Annam Nguyen, a passionate guitarist and teacher, is one of the jazz musicians who bring thrills to the Quebec jazz scene. With the new album from his band, Annam's Family Jazz Project (AFJP), he reveals a new facet of his creativity and musical universe.  Live at 3 Spots is an album recorded live in three different venues: Boquébière (Sherbrooke), Diese Onze (Montreal), and Bar Ste-Angèle (Quebec City).  Driven by the unique energy of each performance, AFJP displays a varied

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

January 15th, 2026 Embrahms-moi (Jazz Brahms Quartet) Alphonse-Desjardins Theater 15 Allée de la Création, Repentigny, Quebec J6A 0C2 Ticket Office: 450 589 9198 / https://hector-charland.tuxedobillet.com/main/embrahms-moi/20260115173000 January 16th, 2026 Yannick Rieu Quartet Jazz Club Diese Onze 4115 R. Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2W 2M7 Reservations: (514) 223-3543 February 8th, 2026 Yannick Rieu Jazz Brahms Quartet La p’tite sacristie de Hébertville 251 Rue Turgeon, Héber

AFJP's new album is a true invitation to travel to the heart of the Quebec jazz scene. True to its title, this unique project was recorded in three iconic venues, each with its own singular atmosphere and energy: Boquébière in Sherbrooke, Dièse Onze in Montreal, and Bar St-Angèle in Quebec City. Rather than confining themselves to a studio, AFJP opted for the spontaneity and authenticity of live performance, capturing the magic of the moment and the connection between the mus

Since 1998, Nadia Labrie has pursued a career as a soloist with orchestras, in chamber music, and as a duo with Similia (flute and guitar), with whom she won the Félix Award for Instrumental Album of the Year in 2004 (ADISQ). After 10 albums and several international tours in over 20 countries, Nadia continues her artistic endeavor to promote and showcase the flute. She now presents a tribute to Claude Bolling, the renowned jazz pianist, conductor, composer, and arranger, a d

Bernard Riche and his trio BR3 will be performing for two days, March 20th and 21st, at Bar St-Angèle. And as an added bonus, this live performance will be recorded for official release sometime in June with my production company (Les Productions Orev). Come one, come all, and stay tuned! BR3 - Tribute to Paul Motian Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st - At Bar St-Angèle BERNARD RICHE With over 30 years in the business, Bernard Riche is an accomplished professional mu

This year, the online magazine M Media Jazz invites you to delve into the heart of jazz education. Throughout the year, we will share a series of interviews with passionate jazz teachers who will open the doors to their practice and vision. One might think that teaching jazz is the natural culmination of a musician's career. Yet, passing on jazz is not something that can be improvised. As many teachers explain, it takes much more than musical mastery to share this knowledge.

Sherbrooke Jazz Orchestra Concert, April 25th, 2026, 7:00 p.m. DECAJAZZ – The Breath of Decades, the Myth of Ella Fitzgerald The Sherbrooke Jazz Orchestra invites you on a vibrant musical journey through the great eras of jazz. Under the direction of Robert-Étienne Siméon, the evening will pay tribute to the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald, with the exceptional participation of guest artist Sonia Patenaude, whose voice and sensitivity will move you. Come experience a memorable e

Born in Paris in 1960, Jean-Michel Pilc holds both American and Canadian citizenship. A piano virtuoso, he has performed with some of the world's greatest jazz musicians in over 60 countries. Pilc is also a prolific composer and pianist, with some twenty albums to his credit as a leader, and around forty albums on which he has collaborated as a co-leader or accompanist. Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 Jean-Michel Pilc Trio with Morgan Moore & Sam Joly Jean-Michel Pilc, piano Morg