean plays Lee Morgan and Kenny Dorham
Mike has assembled a special quintet featuring the great trumpeter Kevin Dean to play the music of Lee Morgan and Kenny Dorham.
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JANUARY 28TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Kenny Bibace & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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JANUARY 29TH 2019
Tommy D Quartet
Montreal-based saxophonist and entertainer TOMMY D embodies the spirit of adult-contemporary jazz in fun and family-friendly performances
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JANUARY 30TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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JANUARY 30TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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JANUARY 31ST 2019
Ben Racine Blues Band
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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FEBRUARY 1ST 2019
Carlos Jimenez Blue Note Sound Quintet
Montreal guitarist Carlos Jiménez presents his brand new Quintet.
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FEBRUARY 2ND 2019
Dave Turner & The Earthtones
Saxophonist and composer Dave Turner leads a quartet of some of the best performers in town playing original compositions and standard tunes in hard bop and latin jazz styles.
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FEBRUARY 3RD 2019
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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FEBRUARY 4TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Joel Miller & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 5TH 2019
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 5TH 2019
Manela Quartet
Violinist Marie Neige Lavigne invites you to discover her original compositions with her group Manela.
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FEBRUARY 6TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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FEBRUARY 6TH 2019
Conections Jazz Trio + Jam Session
Dimi Ditrow is a New York based jazz drummer and educator from a Bulgarian descent. He has the influence from the great masters such as Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones and Tonny Williams.
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FEBRUARY 7TH 2019
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 7TH 2019
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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FEBRUARY 8TH 2019
B's Bees
Montreal group B`s Bees is a hard swinging jazz outfit that brings a high energy interpretation to the music of past masters.
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FEBRUARY 9TH 2019
Jean-Michel Pilc & Invisible Ink
Born in 1960 in Paris, and now an American citizen, self taught Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous giants in the music field
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FEBRUARY 10TH 2019
Impulso Flamenco
Formed by Mexican percussionist and singer Sergio Barrenechea, Impulso Flamenco presents a mix repertoire of traditional Flamenco in fusion with Latino and Arab musics, with Jazz accents.
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FEBRUARY 11TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Joel Miller & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 12TH 2019
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 12TH 2019
Alec Schulman trio - Tribute to Keith Jarrett
Alec Schulman, 19, is a jazz pianist from Los Angeles, California.
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FEBRUARY 13TH 2019
Suzi Silva Trio
Suzi Silva, of Portuguese origin, is the instigator of this project, which aims to merge Fado and Jazz.
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FEBRUARY 14TH 2019
Valentine's Day: Dorothée Berryman
A mid-winter ritual, singer, actress Dorothée Berryman performing ballads in the intimate setting of Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill for Valentine’s Day
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FEBRUARY 15TH 2019
Guillaume Martineau Trio - Tribute to the Beatles
Guillaume Martineau has pursued many years of professional studies in classical piano.
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FEBRUARY 16TH 2019
Tevet Sela & Jason Rosenblatt - 'Mizmor' Album Launch
Collection of original music inspired by the ancient cantillations of old Morocco, the uplifting klezmer melodies of Eastern-Europe and the glorious modal improvisations of John Coltrane.
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FEBRUARY 17TH 2019
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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FEBRUARY 18TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with sienna dahlen & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 19TH 2019
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 19TH 2019
Kevin Warren Trio
The trio plays Medeski Martin and Wood and originals
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FEBRUARY 20TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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FEBRUARY 20TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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FEBRUARY 21ST 2019
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 21ST 2019
DURHAM COUNTY POETS
Durham County Poets are from the Chateauguay valley located in Quebec, Canada. Their influences are varied, from blues to folk, from jazz to ragtime.
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FEBRUARY 22ND 2019
Laura Anglade Quintet
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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FEBRUARY 23RD 2019
Jean-Marc Hébert Quartet
Jean-Marc Hébert is a guitarist, composer, and certified classical guitar teacher.
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FEBRUARY 24TH 2019
MARACUJÁ Brazilian jazz
Feat. Elie Haroun (vocals), André Faleiros (bass), Sacha Daoud (drums) & John Sadowy (piano).
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FEBRUARY 25TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with sienna dahlen & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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FEBRUARY 26TH 2019
McGill Jazz combo
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30pm, Upstairs showcases McGill University’s Schulich School of Music students.
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FEBRUARY 26TH 2019
Rachel Therrien duo avec Miguel De Armas
Working Between New York and Montreal, French-Canadian trumpeter, bandleader and composer Rachel Therrien is fairly recognized on the Jazz international scene
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FEBRUARY 27TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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FEBRUARY 27TH 2019
Dave Turner presents the next generation
Saxophonist and composer Dave Turner presents the next generation
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FEBRUARY 28TH 2019
Justin Saladino Blues Band
Born and raised in Montreal, Justin Saladino gives a fresh take on the blues.
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MARCH 1ST 2019
Bourassa-Donato-Lozano-Tanguay Autour de Bill Evans
Thirty-five years after the death of jazz pianist Bill Evans, the music he played or composed is reinterpreted by Michel Donato, Francois Bourassa, Frank Lozano and Pierre Tanguay.
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MARCH 2ND 2019
NUIT BLANCHE: whip cream Band
Nuit Blanche with the Whip Cream Band

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MARCH 3RD 2019
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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MARCH 4TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with David Rourke & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 5TH 2019
Rachel Therrien Trio ft. Claire Devlin & Marika Gaela
Rachel Therrien invites Claire Devlin and Marika Gaela.
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MARCH 6TH 2019
Jam Session with the Concordia Jazz Students
5pm to 7pm - Every Wednesday, students in the jazz program at Concordia University will play at Upstairs.
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MARCH 6TH 2019
Andy MacDonald & invités Album launch
Originally from Toronto, Andy MacDonald is a jazz manouche guitarist and singer based in Montreal.
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MARCH 7TH 2019
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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MARCH 8TH 2019
Stephen Menold Oh My Mingus
Oh My Mingus Is a Montreal based group of Improvisers that are breathing life into Jazz.
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MARCH 9TH 2019
Joel Miller & Hilario Duran Quartet
Two award-winning Canadian Jazz masters join forces to create a magical evening of Melodiously grooving Latin Jazz.
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MARCH 11TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Zach Fisher & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 12TH 2019
Vicious Short Attack
Featuring: Julien Sandiford - Guitar, Joe Ferracuti - piano, Shaun Ryan - bass, Matthieu Bélanger - clarinet, Max Lazich - drums
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MARCH 14TH 2019
Fuel Junkie
Fuel Junkie is a blues act that builds upon the traditional trio and adds three powerful saxophones.
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MARCH 15TH 2019
Laura Anglade Quintet
Originally from a small village in the south of France and raised in Connecticut, Laura is influenced by her parents’ gypsy jazz and classical backgrounds.
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MARCH 16TH 2019
Série invitation Jim Doxas: Lorne Lofsky
Lorne Lofsky is an internationally recognized jazz guitarist. Born and raised in Toronto, he has been playing professionally for the last 42 years.
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MARCH 17TH 2019
Latin Jazz Night
Featuring: Domier Gonzales (percussions), Michel Cantero (piano), Nestor Rodriguez (sax), Alex Bellegarde (bass)
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MARCH 18TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Alec Schulman & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 19TH 2019
David Rourke Trio feat. Jonathan Chapman & Dave Laing
Taking inspiration from the famous guitar trios of Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and countless others, they will be playing standards as well as originals.
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MARCH 20TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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MARCH 22ND 2019
Masson Stomp
A musical journey to New Orleans in the 20s and 40s, this is what Masson Stomp is all about: Dixieland jazz and Swing styles.
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MARCH 23RD 2019
The Note Poets
The notes flow, hot... the words, an after thought. Notion for motion, a magic potion. Montreal based group brings a new sound. Pass the word around!
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MARCH 24TH 2019
Annam’s Family Jazz Project - Album Launch
A mix of Jazz and many other styles : Hip-Hop, Afro, Latin, Fusion, Funk...etc
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MARCH 25TH 2019
Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas with Julian Paulo Jayme & Adrian Vedady
This week: The Upstairs Jam session is hosted by Jim Doxas (drums), and special guests
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MARCH 26TH 2019
David Rourke Trio feat. André White & Eric Lagacé
They will draw inspiration from the great guitar-piano-bass trios of the past like the Ahmad Jamal, Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole trios.
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MARCH 27TH 2019
Ben Racine Blues Band - Album Recording
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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MARCH 28TH 2019
Ben Racine Blues Band - Album Recording
Ben’s soulful voice is reminiscent of the greatest Rhythm and Blues vocalists of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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MARCH 29TH 2019
Peter Bernstein & The Mike Rud Trio
Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, with musicians from all generations.
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APRIL 4TH 2019
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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APRIL 6TH 2019
Harpdog Brown & the Travelin’ Blues Show
Harpdog Brown has been immersed in the Canadian blues scene for over 30 years.
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APRIL 17TH 2019
Olivia Khoury Quartet
Olivia Khoury is a 22-year-old dancer and singer-songwriter born and raised in Montreal.
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APRIL 20TH 2019
Série invitation Jim Doxas: Robi Botos
Robi Botos is one of Canada’s most talented and respected young jazz pianists.
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APRIL 24TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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MAY 2ND 2019
Bharath and his Rhythm Four
Their time-stamped authentic style, purist approach and incomparable energy, is inspired by the great American bluesmen who once scoured the juke joints of Chicago and the Midwest.
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MAY 4TH 2019
Jean-Michel Pilc & Invisible Ink
Born in 1960 in Paris, and now an American citizen, self taught Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous giants in the music field
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MAY 17TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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MAY 18TH 2019
Série invitation Jim Doxas: Dave Young
Order of Canada recipient, Dr. Dave Young, is one of Canada’s most celebrated and valued bassists, composers, arrangers, and educators.
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MAY 29TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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JUNE 26TH 2019
Dawn Tyler Watson Duo
Dawn Tyler Watson is a six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist.
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