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)
Rémi-Jean LeBlanc (bass)
Wali Muhammad (drums)

Youtube video: “Taurey Butler Trio – The Preacher”

Rachel has presented her Latin Jazz project in many different formats since 2009 with compositions and arrangements tinted with many musical influences from different Latin-American and Caribbean countries. After living in Cuba, studying at the Instituto Supérior de Arte in Havana Cuba in 2008 and having a multitude of experiences with many latin music groups, Therrien founded her own project to play the music of the cultures she’s so passionate about.

Joined by drums, piano, bass and percussion, sometimes guitar and horn sections, Rachel Therrien runs a warm show high in soulful human connections with covers of groups Irakere, Buena Vista Social Club, Dizzy Gillespie, a latin jazz John Coltrane and many compositions. You like Jazz and love Latin music and dance, Rachel Therrien’s “Latin Jazz Project” is the perfect concert for you!

Musicians:
Rachel Therrien – Trumpet
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Youtube video: “MOJO”

Mike Bruzzese launches his new album Another Space on Bent River Records, joined by an all-star ensemble featuring two of New York City’s finest: Ben Solomon on saxophone and Adam Arruda on drums, alongside one of Montreal’s top bassists, Mike De Masi. The band will perform music from the new record and more, bringing together some of today’s most compelling improvisers for a powerful live experience.

Ben Solomon, a member of Wallace Roney’s Quintet from 2012–2017, refined his musical identity through collaborations with legends such as Buster Williams, Lenny White, Patrice Rushen, Ron Carter, and Gary Bartz. In 2016, he performed two nights with Chick Corea at the Blue Note, and in 2023 appeared with the Aaron Parks Quartet at the Village Vanguard. He is also the author of two saxophone etude books titled Chromatophores.

Adam Arruda is among New York’s most in-demand drummers, having performed with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brad Mehldau, Greg Osby, 3WI, and Dayna Stephens, among many others.

For one night only, Mike Bruzzese presents this exceptional quartet—an unforgettable evening of creative, modern jazz not to be missed.

Musicians:
Ben Solomon – Saxophone
Mike Bruzzese – Guitar
Mike De Masi – Bass
Adam Arruda – Drums

Youtube video: Leonida