Upcoming Shows
2010
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010, 8:30pmKALMUNITY features Lady Oracle1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
Kalmunity Vibe Collective is Montreal's headquarters for music, dance, art and culture. Located in the heart of the world renown "Quartier des spectacles", Kalmunity presents their original "Live Organic Improv" series on a weekly basis. Through spontaneous composition, the city's finest musicians, singers, lyricists and dancers gather to bring you a unique and unforgettable musical experience. For over 7 years now, Kalmunity has provided a platform for independent artists while raising social awareness within the Montreal community and abroad.
TUESDAY AUGUST 24th: Kalmunity will be performing 3 sets of freshly blended improvised music featuring some of Montreal's most elite artists.
Each week we also bring you into the minds of some of our cities most proficient DJs in a venue where they play what they want, how they want.. Holding down the 1's and 2's this week will be none other than DJ Lady Oracle:
Lady Oracle has been the resident DJ for one Montreal's top hip hop radio shows for 7 years and running. Alongside host J-Nice, CJLO's ''Limelight Saturdays'' has provided Montreal with quality hip hop with a fresh mix of r&b, soul & funk. Lady Oracle also has a deep love for classic soulful house music giving audiences a varied mix of old school, new school and the underground as an alternative to today's mainstream. You can catch her show on the radio every week:
THE LIMELIGHT SATURDAYS every Saturday on CJLO 1690 AM 6-8pm
www.cjlo.com | http://limelight.podomatic.com/ | http://twitter.com/limelightradio
KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY 2ND FLOOR DOORS 8PM COVER $7
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010, 8:30pmKALMUNITY features THE FLY GIRLS & DJ JAH FAITH1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
Kalmunity Vibe Collective is Montreal's headquarters for music, dance, art and culture. Located in the heart of the world renown "Quartier des spectacles", Kalmunity presents their original "Live Organic Improv" series on a weekly basis. Through spontaneous composition, the city's finest musicians, singers, lyricists and dancers gather to bring you a unique and unforgettable musical experience. For over 7 years now, Kalmunity ha...s provided a platform for independent artists while raising social awareness within the Montreal community and abroad.
TUESDAY AUGUST 31st: Kalmunity will be performing 3 sets of freshly blended improvized music featuring some of Montreal's most elite artists. In addition, this week we are please to have one of Montreal's finnest dance crews on our stage...
THE FLY GIRLS
Comprised of 4 talented female dancers, The Fly Girls bring audiences an unmatched energy that explore numerous styles of hip hop and r&b from the 90's and beyond.
Each week we also bring you into the minds of some of our cities most proficient DJs in a venue where they play what they want, how they want.. Holding down the 1's and 2's this week will be none other than:
DJ JAH FAITH
You probably recognize him as the lead singer of Montreal's top reggae band INWORD, but Jah Faith is also a top knotch selectah that specializes in roots reggae, culture, dance hall as well as funk and r&b from the past and present. Whether its on the mic or the 1's and 2's, Jah Faith quenches the thirst of the true music lover.
KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY DOORS 8PM COVER $7
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010, 8:30pmKALMUNITY features THE RECIPE AND SCOTT C1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
Kalmunity Vibe Collective is Montreal's headquarters for music, dance, art and culture. Located in the heart of the world renown "Quartier des spectacles", Kalmunity presents their original "Live Organic Improv" series on a weekly basis. Through spontaneous composition, the city's finest musicians, singers, lyricists and dancers gather to bring you a unique and unforgettable musical experience. For over 7 years now, Kalmunity has provided a platform for independent artists while raising social awareness within the Montreal community and abroad.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH: The Recipe is a super group of spoken word in Canada. After being crowned national champs in November 2009, team members Ian Keteku, Poetic Speed, Open Secret and Brandon Wint formed The Recipe to keep their raw energy and mind-blowing collaborations going. They have shared the stage with Amir Suliman, Saul Williams and brought the Governor General to the dance floor.
THE RECIPE consists of award winning, critically acclaimed poets including Ian Keteku who is the recently crowned World Poetry Slam Champion. Members have performed their poetry across the globe and continue to serve audiences an entertaining, insightful dose of poetic food for thought. Get ready to eat!
Montreal Crate Digger, Producer and DJ Scott C will be holding it down all night with an eclectic mix of dance floor gems.
KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY DOORS 8PM COVER $8
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 7:30pmAmalgame Jam Session avec Jonathan ÉthierAmalgame Gastronomie254 Bernard OMontréal, Québec H2V 1T4, CanadaFree--
Guest-hosting at Jonathan Éthier's jam session at Amagame Gastronomie.
Come on out and bring your instruments!
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010, 8:30pmKALMUNITY PRESENTS ONE VOICE- ONE MIC WITH SELECTAH MO!!!1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE is Montreal's headquarters for music, dance, art and culture. The city's finest musicians, singers, lyricists and dancers gather to bring you a unique and unforgettable musical experience every week for the Kalmunity Live Organic Improv Tuesday night series. For over 7 years, Kalmunity has provided a platform for independent artists while raising social awareness within the Montreal community and abroad.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH: ONE MIC- ONE VOICE
Starting this fall Kalmunity will be hosting an open mic session once a month at the beginning of the night for poets, story-tellers, MCs, singers and beat-boxers. No instruments, no props, just one voice and one mic. There will be seven spots available for sign up and we will ring the alarm at five minutes. Email Katalysta Cinco to participate.
Open Mic starts 8:30pm 5 Minute Max
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Along with One Voice/ One Mic, Kalmunity will be giving three sets of Live Organic Improvised Music and Selectah Mo will be on the wheels of steel, spinning the best in reggae, dancehall, funk and much more!!!
KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY DOORS 8PM COVER $8
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, 8:30pm1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, 8:30pm1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
Archived Shows [+]
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2004
September 2004
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 10:00pmLive JazzCrescent Street Pub1221 Crescent StFree--
Previously this night has featured singer Victoria Jazz but while she is out of town the house band will continue to perform as an instrumental jazz ensemble. The repertoire will feature material from the standard jazz repertoire with an emphasis on 60s hardbop as well as funky and groove-based tunes. The emphasis is on fun, accessibility, and the pub features the cheapest drinks on Crescent street.
The house band features:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Jim Brebner (keyboards)
- Mark Rief (bass)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Wednesday, September 15, 2004, 9:00pmLes Frères Cheminaud57 Prince-Arthur Est$8.50 (tax included)--
This is a double-bill at the Café Campus that I'm playing at as part of the francopop band Le Kichose Band. The other half of the double bill is Nosfell.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2004, 10:00pmJosh Goldman EnsembleBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Free--
Live jazz in the Concordia University watering hole. We'll be featuring some bebop standards by Monk, Coltrane, and Dexter Gordon, among others.
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Saturday, September 25, 2004, 10pmMetronome Bistro Urbain359 President-KennedyFree--
Pianist and singer Amandine Paccioni will be performing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. I'll be performing with the band on a few pieces. There will be other bands performing starting at 9pm, as well as poets performing their works.
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Sunday, September 26, 2004, 9pmCafé L'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Pianist and singer Amandine Paccioni will be performing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. I'll be performing with the band on a few pieces.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2004, 10:00pmJosh Goldman EnsembleBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Free--
Live jazz in the Concordia University watering hole. We'll be featuring some bebop standards by Monk, Coltrane, and Bud Powell, among others.
October 2004
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Friday, October 1, 2004, 7pmComplexe Desjardins150 St-Catherine WFree--
Le Kitchose Band will be performing their brand of Francopop at the Complexe Desjardins- I'll be joining them as part of their two-man horn section.
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Sunday, October 3, 2004, 9pm1254 MacKay (Métro Guy-Concordia)$5--
This will be the debut performance of the Stephen-Ong/Eliosoff Quartet, a great band with a distinct sound. The repertoire will be composed entirely of original compositions and arrangements written by myself and co-leader Tom Eliosoff (guitar).
The band features:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Tom Eliosoff (guitar)
- Ariel Harrod (bass)
- Mark "Bucky" Wheaton (drums)
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Thursday, October 7, 2004, 7:00PMChapelle Historique du Bon Pasteur100 Sherbrooke EFree--
I'll be playing in the opening act with a group of students who participated in an improvisation workshop given by Tim Brady and Lori Freedman. The music will consist of free improvisation within certain structures or "games".
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Sunday, October 17, 2004, 9pmAmandine Paccioni Trio (with guests)Café L'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Pianist and singer Amandine Paccioni will be performing a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. I'll be performing with the band on a few pieces including an original of mine.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2004, 10:00PMJazz Jam Session with Alex Bellegarde1250 Bleury (on Bleury just below St-Catherine)Free--
I'm the featured guest in this installment of Alex Bellegarde's weekly jam sessions at the Nyk's Pub & Grill. The first set will feature some original compositions and seldom-played standards, after which musicians will be invited to join the jam.
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Friday, October 22, 2004, 9pmErnie Nelson Quintet1254 MacKay (Métro Guy-Concordia)$15--
Ernie Nelson, who performs regularly on Thursday nights at Upstairs, will be presenting a larger ensemble on the weekend of October 22 and 23. He will be featuring a mix of standards and original material. I'll be performing as part of this group on saxophone.
The band features:
- Ernie Nelson (piano, voice, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Dave Watts (bass)
- Lazaro René (percussion)
- Roberto Martell (drums)
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Saturday, October 23, 2004, 9pmErnie Nelson Quintet1254 MacKay (Métro Guy-Concordia)$15--
Ernie Nelson, who performs regularly on Thursday nights at Upstairs, will be presenting a larger ensemble on the weekend of October 22 and 23. He will be featuring a mix of standards and original material. I'll be performing as part of this group on saxophone.
The band features:
- Ernie Nelson (piano, voice, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Dave Watts (bass)
- Lazaro René (percussion)
- Roberto Martell (drums)
November 2004
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Wednesday, November 3, 2004, 9pmCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
An open jazz jam session hosted by a mixed bag of musicians lead by guitarist François Girouard. Returns the first Wednesday of every month.
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Friday, November 12, 2004, 6PMSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestNo cover, but tips gracious accepted--
Subbing for Jeff Louch in solo piano with a mix of jazz standards, "classical" music, and originals.
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Saturday, November 13, 2004, 6PMSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestNo cover, but tips gracious accepted--
Subbing for Jeff Louch in solo piano with a mix of jazz standards, "classical" music, and originals.
December 2004
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Wednesday, December 1, 2004, 9pmCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
An open jazz jam session hosted by a mixed bag of musicians lead by guitarist François Girouard. Returns the first Wednesday of every month.
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Saturday, December 4, 2004, 9pmPlace Émilie-GamelinSquare Berri/Métro Berri-UQAMNo cover--
I'll be joining Le Kitchose Band for their benefit show for the État d'Urgence as part of their two-man horn section.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2004, 7pmAlan Biller trio4415 St-LaurentMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Guitarist Alan Biller has a regular duo gig at Chez Léo and this week myself and bassist Clinton Ryder will be joining him for a special trio performance of mostly original music.
The featured musicians are:
- Alan Biller (guitar, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Clinton Ryder (bass)
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Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 9pmCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
In trio with Ivan Bamford on drums and Anna Ruddick on bass performing original compositions and arrangements with a decidedly "avant-garde" slant. This particular concert will feature a lot of new material including original compositions by Anna Ruddick and several Andrew Cyrille tunes transcribed by Ivan Bamford.
As the name implies, the featured musicians are:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Ivan Bamford (drums, compositions)
- Anna Ruddick (bass, compositions)
2005
January 2005
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Wednesday, December 1, 2005, 9pmCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
An open jazz jam session hosted by a mixed bag of musicians lead by guitarist François Girouard. Returns the first Wednesday of every month.
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Wednesday, January 12, 9pmStephen-Ong/Shragge QuartetCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
It's always a pleasure to play with Aaron Shragge, a friend of mine who is currently studying with Kenny Werner at the New School in Manhattan, but who will be in town for a few days in January. Joined by Sage Reynolds and John Fraboni (replacing Chris McCann), we'll be performing a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz. In particular, we will be featuring some new arrangements of my material written specifically for this group and instrumentation.
The featured musicians are:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Aaron Shragge (trumpet)
- Sage Reynolds (bass)
- John Fraboni (drums) (replacing Chris McCann)
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February 2005
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Wednesday, February 2, 2005, 9:30pmHouse BandCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
An open jazz jam session hosted by a mixed bag of musicians lead by bassist Ariel Harrod. Returns the first Wednesday of every month.
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Sunday, February 13, 2005, 9pmAbracadajazzCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Led by Jérôme Petitgirard, Abracadajazz will be performing a mix of standards, originals, and on-the-spot compositions inspired by audience input. Also, note that Sundays at l'Utopik are acoustic/non-electric nights so we'll be performing with all-acoustic instruments, lit by candlelight.
The featured musicians are:
- Jérôme Petitgirard (tenor & soprano saxophones, flute, trumpet)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (piano)
- Ariel Harrod (bass)
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Wednesday, February 16, 2005, 9:30pmThe Rex Hotel & Jazz and Blues Bar194 Queen St. WToronto, Ontario, Canada--
This debut performance of Peter Turner's Evergreen Saxophone Quartet will feature all original compositions. The music has a decidedly avant-garde free-jazz slant derived from the World Saxophone Quartet. I will be performing with the band on alto saxophone.
The band features:
- Peter Turner (tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (alto saxophone)
- Eric Fulwiler (soprano and tenor saxophones, flute)
- Gordon Hyland (tenor and baritone saxophones)
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuintetBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard at Concordia's weekly jam session while Jeff Louch is away. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
March 2005
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Tuesday, March 1, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuintetBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard at Concordia's weekly jam session while Jeff Louch is away. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2005, 9:30pmHouse BandCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
An open jazz jam session hosted by a mixed bag of musicians lead by bassist Ariel Harrod. Returns the first Wednesday of every month.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuintetBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard at Concordia's weekly jam session while Jeff Louch is away. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2005, 9:00pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuintetBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard at Concordia's weekly jam session while Jeff Louch is away. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
This Tuesday we'll be playing one set, then the Concordia big band will perform at two sets. After their performance, we'll be opening things up for the jam.
April 2005
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2005, "5 à 7" & show at 8pm1676, rue Ontario estMontréal, Québec, Canada--
Album launch for Le Kitchose Band's newest self-titled album. I'll be performing with this francopop band as part of its two-man horn section. We'll be performing once during a "5 à 7" for a short 20-minute set (the actual music won't start before 6pm) and a second time for a full-length show starting at 8pm.
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2005, 9:30pmCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
An open jazz jam session hosted by a mixed bag of musicians lead by guitarist François Girouard. Returns the first Wednesday of every month.
This month the house band will feature:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Jim Brebner (keyboard)
- Ariel Harrod (bass)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Sunday, April 10th, 2-5pmBistro Plein Air de Val-David Inc2510, rue de l'Église RR 4Val-David, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing some soulful and bluesy jazz in Martin Petersen's organ quartet. We'll be featuring music from the 50s and 60s in the great organ jazz traditions of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff as well a few originals. In the words of drummer Thierry Arsenault, "this music just plays itself".
The band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Joshua Walker (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Sunday, April 10th, 2005, 9pm1254 MacKay (Métro Guy-Concordia)Montréal, Québec, Canada--
I'll be playing some soulful and bluesy jazz in Martin Petersen's organ quartet. We'll be featuring music from the 50s and 60s in the great organ jazz traditions of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff as well a few originals. In the words of drummer Thierry Arsenault, "this music just plays itself".
The band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Joshua Walker (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Tuesday, April 26, 2005, 9:00pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuintetBonkif (formerly "Reggie's", inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building)1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing saxophone Concordia's weekly jam session while Phillippe is away. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
May 2005
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Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 9pmUltra Soft Quartet5322 St-LaurentMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted (suggested $5)--
Elie Flynn's quartet performs a mix of originals and seldom-played standards, featuring compositions from guitarist and leader Elie Flynn, bassist Ariel Harrod, and saxophonist Vincent Stephen-Ong. Thierry Arsenault rounds out the group on drums.
This particular performance marks the debut performance of the group and premiere of several original tunes.
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Friday, May 27, 2005, 6pmSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Subbing for Jeff Louch in solo piano with a mix of jazz standards, "classical" music, and originals.
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Saturday, May 28, 2005, 8pmErez Michael and friendsThé-au-Logie1175a CrescentMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
June 2005
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Saturday, June 4th, 2005, 1pm-4pmJeff Louch Duo312 St-Paul WestFree--
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Thursday, June 23rd, 2005, 9:30pmStephen-Ong/Martel/Bamford TrioCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Bassist Pierre-Yves Martel joins Ivan Bamford on drums and myself on saxophone for a show that will feature compositions from all group members as well as a few select standards.
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Monday, June 27th, 2005, 12:00pmVincent Stephen-Ong Quartet3755 Côte Ste. Catherine RoadMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover--
The quartet will be performing our original material as part of the Jewish General Jazz Festival. The band features Tom Eliosoff on guitar, Miles Perkin on bass, Mark "Bucky" Wheaton on drums, and myself on saxophone. Festival organizer Bryan Highbloom will also be invited to sit in with the band on a few tunes.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2005, 9pmUltra Soft Quartet5322 St-LaurentMontréal, Québec, Canada--
Elie Flynn's quartet performs a mix of originals and seldom-played standards, featuring compositions from guitarist and leader Elie Flynn, bassist Ariel Harrod, and saxophonist Vincent Stephen-Ong. Thierry Arsenault rounds out the group on drums.
July 2005
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Friday, July 1th, 2005, 11:00pmOrgan Jazz Jam with Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Delifrance350 Sherbrooke W (corner Bleury/Parc)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2005, 11:00pmOrgan Jazz Jam with Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Delifrance350 Sherbrooke W (corner Bleury/Parc)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
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Wednesday, July 6th, 2005, 8:00pmA Love SupremePavilion H of the Montreal Jewish General Hospital3755 Côte Ste. Catherine RoadMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover--
A multi-band recreation/reinterpretation of John Coltrane's celebrated "A Love Supreme" suite, performed as part of the JGHJazz Festival, and conducted by festival organizer Bryan Highbloom.
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Thursday, July 7th, 2005, 9:30pmDouble Bill with St. Dirt Elementary SchoolCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
I'll be opening for Toronto-based St. Dirt Elementary School with the help of Aaron Shragge on trumpet, several of his peers who are studying at the New School, as well as members of the St. Dirt band. It should be a great evening, musically featuring a mix of very old sounds with very new ones.
August 2005
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005, 9:30pmCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
This special Frootfly show will feature a 4-piece horn section, of which I will be a member.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2005, 9:30pmSecond Paycheque BandCafé l'Utopik552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Lead by guitarist Alan Biller, this concept band features each member on their secondary instruments. The musicians are Alan on bass, Erik Hove on flute, Tom Eliosoff on drums, and myself on piano.
September 2005
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuartetReggie's, inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard and saxophone at Concordia's weekly jam session. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuartetReggie's, inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard and saxophone at Concordia's weekly jam session. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005, 9pmUltra Soft Quartet5322 St-LaurentMontréal, Québec, Canada--
Elie Flynn's quartet performs a mix of originals and seldom-played standards, featuring compositions from guitarist and leader Elie Flynn, bassist Ariel Harrod, and saxophonist Vincent Stephen-Ong. Thierry Arsenault rounds out the group on drums.
October 2005
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Tuesday, October 4, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuartetReggie's, inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard and saxophone at Concordia's weekly jam session. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 10:00pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuartetReggie's, inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard and saxophone at Concordia's weekly jam session. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 10:00pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuartetReggie's, inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard and saxophone at Concordia's weekly jam session. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
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Monday, October 24, 2005, 9:30pmJam Session with Alex Formosa QuartetReggie's, inside Concordia's Henry F. Hall Building1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing keyboard and saxophone at Concordia's weekly jam session. The first set will feature original compositions and arrangements and after that the jam opens up.
November 2005
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Saturday, November 19th, 2005, 9:30pmOrgan Jazz Jam with Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Delifrance350 Sherbrooke W (corner Bleury/Parc)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit in on the second set and beyond!
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Tuesday, November 22, 2005, 9:30pmVincent Stephen-Ong Quartet552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
December 2005
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Thursday, December 29th, 2005, 6:00-8:00pmThe Olive QuartetBar L'Intrus1351 Rachel EstMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover--
2006
January 2006
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2006, 9:30pmVincent Stephen-Ong/Aaron Shragge Ensemble552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Aaron Shragge (currently studying at the New School in New York) is in town for a few days and we're presenting a concert together to feature him. The rhythm section section is composed of the fine Sage Reynolds on bass and Stef Schneider on drums. We'll be featuring a mix of tunes and arrangements written by both myself and Aaron, an indian raga played on shakuhachi (Japanese flute), as well as a few tunes by note-worthy composers like Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Jason Moran, Tom Waits, and Bill Frisell. We'll also feature a healthy dose of free improvisation. Definitely a fun show, come check it out!
The featured musicians are:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, composition)
- Aaron Shragge (trumpet, shakuhachi)
- Sage Reynolds (bass)
- Stef Schneider (drums)
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2006, 9:30pmStephen-Ong/Rosato/Bamford Trio552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Ivan Bamford and I have played in trio format many times in the past and this time we've brought along young talent Rick Rosato on bass. The performance will feature almost entirely new material with original compositions from Ivan and myself, as well as tunes by Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Don Byron, Marty Erhlich, Bud Powell, Sonny Rollins, and Dave Holland. An evening of forward-thinking but accessible trio jazz.
The featured musicians are:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Ivan Bamford (drums, compositions)
- Rick Rosato (bass)
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Friday, January 27th, 2006, 9:30pmOrgan Jazz Jam with Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Delifrance350 Sherbrooke W (corner Bleury/Parc)Montréal, Québec, Canada3$--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit in on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
March 2006
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2006, 5:30pmStephen-Ong/Eliosoff Quartet1254 MacKayMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
We'll be performing as semi-finalists in the Jazz en Rafale competition. It's a short 3-song set featuring original compositions, and we'd appreciate any and all support that we can get.
The featured musicians are:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Tom Eliosoff (guitar, percussion, compositions)
- Sage Reynolds (bass, percussion)
- Mark "Bucky" Wheaton (drums)
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2006, 9:30pmStephen-Ong/Eliosoff Quartet552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)Montréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but donations graciously accepted--
The featured musicians are:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Tom Eliosoff (guitar, compositions)
- Sage Reynolds (bass)
- Mark "Bucky" Wheaton (drums)
June 2006
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2006, 9:30pmStephen-Ong/Shragge Quartet552 Ste. Catherine E.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree donation--
NYC trumpeter Aaron Shragge joins us for a concert of originals, standards, and free improvisations.
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Friday, June 30th, 2006, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
July 2006
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Sunday, July 2nd, 2006, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Monday, July 3rd, 2006, 9:30pmStephen-Ong/Rosato/O'Neill552 Ste. Catherine E.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree donation--
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2006, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Thursday, July 6th, 2006, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Friday, July 7, 2006, 6-10pmSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Solo piano standards, originals, and free improvisation.
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Saturday, July 8th, 2006, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Sunday, July 9, 2006, 6-10pmSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Solo piano standards, originals, and free improvisation.
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Wednesday, July 19th, 2006, 10:00pmLa Kémia4115A rue St-DenisMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree donation--
Guitarist Elie Flynn's group has a decidedly funky approach, with compositions contributed by its band members.
The musicians include:
- Elie Flynn (guitar, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Ariel Harrod (bass, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Friday, July 22, 2006, 6-10pmSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Solo piano standards, originals, and free improvisation.
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Wednesday, July 26th, 10:00pmLa Kémia4115A rue St-DenisMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree donation--
Guitarist Elie Flynn's group has a decidedly funky approach, with compositions contributed by its band members.
The musicians include:
- Elie Flynn (guitar, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Ariel Harrod (bass, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
October 2006
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 6-10pmSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Solo piano standards, originals, and free improvisation.
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Saturday, September 23, 2006, 6-10pmSolo pianoStash Café200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Solo piano standards, originals, and free improvisation.
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2006, 9:30pmLa Kémia4115A rue St-DenisMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree donation--
Guitarist Elie Flynn's group has a decidedly funky approach, with compositions contributed by its band members.
The musicians include:
- Elie Flynn (guitar, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Ariel Harrod (bass, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Sunday, October 29th, 2006, 2-5pmBistro Plein Air de Val-David Inc2510, rue de l'ÉgliseVal-David, Québec, Canada$5--
I'll be playing some soulful and bluesy jazz in Martin Petersen's organ quartet. We'll be featuring music from the 50s and 60s in the great organ jazz traditions of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff as well a few originals. In the words of drummer Thierry Arsenault, "this music just plays itself".
The band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
2007
January 2007
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Sunday, January 28th, 2007, 2-5pmBistro Plein Air de Val-David IncVal-David, Québec, Canada$5--
I'll be playing some soulful and bluesy jazz in Martin Petersen's organ quartet. We'll be featuring music from the 50s and 60s in the great organ jazz traditions of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff as well a few originals. In the words of drummer Thierry Arsenault, "this music just plays itself".
The band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Monday, February 26th, 2007, 4:30-4:45pm1254 MacKayMontréal, Québec, Canadafree--
Semi-finals of the Jazz en Rafale 2007 contest.
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007, 9:30pmStephen-Ong/LeBlanc/Beland552 Ste. Catherine E.Montréal, Québec, CanadaFree donation--
Replacing the injured Rick Rosato in a pair of impromptu trio sets with myself on saxophone, Remi-Jean LeBlanc on bass, and Marc Beland on drums.
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Thursday, March 8th, 2007, 9:30pmLe Spectateur54 St-JacquesMontréal, Québec, Canadafree donation--
Hosting a jam session at Le Spectateur with the house band of:
- Elie Flynn (guitar, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Ariel Harrod (bass, compositions)
- Louis-Etienne Drouin (drums)
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Saturday, April 14th, 2007, 10:00pm
Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetPorktastic250, avenue des Pins EstMontréal, Québec, Canada$5--Unfortunately due to scheduling conflict, Martin Petersen's organ quartet will not be performing as originally stated. We have drafted the illustrious Sage Reynolds to hold court in his stead.
The band features:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Sage Reynolds (bass)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Thursday, May 17th, 2007, 10:00pmVincent Stephen-Ong Group with special guest Chris Budhan250, avenue des Pins EstMontréal, Québec, Canadafree donation--
The promo blurb goes as follows:
"Saxophonist Vincent Stephen-Ong invites special guest bassist and festival producer Chris Budhan from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island for an evening of music. Budhan is an alumnus of McGill and NYU, and a doctoral student in jazz performance at the University of Texas at Austin. He has performed extensively with Pat LaBarbera and Alex Dean, and continues to perform regularly with David Restivo."
This gig is a bit of a reunion for the old house band at the Ambrosia jam session that I used to frequent.
The band features:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Chris Budhan (bass)
- Marie-Fatima Rudolf (piano)
- Daniel Gelinas (drums)
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Friday, June 29th, 2007, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, Canada$3--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
[ band ]
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Sunday, July 1st, 2007, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, Canada$3--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Jim Bland (guitar)
- Daniel Gelinas (drums)
[ band ]
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Monday, July 2nd, 2007, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, Canada$3--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
[ band ]
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2007, 11:00pmVincent Stephen-Ong's Multigen250, avenue des Pins EstMontréal, Québec, Canada$10--
The promo blurb goes as follows:
"Saxophonist and pianist Vincent Stephen-Ong assembles a very special group for this appearance. Featuring Kenny Bibace on guitar (Dave Turner's Earth Tones, Joel Miller's Mandala, Sage Reynolds Group), Alex Mallett on bass (Anna Webber No Phone, Riot Box), Stef Schneider (Bell Orchestre, Amon Tobin Foley Room). The repertoire will run the spectrum of musical influences, from the avant-garde to bebop to the Romantic period of classical music to hip-hop- all within a jazz context."
This show will feature a varied selection of pieces chosen specifically for this group, including compositions by Geri Allen, Lucky Thompson, Larry Goldings, Joni Mitchell, Bud Powell, and Frederick Chopin.
The band features:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Kenny Bibace (guitar)
- Alex Mallett (bass)
- Stef Schneider (drums)
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Thursday, July 5th, 2007, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, Canada$3--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
[ band ]
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Friday, July 6th, 2007, 10:30pmJazz Organ Jam with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz QuartetCafé Délifrance350 Sherbrooke WMontréal, Québec, Canada$3--
I'll be playing with Martin Petersen's Certified Organic Jazz Quartet as the house band of the yearly Organ Jazz Jam. First set will consist of a mix of originals and standard repertoire from the organ jazz tradition. Come by and bring your instruments to sit it on the second set and beyond!
The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
[ band ]
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007, 6-10pmSolo piano200 St. Paul WestMontréal, Québec, CanadaNo cover, but tips graciously accepted--
Solo piano standards, originals, and free improvisation.
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Friday, July 27th, 2007, 10:00pm250, avenue des Pins EstMontréal, Québec, Canadafree donation--
I'll be playing some soulful and bluesy jazz in Martin Petersen's organ quartet. We'll be featuring music from the 50s and 60s in the great organ jazz traditions of Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff as well a few originals. In the words of drummer Thierry Arsenault, "this music just plays itself".
The band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar, compositions)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
[ band ]
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007, 10:00PMJam Sessions with Alex Bellegarde1250 Bleury (on Bleury just below St-Catherine)Free--
I'm the featured guest in this installment of Alex Bellegarde's weekly jam sessions at the Nyk's Pub & Grill. The first set will feature some original compositions and seldom-played standards, after which musicians will be invited to join the jam.
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007, 10:30PMGrumpy's Jazz Jam1242 rue BishopFree--
I'm the featured guest at this week's installment of the Grumpy's jazz jam. First set at 10:30 features some original compositions and seldom-played standards, after which musicians will be invited to join the jam. $4 pints!
The house band features:
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Tom Eliosoff (guitar, compositions)
- Anna Ruddick (bass)
- Eric Thibodeau (drums)
2008
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 10:30PMGrumpy's Jazz Jam1242 rue BishopFree--
I'm the featured guest at this week's installment of the Grumpy's jazz jam. First set at 10:30 features some original compositions and seldom-played standards, after which musicians will be invited to join the jam. Grumpy's now has a piano, too! $4 pints!
The house band features:
- Tom Eliosoff (guitar)
- Anna Ruddick (bass)
- Eric Thibodeau (drums)
- Guest of the week: Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, piano)
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008 9:30PM552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
I'm playing with guitarist Eric Couture-Tellmosse's group ECT5 in a concert composed of mostly Eric's original tunes, along with a couple of standards. The band is composed of Eric on guitar, Paul Vandike on bass, Eric Dew on the drums, myself on alto, and the incomparable Anna Webber on tenor sax.
[ ECT @ MySpace ]
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, 10:30PM1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Hans Verhoeven (drums)
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008, 10:30PM1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Thierry Arsenault (drums)
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008, 10:00PMJam Sessions with Alex Bellegarde1250 Bleury (on Bleury just below St-Catherine)Free--
I'm the featured guest in this installment of Alex Bellegarde's weekly jam sessions at the Nyk's Pub & Grill. The first set will feature some original compositions and seldom-played standards, after which musicians will be invited to join the jam.
The house band features:
- Alex Bellegarde (bass)
- Eric St-Jean (piano)
- Isaiah Ceccarelli (drums)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008, 8:30PM1254 Mackay$10--
We'll be playing a mix of originals and classic groovin' organ standards from the rock, blues, and jazz idioms, including some great traditional "Brother" Jack McDuff arrangements. This may be our last concert ever, so come on out to what may be your last chance ever to hear this band play. This is the band that I always recommend to people as a great "intro to jazz" as we play soulful, funky, accessible music, for the people!
The band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (Hammond organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar, compositions)
- Hans Verhoeven (drums)
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008, 10:00PM552 Ste. Catherine E (Métro Berri-UQAM)No cover, but donations graciously accepted--
Hey folks, last minute show with the "Random 4tet", composed of myself, Ivan Bamford, Caulder Nash, and Sage Reynolds. As the name implies, it's a sort of random assortment of musicians who happened to be available for a Tuesday night- promising! Come check it out at l'Escalier starting at around 10pm. I will have CDs available at the show.
The band features:
- Ivan Bamford (drums)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Caulder Nash (keyboard)
- Sage Reynolds (bass)
2009
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009, 7pmcorner of Jeanne-Mance & Ste-CatherineMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
Hey folks, we'll be making our debut at the FIJM this year with the Certified Organic Jazz Quartet. We've been working hard on putting together a really tight set of the best of our groovy, funky, soulful tunes, with a lot of new material written specifically for this festival appearance. It would be awesome to see all your fabulous dancing selves at the show this Thursday evening!
Certified Organic Jazz Quartet
Scene CBC/Radio-Canada
(corner Jeanne-Mance & Ste-Catherine)
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
7pm
FREE!
http://montrealjazzfest.com/program/concert.aspx?id=9273
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Certified-Organic-Jazz-Quartet/96142149502
The band will feature Martin K. Petersen on Hammond organ (two leslies on stage for maximum effect!), Vincent Stephen-Ong on saxophone, Cordell Henebury on guitar, and Hans Verhoeven on drums.
Come one come all!
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009, 4pm421, rue Saint-RochMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
I'm thrilled to be playing with the fine folks from Dynamo Coléoptera this coming Saturday. It's very hard to describe the music, but check the video below to give you a basic idea of what it's like. Bits of experimental j-pop/j-rock, costumes, projections, a dancer... quite an experience.
2010
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010, 8:30pm1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec, Canada$7--
Always a pleasure to play with the collective that is Kalmunity. Live organic improv, with a strong dose of hip-hop, rnb, and generally "urban" sounds.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010, 8:00pmTohu presents Kalmunity Vibe Collective2345 rue Jarry EstMontréal, Québec H1Z 4P3, CanadaFree--
The Kalmunity Vibe Collective will be bringing their special brand of live organic improv to the TOHU on Saturday January 30th. This will be a beautiful event and to make even more special the event is totally FREE and it is an ALL AGES show; so everyone is welcome.
Tickets must be reserved in advance and they will go fast so call 514-376-8648..... or you can take your chance at the door.
For more information please check www.tohu.ca
KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE
SATURDAY JANUARY 30TH
TOHU: 2345 JARRY EST
DOORS 8PM
COVER: FREE, FREE, FREE
ALL AGES
[ Facebook Event: TOHU presents KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE | Kalmunity website | Kalmunity @ TOHU website ]
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010, 5-7pm4873, rue St-LaurentMontréal, Québec, CanadaFree--
Experimental psychedlic Japanese pop-rock. This concert, as part of the Festival Voix d'Ameriques, will feature some poetry by Ian Christopher Goodman, and some other new surprises. As always with Dynamo, a wild show...
[ band | Dynamo Coléoptera Website | Dynamo Coléoptera on Facebook ]
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, 8:00pmKalmunity Vibe Collective features the Ethel Bruneau Dynamic Hoofers and Andy Williams1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
Kalmunity has always taken pride in celebrating black liberation month and this year we have planned our most spectacular, creative and inspiring series of events to date. We will be featuring special guest artists each week that will give unique and diverse performances reflecting an eclectic perspective on black liberation through artistic expression.
February 9th: (Harlem Renaissance): Tap and Jazz living legend Ethel Bruneau will be our guest of honor and her dancers, The Ethel Bruneau Dynamic Hoofers, will be sharing a taste of Montreal jazz and tap history with a special tap performance. We will also be featuring legendary DJ Andy Williams with his deep crates of musical gems.
Kalmunity a toujours grandement supporté le mois de l'histoire des noirs et cette année s'avère être la plus extraordinaire jusqu'à présent! À chaque semaine de février, le collectif présentera des artistes invités qui donneront des performances uniques et diversifiées en perspective de l'histoire des noirs et avec une expression artistique des plus dignes.
Le 9 février ( Harlem Renaisance ) : Ethel Bruneau, la légende du "tap dance" et de la scène jazz de Montréal, sera notre invitée spéciale. Elle sera accompagnée de sa troupe "The Ethel Bruneau Dynamic Hoofers" avec laquelle elle présentera une performance hallucinante. Le versatile DJ Andy Williams sera des nôtres sur les tables tournantes.
Featured Kalmunity Vocalists: Fredy V, Sarah MK and Jason "Black Bird" Selman
KALMUNITY VIBES COLLECTIVE
LES MARDIS "LIVE ORGANIC"
La CÉLÉBRATION DU MOIS DE LA LIBERATION DES NOIRS
AU CONSULAT,1442 BLEURY, 2ÈME ÉTAGE
PORTE: 8h00PM
7$
[ Facebook Event: KALMUNITY FEATURES THE ETHEL BRUNEAU DYNAMIC HOOFERS AND ANDY WILLIAMS | Kalmunity website ]
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010, 8:00pmAmalgame Jam Session avec Jonathan Éthier, 8pmAmalgame Gastronomie254 Bernard OMontréal, Québec H2V 1T4, CanadaFree--
Guest-hosting for the inaugural edition of Jonathan Éthier's jam session at Amagame Gastronomie. Come on out and bring your instruments!
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010, 8:00pmKalmunity Ladies Night1442 Bleury, 2nd floorMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7 (free for women)--
KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE is dedicating a night to celebrating International Womb'an's Day with a KVC style Ladies Night. We will be bringing guest poets D-na Smith and Alessandra Naccarato from the Throw Slam Collective, Moe Clark and Nomadic Massive representatives Tali and Medusa along with the KVC ladies.
Artist Bios
Alessandra Naccarato is a spoken word poet, activist and community organizer who has travelled from Timbuktu to Isla del Sol in search of metaphor. She is the Vice-Chair of Spoken Word Canada, the Coordinator of Throw Poetry Collective and a member of Montreal's 2009 Slam Team who placed third in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.
Métis sound artist Moe Clark fuses her unique understanding of performance narrative with traditions of circle singing and spoken word. Her poetic songs resonate with the power to heal, to celebrate spirit and to connect with authentic purpose. After her debut album release "Circle of She: Story + Song" (April '08) Moe has toured extensively across Canada and recently made her debut performances in Europe and South America.
D-Na Smith is a lover of words. She pursues them both professionally and personally. She is a relatively new member of the Throw Poetry Collective but has already had a lot to say as a member of the 2009 Slam Team, contributing to the team's placement among the best of the best at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in Victoria, BC.
***ALL NIGHT LONG ALL LADIES WILL HAVE FREE ENTRANCE***
Guest DJ: Conn Shawnery
Kalmunity featured vocalists: Odessa "Queen" Thornhill, Ra'faelle and Sarah Mk
For more information on the Throw Slam Collective check:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5927294857&ref=ts
KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC TUESDAYS
LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY 2ND FLOOR
DOORS 8PM
COVER: $7
[ Facebook Event: Kalmunity Ladies Night | Kalmunity website ]
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, 8:30pmPub Kabaret 2656 Masson (l'ancien Rive Gauche)2656 MassonMontréal, Québec H1Y 1W2, Canada--
Special guest with Mortabelle, experimental jazz-influenced progressive rock with Fred-Érick Sauvé on Chapman Stick and François Girouard on drums.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010, 8:00pmAmalgame Jam Session avec Jonathan Éthier, 8pmAmalgame Gastronomie254 Bernard OMontréal, Québec H2V 1T4, CanadaFree--
Guest-hosting at Jonathan Éthier's jam session at Amagame Gastronomie. Jonathan is out of town this week the jam will be lead by François Brisson. The house band lineup will be:
- François Brisson (bass)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone)
- Eric Couture-Telmosse (guitar)
- Alex Thibault (drums)
Come on out and bring your instruments!
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010, 8:00pmKALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE featuring John Akpata and DJ Jah Faith1442 Bleury, 2nd floorMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
The Kalmunity Vibe Collective is always pushing artistic, creative and political boundaries through the use of word, sound, power. We strive to bring a voice to the voiceless by exposing our audiences to new ideas or old ones that have been kept quiet. The result is amazing live music shows that inspire and motivate people to take action and make a change.
On April 20th, Kalmunity will be featuring writer, poet, musician and activist John Akpata. His poetry and style is deeply incisive, political and uncompromising.
Guest DJ: Jah Faith will dropping the finest in reggae, dancehall and dub.
Featured Kalmunity Vocalists: Fredy V, Jon E and Fabrice
JOHN AKPATA ARTIST BIO:
John Akpata lives in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. John is a writer musician, radio show host and political activist. As a Spoken Word artist, John has appeared on CBC radio and CBC television. He has peformed coast to coast across Canada, and has toured across the United Kingdom. He has attended National Poetry Slam in Chicago, and has been a member of, or been a coach to several Ottawa teams that have performed at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.John has released a full length CD of poetry and music titled "Kerheb" that was completed with assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts. John has also been featured on CDs such as Live at Capital Slam 2005 and 2006, as well as bass player and featured performer on Freewill's the House of Words. His self produced CD of poetry and music "Breadcrumbs" was completed and released in February of 2010. Another full length self produced CD "Live from Mercury" will be released this fall.
Last year John Akpata travelled to Domincan Republic, Nigeria and Jamaica for poetry research, and spiritual journeys. In February John embarked on a west coast mini tour, of Vancouver and Victoria. In March John was a feature performer at the Stanza International Poetry Festival in Edinburgh Scotland, where he opened for dub poetry legend Linton Kwesi Johnson.
John is also the host of Monday Night Scribes on CHUO 89.1 FM, a weekly radio broadcast (and soon to be podcast) dedicated to writers, reciters, MCs and poets. Each week John hosts a different guest to perform on the air, and talk about the art of writing.
John Akpata is also a member of the Marijuana Party of Canada. John has run in the last three federal elections, receiveing a total of 1354 votes. Politicians have had temper tantrums; blackberry's have been smashed, seven figure lawyers have cried or had emotional breakdowns; debates have been cancelled when the poet has appeared.
Whether poetry or politics, John loves the double edged sword, and always brings fire.
KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS
LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY 2ND FLOOR
DOOR: 8PM
COVER: $7
[ Facebook Event: KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE featuring John Akpata and DJ Jah Faith | Kalmunity website ]
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010, 9:30pm4481 St-DenisMontréal, Québec, Canada$5--
Special guest with Mortabelle, experimental jazz-influenced progressive rock with Fred-Érick Sauvé on Chapman Stick and François Girouard on drums and live projections.
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Friday, May 14th, 2010, 8:00pmIntimate Sky :: Kalmunity vs Nomadic Massive3680, rue Jeanne-ManceMontréal, Québec, Canada$12--
The Sound Clash - Round Three: Champion of Champions
Once again Montreal's two 'reigning sounds' collide for a no holds barred brawl. On May 14th at the MAI (Montreal Arts Intercultural, 3680 Jeanne Mance), Kalm Unity (The Masters of Live Organic Improv) and Nomadic Massive (Montreal #1 Hip Hop Band) will meet to decide who is truly the "Champion of Champions".
For a third time the "Spoke Soul Series" Intimate Sky presents the Sound Clash, an amazing, one of a kind extravaganza of live performance including 20+ artists in from two of Montreal's most beloved groups. In the pass this collaboration has been nothing short of awesome and we expect nothing less for this installment. Both groups will play multiple sets as a super group and you be able to witness the combined magic of everything these stellar ensembles have to offer. You will hear and see some of the hottest soul, funk, reggae, hip hop and spoken word and all of it will be on the spot and completely improvised This event only happens once a year so please do your best to be there, or else you've have to wait until next year!
Box office: (514) 982-3386
Ticket price: 12$
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SOUND CLASH - 3ème round :: 'Le champion des champions'
Le vendredi le 14 mai à 20h, KalmUnity (Les pros de l'improvisation live) et Nomadic Massive ( le groupe #1 de hip-hop à Montréal) s'affrontent pour un match ultime en vue de déterminer qui est 'le champion des champions'.
Pour la troisième édition, mais cette fois dans la vaste galerie du MAI, cet échange musical éclaté et poétique entre les chanteurs et musiciens des deux formations sera un événement à ne pas manquer. Le spectacle de l'an dernier fut incroyable et on ne s'attend à rien de moins cette année avec les 20 artistes qui se retrouveront sur scène. Vous assisterez à ce qui se fait de meilleur côté soul, funk, reggae, hip-hop et spoken word, improvisé le soir même!
Cet événement unique n'a lieu qu'une fois par année, donc pas d'excuses : venez y assister!
prix des billets: 12$
Billeterie: (514) 982-3386
[ Facebook Event: Intimate Sky :: Kalmunity vs Nomadic Massive | Kalmunity website | Jason 'Blackbird' Selman avec Kalm Unity et Nomadic Massive - Intimate Sky ]
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010, 8:00pmAmalgame Jam Session avec Jonathan Éthier, 8pmAmalgame Gastronomie254 Bernard OMontréal, Québec H2V 1T4, CanadaFree--
Guest-hosting at Jonathan Éthier's jam session at Amagame Gastronomie.
Come on out and bring your instruments!
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010, 8:30pmCafé-théâtre Côté-Cour au Festival des Musiques de Création4014 de la FabriqueJonquière, QC G7X 3N1$25--
Experimental psychedelic dramatic Japanese pop-rock.
[ band | Dynamo Coléoptera Website | Dynamo Coléoptera on Facebook ]
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, 8:00pmKAlMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS WITH X-WAM & RIDDIM WISE1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE is a collective of artists that create live music experiences with improvised music and an intense energy that moves all who hear them. They have been revolutionizing the music scene in Montreal and Canada for over seven year.
Tuesday June 15th: Kalmunity will be featuring the Beatboxer we all love and know as X-WAM. He has graced the stage many times with the collective and now he will show the audience what he can really do with a feature set. To keep your head nodding and your booty shaking The Riddim Wise Sound crew will be providing riddims for your listening pleasure throughout the night. This will definitely be a hot one!!!
X-WAM: http://x-wam.tripod.com/id1.html
Riddim Wise: http://www.myspace.com/riddimwiseX-WAM Artist Bio:
The amazing, never ending talents of this young entertainer have been cultivated for over 2 decades in and out of Montreal / Canada. Being the beatbox champ of 1999 for Montreal he has also obtained the talents of rapping, singing, Djing, Re-mixing, dancing, step dancing, voice acting and hosting as an MC.Blazing a path from stage to stage he has made his mark on the musical platforms in the city of Montréal. With trademark shows like performing on Musique Plus several times, the 1994 Jazz Fest, co-hosting on k103.7 FM, preforming with "One Ton" and "The Suits XLn", closing a "K-OS" show and opening shows for "Slum Village" and "A-TRAK".
With names like Blake Lewis (Amer.Idol) & Butterscotch (Amer. Got Talent). X-WAM was the first Canadian if not the first one to Beatbox and sing on the TV show Pop Stars "The One" ending up in 15th place. He has even branched out entertaining the masses in Halifax, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Trois Riviérs, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and even New York City.
It has been said he has a drop of Bobby McFerrin in him, but in total his style is his own. Mixing comedy in his performance, he gathers and holds the peoples attention spanning all age groups.
Featured Kalmunity Vocalists: Odessa Thornhill, Fabrice Koffy, Preach Ankobia
[ Facebook Event: KAlMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS WITH X-WAM & RIDDIM WISE | Kalmunity website ]
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010, 8:00pmKALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS WITH DJ WRECK1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
KALMUNITY VIBE COLLECTIVE is one of Montreal's most exciting and vibrant group of musicians and artist that create live music events throughout the city and the rest of Canada. They have been building a community of artists for over 7 years and share their expressions weekly at Bistro Le Consulat and Diése Onze.
Tuesday June 22nd: Kalmunity will be holding it down with Sarah Mk, Moe Clark and Master Zibz on the microphone bring the word, sound, power to the next level! DJ Wreck, Montreal Hiphop pioneer, will be holding it down on the wheels of steel all night long with his eclectic mix of old school, classics, club bangers and so much more!!! Not to be missed!
For more info on DJ Wreck events check:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Wreck/298718088531?ref=ts[ Facebook Event: KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS WITH DJ WRECK | Kalmunity website ]
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010, 10:30PMJazz Organ Jam with the Certified Organic Jazz Quartet1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Jeff Simons (drums)
[ Certified Organic Jazz Quartet on Facebook | Facebook Event: *** 9th Annual Jazz Organ Jam Session *** | Montreal International Jazz Festival Official Concert Details Page | Vanessa Rodrigues' Site | Martin K. Petersen's Site ]
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010, 10:30PMJazz Organ Jam with the Certified Organic Jazz Quartet1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Jeff Simons (drums)
[ Certified Organic Jazz Quartet on Facebook | Facebook Event: *** 9th Annual Jazz Organ Jam Session *** | Montreal International Jazz Festival Official Concert Details Page | Vanessa Rodrigues' Site | Martin K. Petersen's Site ]
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010, 10:30PMJazz Organ Jam with the Certified Organic Jazz Quartet1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Jeff Simons (drums)
[ Certified Organic Jazz Quartet on Facebook | Facebook Event: *** 9th Annual Jazz Organ Jam Session *** | Montreal International Jazz Festival Official Concert Details Page | Vanessa Rodrigues' Site | Martin K. Petersen's Site ]
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Monday, July 5th, 2010, 10:30PMJazz Organ Jam with the Certified Organic Jazz Quartet1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Jeff Simons (drums)
[ Certified Organic Jazz Quartet on Facebook | Facebook Event: *** 9th Annual Jazz Organ Jam Session *** | Montreal International Jazz Festival Official Concert Details Page | Vanessa Rodrigues' Site | Martin K. Petersen's Site ]
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010, 10:30PMJazz Organ Jam with the Certified Organic Jazz Quartet1215 CrescentFree--
The organ jam is back! Grooving originals and standards of the organ jazz tradition and beyond. Bring your instruments! The house band features:
- Martin K. Petersen (organ, compositions)
- Vincent Stephen-Ong (saxophone, compositions)
- Cordell Henebury (guitar)
- Jeff Simons (drums)
[ Certified Organic Jazz Quartet on Facebook | Facebook Event: *** 9th Annual Jazz Organ Jam Session *** | Montreal International Jazz Festival Official Concert Details Page | Vanessa Rodrigues' Site | Martin K. Petersen's Site ]
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010, 8:45pmAmalgame Jam Session avec Jonathan ÉthierAmalgame Gastronomie254 Bernard OMontréal, Québec H2V 1T4, CanadaFree--
Guest-hosting at Jonathan Éthier's jam session at Amagame Gastronomie.
Come on out and bring your instruments!
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, 8:30pmKALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS WITH ANDRE ROUSE & DJ STAR Q1442 BleuryMontréal, Québec H3A 2G1, Canada$7--
Kalmunity Vibe Collective is Montreal's headquarters for music, dance, art and culture. Located in the heart of the world renown "Quartier des spectacles", Kalmunity presents their original series "Live Organic Improv" on a weekly basis. Through spontaneous composition, the city's finest musicians, singers, lyricists and dancers gather to bring you a unique and unforgettable musical experience. For 7 years now, Kalmunity has provided a platform for independent artists while raising social awareness within the Montreal community and abroad.
Tuesday July 27th: Kalmunity will be featuring steel pan composer, André Rouse and DJ Star Q!!!
André Rouse began his musical career at an early age playing the clarinet. His high school years were completed at Cardinal Carter Academy for The arts Majoring in music. Learning to play various musical instruments including clarinet, oboe, trumpet and timpani, André also focused his attention on the steel pan. These simultaneous learning experiences afforded him the knowledge in understanding how different instruments can be fused to work in coordination with each other. Mr. Rouse is a graduate of York University's Faculty of Fine Arts program with Hounours in music and will be continuing his education this fall when he begins the Masters program in composition and music education at York University. He was awarded 2nd place out of 14 composers for an original composition involving the fusion of the steel orchestra and symphony orchestra in the "Symphony and Steel's International Composer's Competition" sponsored by the University of the West Indies. In 2009 his first attempt in arranging for Toronto's annual Pan Alive competition secured a 2nd place win for New Dimension Steel Orchestra. He will be leading the same band at this years competition this coming Friday. André teaches composition at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto; he is currently employed as a music teacher for the Toronto Catholic District School Board teaching grades 6, 7 & 8 and is also the musical director of Souls of Steel Orchestra, a not for profit organization dedicated to the education and performance of steel pan music.
"...As a black male raised in a single parent home I learned early the benefits of education..."
André RouseKALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS
LE CONSULAT 1442 BLEURY 2ND FLOOR
DOORS 8PM
$7
[ Facebook Event: KALMUNITY LIVE ORGANIC IMPROV TUESDAYS WITH ANDRE ROUSE & DJ STAR Q | Kalmunity website ]
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010, 7:45pmAmalgame Jam Session avec Jonathan ÉthierAmalgame Gastronomie254 Bernard OMontréal, Québec H2V 1T4, CanadaFree--
Guest-hosting at Jonathan Éthier's jam session at Amagame Gastronomie.
Come on out and bring your instruments!
