Born in North Benin, Africa and chief’s son of the Waama people, this multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter learned the art of storytelling and drumming from his family as they traveled the region sharing their cultural traditions. Now in Canada, Yoro Noukoussi is in great demand as a performer, having mastered the donga (talking drum), kokomba (congas), and […]
Allison Burik is a saxophonist, clarinetist, improviser, and composer based in Tio'tia:ke/Montreal, Quebec. Their current collaborations include Montreal collective “Bellbird,” experimental duo “Umbrella Pine,” and the “Mali Obomsawin Xtet.” Their […]
Chris Fraser’s Regulatory Committee is a cross-country post bop outfit fuelled by friendship, millennial angst, and a deep need to play hard and fast. Made up of old and new […]
Bellbird is a collective of Montreal-based musicians who released their debut album Root In Tandem in 2023. While rooted in modern jazz, Bellbird’s music bares influences from myriad musical styles, […]
The Quincy Mayes Brazilian Soul Experience is thrilled to present a special performance showcasing the diverse, Afro-centric roots of samba, soul, and funk. Featuring musical selections from an eclectic group […]
Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Jillian Lebeck is one of the most dynamic and exciting voices on the Canadian Jazz scene. Her debut recording "Living in Pieces" (MaximumJazz/Universal) spent […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Kahil El'Zabar concert scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we are working with Kahil to reschedule this performance for […]
Blueshore at CapU, The Rickshaw, & Infidels Jazz present Nik Bärtsch's RONIN Nik Bärtsch's RONIN is a prog-jazz-band from Zurich, Switzerland. The quartet was founded in 2001 by the Swiss […]
Over the past several years, Gordy Li has earned a reputation as one of the most expressive and exciting young saxophonists in the country. For his debut as a leader […]
Pianist, and composer, Jancis Bautista (he/him/his), is a passionate artist whose music is heavily inspired from jazz, classical, R'n'B, pop, and folk. He will be showcasing all of his influences […]