Jazz pianist and composer Peter Madsen lived in NYC for over 20 years playing with hundreds of great jazz artists including Stan Getz, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Kenny Garrett, Ravi Coltrane, George Coleman, Stanley Turrentine, Benny Golson, Warne Marsh, John Abercrombie, Bill Frissell, Roy Hargrove, Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Tony Malaby, Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, the Mingus Big Band and many more. He’s written over 600 compositions and made over 175 recordings. Peter has performed all over the world on hundreds of tours. He began teaching in Austria 25 years ago and ran an organization called The Collective of Improvising Artists which included 15 different ensembles for which he composed all the music. He now resides in Montreal while still performing internationally.

Peter Madsen Quartet:
Peter Madsen – Piano
Jeremy Sandfelder – Tenor Sax
Sean Burke – Upright Bass
Alex Johnson – Drums

Alex Muscalu is an exciting new face in the Canadian jazz scene. The 26-year-old Montreal native passionately blends his jazz training from McGill University with his Romanian heritage. Don’t miss this concert, where Alex Muscalu’s captivating Balkan guitar, Rémi-Jean LeBlanc’s mastery of the bass, and Michel Lambert’s fascinating grooves come together to create a new trio sound.

Sometimes calm and meditative, sometimes fiery and intense, their improvisations will delight you and introduce you to the beauty of Balkan jazz. The Alex Muscalu Trio takes listeners on a wonderful journey through a world of colorful textures, dancing rhythms, and gorgeous melodies.

Band:
Alex Muscalu – guitar
Rémi-Jean Leblanc – bass
Michel Lambert – drums

Youtube video: “Master’s Recital”

Kayla Summer brings a fresh perspective to jazz, with a voice that is young, vibrant, and deeply connected to the present moment. Hailing from Québec, she represents a new generation of artists breathing new life into the classics while paving their own musical path.

From an early age, she was drawn to the great voices of jazz—Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone—but it’s with her own unique sensitivity that she embraces this rich repertoire, blending in modern influences and a deeply personal touch full of emotion and authenticity.

On stage, Kayla captivates with her luminous presence and a voice that is both gentle and powerful, transporting audiences into a warm, intimate world. Her repertoire flows seamlessly between timeless standards, original compositions, and bold reinterpretations of contemporary songs, always infused with the soulful warmth of jazz that defines her style.

Today, Kayla Summer is an artist to watch—a rising voice in the Québec jazz scene, known for her vocal talent and the sincerity of her performances. Whether in an intimate setting or on a grand stage, she delivers a musical experience that is elegant, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

Musicians:
Kayla Summer: vocals
Zach Frampton: Piano
Chris Ross: Bass
Aaron Dolman: drums

Video: “All of Me”