One of Canada’s most sought after musicians, Jim Doxas plays extensively both nationally and overseas. Distinguished for his improvisational approach to jazz, he makes the case that percussion can be as performative as a lyrical instrument.

Video: “Upstairs Jam Session hosted by Jim Doxas”

Taurey Butler is a phenomenal jazz pianist of the highest calibre.

Hailing from East Orange, New Jersey, he has played in numerous cities across the world from Hong Kong to New York and now makes his home in Montréal. Taurey’s debut self-titled recording on the Justin Time label was released in November 2011 to resounding critical acclaim. He emerges as a fully-formed master of hard-driving swing with a deep feeling for the blues and ballads.

It’s easy to get lost in the fire and funk, the sweetness and swing, of Taurey Butler. But you can also follow the light that his music emanates.

Musicians:
Taurey Butler (piano)
Fraser Hollins (bass)
Louis-Vincent Hamel (drums)

Youtube video: “Taurey Butler Trio – The Preacher”

Jim Doxas has been heavily influenced by rock, jazz, Motown and World Music. His work can be heard on over 150 albums and soundtracks, and he is a popular featured artist at jazz festivals worldwide.

Jim has been recognized by way of receiving Felix and Juno Awards, as well as nominations for Academy and Grammy Awards.

Al McLean – Saxophone
Francois Bourassa – Piano
Walter Stinson – Bass
Jim Doxas – Drums

Youtube video: “CODE Quartet – Tipsy (Live 2021)”

Diavi is an experienced trumpetist, composer, arranger and band leader coming from Cuba who has the intention of bringing his Afro-Cuban Contemporary Jazz to Montreal’s scene, having a warm mix between contemporary Jazz and his cuban influences coming from La Rumba, Latin Jazz and the Cuban music of this days, introducing his own project “Diavinci’s Code”

Musicians:
Willy Barreto on Piano
Clarence Corbeil on Drums
Arturo Zegarra on Congas
Juan Quintero on Bass
Diavi on Trumpet

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Award-winning, Montreal-born Sharon Azrieli has had a 30+ year career as a performer of Opera, Jazz and Cantorial music, and is now adding acting in movies to her artistic pursuits. She started with leading roles at the Southeastern Savoyards and the Light Opera of Manhattan, then went on to perform at Carnegie Hall, the Canadian Opera Company, L’opera de Paris a la Bastille and the Metropolitan Opera, as well as with many great orchestras and symphonies across the globe.

Musicians:
John Roney: piano
Fraser Hollins: bass
Mark Nelson: drums

Youtube video: “Sharon Azrieli”