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A look back at the opening of the North Hatley Jazz Festival. The North Hatley Jazz Festival set the tone for its latest edition with a magnificent opening concert featuring Ranee Lee. Accompanied by highly talented musicians—Taurey Butler on piano, Dave Watts on double bass, Jacob Wutzke on drums, and Jon Gearey on guitar—this jazz great delivered a performance that was both warm and deeply musical. Drawing from her rich repertoire and revisiting tracks from past albums, Ran

Yannick Rieu: "100 Years of Coltrane" at Orford Musique. July 31, 2026. Jonathan Cayer (piano), Yannick Rieu (saxophone), Mike De Masi (double bass), Alain Bourgeois (drums). Photo credit: M Media Jazz. ''One hundred years ago, John Coltrane was born—the architect of a musical language that revolutionized jazz and everything surrounding it. Yannick Rieu, whose own inner quest often intersects with Coltrane’s, offers a vibrant immersion into the master’s legacy''. August 2026/

The North Hatley Jazz Festival returns for a new edition, promising an unforgettable musical experience that will delight jazz enthusiasts from all walks of life. This year, the festival features over twenty captivating performances—both indoors and outdoors—offering a diverse range of atmospheres and musical styles. The organizers have carefully selected both renowned artists and emerging talents, ensuring a rich and varied program that will appeal to jazz enthusiasts and ne

FESTI JAZZ DE RIMOUSKI - Bïa & Maracujá, Saturday, Sept. 5 at 9 p.m. Salle Desjardins Bïa, a captivating voice Brazilian-born and adopted by Quebec, prolific singer-songwriter Bïa embodies the true meaning of a “global artist.” In 2024, Bïa was named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Republic. Her albums have received prestigious awards and nominations (Grand Prix de l’Académie Charles Cros, Félix Awards, Juno Awards). Her songs have accumulated millions

FESTI JAZZ DE RIMOUSKI - Emie R Roussel Trio, Friday, Sept 4, at 9 p.m. Salle Desjardins Nominated for the JUNOS (Jazz Album of the Year: Group) and winner of the SOCAN Hagood Hardy Jazz Award in 2021, the Emie R Roussel Trio will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026. Recipient of numerous awards over the years — including the 2018 Stingray Rising Stars Award, the 2015 ADISQ Félix Award for Jazz Album of the Year (Quantum), the 2013–14 Opus Prize for Jazz Album of the Year

FESTI JAZZ DE RIMOUSKI - Keyon Harrold, Saturday, Sept. 5 at 18h30, Salle Desjardins Keyon Harrold is a Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and producer whose genre-defying music blends jazz, hip-hop, R&B, blues, soul, and cinematic storytelling. Having collaborated with artists ranging from Jay-Z and Nas to YEBBA and Robert Glasper, his work spans the stage, the recording studio, and the silver screen. A Concord Jazz recording artist and Artistic Advisor fo

FESTI JAZZ DE RIMOUSKI - Michel Cusson, Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Salle Desjardins Michel Cusson is a virtuoso guitarist and internationally renowned composer of film and television music. As the founder of the jazz-rock band UZEB, he made his mark on the international scene before turning to composing for film and television in the early 1990s. Driven as always by his passion for the guitar and sonic exploration, he has just released the first three volumes of the Studio L

FESTI JAZZ DE RIMOUSKI - Jill Barber, Sept. 4 at 18h30, Salle Desjardins Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award-nominated singer-songwriter and Certified Gold recording artist with an unforgettable voice. Her acclaimed repertoire spans folk, vocal jazz, and pop, with songs in both French and English. Jill’s work has earned awards that include the Sirius XM Jazz Artist of the Year and the East Coast Music Award for Album of the Year, and scores of fans including Blue Rodeo, Ro

DIALOGUE Vol II Rachel Therrien & Albert Marquès DIALOGUE VOL II by Quebec trumpeter Rachel Therrien and Catalan pianist Albert Marquès is a resounding success in the realm of minimalist jazz and free improvisation. Released on January 30, 2026, on the Chronograph Records label, this second volume masterfully concludes a diptych begun a few months earlier. While the first volume ventured into experimental and sometimes demanding original compositions, Vol. II chooses to ancho

DIALOGUE Vol 1 Rachel Therrien & Albert Marquès Co-created by Quebec trumpeter Rachel Therrien and Catalan pianist Albert Marquès, Dialogue vol. I is a radical, intimate, and audacious work. Released at the end of 2025, this 15-track opus pushes the boundaries of pure improvisation through an instrumental duet of rare intensity. A symbiosis forged over time The greatest strength of this album lies in the raw, instant chemistry between the two artists. Drawing on a friendshi

MI HOGAR II ALBUM The album Mi Hogar II is Rachel Therrien's eighth album as a leader, released in March 2025 on the Lula World Records label. The second installment of her ambitious Latin Jazz Project, this work stands as a masterful celebration of Afro-Cuban music, driven by technical virtuosity and an extraordinary sense of ensemble. The album earned the trumpeter the prestigious Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as an In

This show features compositions from Noedy HD's album, Monday Morning. This project, led by saxophonist and composer Noedy Hechavarría Duharte, offers a contemporary vision of modern jazz, deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions, where improvisation and sonic identity take center stage. The show was created to take the listener on a musical journey symbolizing beginnings, movement, and transformation. NOEDY HD QUINTET Noedy HD on saxophone Rachel Therrien on trumpet Bernard Ri

The Montreal Jazz Festival has some great surprises in store for us again this year with a stellar lineup. Here are the most anticipated jazz performances : Diana Krall Friday, June 26, 2026 7:30 p.m. Wilfrid-Pelletier Hall — Place des Arts Ticketing https://montrealjazzfest.com/fr/programmation/diana-krall-e007038 Diana Krall Saturday, June 27, 2026 7:30 p.m. Wilfrid-Pelletier Hall — Place des Arts Ticketing https://montrealjazzfest.com/fr/programmation/diana-krall-e007108 C

The CEJ in concert (May 2025, at the Montreal Conservatory of Music) June 12 & 13, 2026, the Jazz Choir celebrates its 20th anniversary with a grand festive concert at the Auditorium of the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal. Coeur en jazz celebrates 20 years of swing and vocal harmony! For the occasion, we have prepared a most festive concert, placed under the sign of the pleasure and passion of jazz. Led by Sylvain Bertrand and accompanied by seasoned musicians – John Sadowy o

The CEJ in concert (May 2025, at the Montreal Conservatory of Music) In Montreal, Coeur en jazz has been bringing together adults passionate about music for two decades, who share a common pleasure: singing jazz together. Composed of about thirty amateur singers, the ensemble thrives in a structured environment where vocal training, musical learning, and collective enjoyment come together. Accompanied by some of the most prominent professional musicians on the Montreal jazz s

Saguenay-born pianist and composer Gentiane MG (Gentiane Michaud Gagnon) has released her fourth album, *Can You Hear the Birds?* A fully realized and deeply resonant work, *Can You Hear the Birds?* marks a pivotal moment in the artistic journey of this leading figure in contemporary Canadian jazz. At the heart of the album lies a guiding idea that Gentiane describes as a connection to others in all their forms: a connection to human beings, to the natural world, to the creat

Jazz musician Carl Mayotte today unveils his fifth album, Claude. A poignant tribute to the memory of his father, whom he lost in 2024, the album explores a rich emotional spectrum, blending light and nostalgia. Each composition evokes a memory shared with his father: car rides in Loretteville when he was eight years old, late-night jam sessions in the family basement, and their shared passion for Jimi Hendrix. This project also allowed the bassist to collaborate with artists

Four years after the release of her first EP, Résurgence, Quebec City saxophonist Maude Fortier returns with a brand new album, Echoes of Change. After months of creation, this new album, which includes original compositions, marks a turning point in the artist's career. Rooted in jazz tradition, Echoes of Change offers a sonic journey into the heart of the artist's doubts, dreams, and hopes. Each piece is an intimate page from the life of a young adult coming of age, written

Another Space is the second album by guitarist Mike Bruzzese, released on Bent River Records on April 17th, 2026. A deeply collaborative and expressive project, the record captures the spirit of imagination, connection, and shared artistry that shaped its creation. Through nuanced compositions and inspired performances, Bruzzese and his collaborators carve out a musical landscape that feels both intimate and expansive— “another space” where sound, feeling, and friendship inte

M Media Jazz had the pleasure of interviewing Jean-Michel Pilc to discuss improvisation, teaching, and much more. In this interview, Jean-Michel Pilc reveals his philosophy and how he approaches the transmission of knowledge in jazz. Enjoy! Dream 1, new single part of the ''PRELUDREAMS''.