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Rachel Therrien - Dialogue vol. II

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

Rachel Therrien - Dialogue vol. 1

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

Rachel Therrien - MI HOGAR II ALBUM

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

Noedy HD Quintet ft. Rachel Therrien

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

Gentiane MG - Album release

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

Maude Fortier in concert

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

Mike Bruzzese - Album release

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

Best Jazz Albums 2025 (4of4)

Every week in December, discover the Best Jazz Albums of 2025. After listening to dozens of jazz albums released in 2025, we narrowed it down to 16 magnificent albums that we'll be featuring here throughout December. This week, here are the four albums that caught our attention: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Code Quartet - Code Red An excellent album from Code Red. This group of incomparable

Best jazz Albums 2025 (3of4)

Every week in December, discover the Best Jazz Albums of 2025. After listening to dozens of jazz albums released in 2025, we narrowed it down to 16 magnificent albums that we'll be featuring here throughout December. This week, here are the four albums that caught our attention: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ariane Racicot - Dancing with Fire This fiery album is Ariane Racicot's debut. Accom

Best jazz Albums 2025 (2of4)

Every week in December, discover the Best Jazz Albums of 2025. After listening to dozens of jazz albums released in 2025, we narrowed it down to 16 magnificent albums that we'll be featuring here throughout December. This week, here are the four albums that caught our attention: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kate Wyatt - Murmurations The album Murmurations is definitely M Media Jazz's alb

Best Jazz Albums 2025 (1of4)

Every week in December, discover the Best Jazz Albums of 2025. After listening to dozens of jazz albums released in 2025, we narrowed it down to 16 magnificent albums that we'll be featuring here throughout December. This week, here are the four albums that caught our attention: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yannick Rieu - Symbiosis The album Symbiosis is exquisitely beautiful and deeply

''A mile in my shoes'' Album - Véronique Turcotte

We are fortunate in Québec to have a diverse artistic community. A musician from a very young age, violinist Véronique Turcotte is one of our local artists. While her classical training led her to work with the Gatineau Symphony Orchestra, her jazz and pop skills opened opportunities to create with notable artists such as Michel Normandeau, Pierre Côté, and Guy Boisvert. Véronique's career is a testament to her accomplished musicianship. In 2022, the musician revealed a new f

Frédéric Alarie & Jon Gearey - A look back in pictures

A high-quality performance took place at the First Universalist Church of North Hatley (UUE Church). Frédéric Alarie and Jon Gearey presented an intimate show in this small wooden church. The audience was silent, discovering the original compositions and current standards. Several pieces were taken from their collaborative albums. The musicians delighted the audience with Bob Marley's "Redemption Song," which they performed accompanied by Ryan Frizzell on cornet. Here's a sho