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

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

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

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

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

Kim Richardson en concert Bio: Kim Richardson has had an exceptional career as a backing vocalist and has accompanied artists such as Céline Dion, Corey Hart, Gregory Charles, Richard Séguin, Dan Bigras, Isabelle Boulay, Diane Dufresne, Lara Fabian, Garou, Murray Head, Gino Vannelli, Éric Lapointe, Ginette Reno, Barry White, Stevie Wonder, Robert Palmer, Bruno Pelletier, Roch Voisine, Jonathan Roy and Nanette Workman. MY CHRISTMAS Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:00-9:30 PM Andr

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

November 27, 2025, 5 to 7 Jazz BOURGIE HALL Straddling modal jazz and Latin music, Julian Gutierrez Vinardell's project draws inspiration from nature and evokes the landscapes of Canada as much as those of Cuba. Goldstream, named after the river that flows near Victoria, fuses modernity with Havana's musical traditions. BUY YOUR TICKETS https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/activities/julian-gutierrez-vinardell-piano-goldstream-ang/ -------------------------------------------------------

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

"On this album, Kate Wyatt takes center stage with a rich and contrasting sound. The trio offers a blend of finely executed standards and original compositions. (5 stars)" The album Murmurations is definitely M Media Jazz's album of the year! With Adrian Vedady on double bass and Louis-Vincent Hamel on drums, this trio has found the perfect balance to create a sensational album. I had the chance to interview Kate Wyatt about the release of her second album. Listen to the

Kim Richardson in concert with the ELLES tour November 14th, 2025 Edwin-Bélanger Hall | Montmagny November 15th, 2025 Auditorium of Cégep de Lévis | Lévis November 21st, 2025 Théâtre des Deux-Rives | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu November 22nd, 2025 Scène Desjardins d’Argenteuil | Lachute BUY TICKETS More info https://www.kimrichardson.com/shows-fr

The Maski-Jazz - at St-Gabriel Julien Fillion Quartet September 27th, 2025, 8 pm Bal Maski, Saint-Gabriel, QC Jazzmineur7 Duo November 13th, 2025, 6 pm Ma Cuisine Restaurant, Saint-Gabriel, QC Martin Verreault Solo November 20th, 2025, 6 pm Ma Cuisine Restaurant, Saint-Gabriel, QC Helmut Lipsky & Félix Stüssi November 23th, 2025, 7 pm Ma Cuisine Restaurant, Saint-Gabriel, QC Kutsi Merki Quartet November 27th, 2025, 7 pm Saint-Gabriel Vineyard, Saint-Gabriel, QC Carl Mayotte

September 23rd, October 19th and December 3rd, 2025 - Performance by Salomé Perli Tuesday, September 23rd 7 pm at Dièze Onze Composer and guest singer with the Université de Montréal Jazz Chamber Orchestra Sunday, October 19th 7 pm at Ligne Verte Salomé Perli Quartet First created in an orchestral format, the Songs of the Soul cycle is now reimagined for a four-piece ensemble. Blending pop and jazz, Salomé Perli offers music that is personal yet definitively accessible. By mu

🎷 Experience a unique encounter between the romantic spirit of Brahms and the freedom of jazz. Saxophonist Yannick Rieu reimagines Johannes Brahms’ legacy through a poetic fusion of lyricism, musical storytelling, and improvisation. Buy your tickets : bit.ly/TLB_Rieu Yannick Rieu – Symbiosis An innovative creation inspired by the musical universe of Brahms In this project, Yannick Rieu draws inspiration from the spirit of Brahms, while transcending the limits of his harmoni

Julian Gutierrez © Credit : Alain Mercier At the North Hatley Jazz Festival, in an enchanting setting, Julian Gutierrez delighted his audience with pieces from his latest album "De ti lo quiero todo", an album with a Cuban trova flavor. INTERVIEW WITH THE ARTIST More information https://www.julianantoniogutierrezvinardell.com/ J-F Martel - Guillaume Carpentier - Axel Bonnaire - Julian gutierrez © Credit : M Media Jazz Next page FRÉDÉRIC ALARIE'S INTERVIEW : https://www.mmedi

The Thursday Jazz Jams will end at the end of September and will become the Jazz Evenings starting in October. The formula? An artist concert followed by a Jam. Le Balcon is THE place for the next generation of jazz artists in Montreal. It's the place to learn, in conditions that are as close as possible to the reality of showbiz. ''It's on stage that musicians learn the most, and here we offer optimal conditions for the next generation,'' says Rémie Désir (Partnership Manag

Drummer, composer, and teacher Bernard Riche is a passionate jazz artist. He participates in several musical projects with different groups. A prolific artist, he plays at both private events and major festivals. However, he spends much of his time between recording studios and drum lessons. UPCOMING EVENTS PAST EVENTS RICHMOND - Saturday, August 23rd - 7 pm Bar L'Ardoise BR3 Tribute to Paul Motian Jonathan Boudreault - Double Bass Thiago Ferté - Saxophones Bernard Riche - Dr

From left to right: Micheal Gearey, Frédéric Alarie, Jon Gearey. © Crédit photo : Marylène Royer The highly anticipated performance of the Michael Gearey Trio, consisting of Michael Gearey (son) and Jon Gearey (father), along with Frédéric Alarie, took place in the gardens of Hovey Manor. This trio, brought together especially for the Festival, was eager to perform. Seated in a rural setting, the audience enjoyed guitar melodies interspersed with double bass. Michael Gearey,

DAN THOUIN TRIO AVEC CORAL EGAN - At Diese Onze, Sundays September 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Coral Egan - vocals Dan Thouin - piano Morgan Moore - double bass Shows at 7 pm and 9 pm Doors open at 6 pm Reservations at 514-223-3543 Admission: $14

AFJP is, above all, a story of friendship, synergy, and a passion for jazz music. The group is composed of music professors and doctoral students from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared desire: to explore jazz in all its richness. Driven by a collective approach that emphasizes listening and improvisation, AFJP knows how to innovate and bring a breath of fresh air to its musicality. Annam Nguyen - Guitar Thiago Ferté - Saxophone Jean-François Martel - Double Bass Guest D