Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill Presents

Samuel Blais Quartet, featuring Ben Ben Monder

Samuel Blais

Samuel Blais
Photo: Pascal Milette

Samuel Blais invites Ben Monder to Montreal for the 10th time! Since their first collaboration in 2018, they have played together several times, including 2 concerts at the FIJM and at the OFF Jazz fest with Dan Weiss and John Hollenbeck. An event not to be missed!

Heralded as the Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz for 2011-12, as well as a recipient of two Opus Awards for Best Jazz Album in 2011 (New Angle) and 2018 (Equilibrium), Samuel Blais has become a pillar of the jazz scene in Montreal. Composer, multi-instrumentalist and saxophone professor at Joliette CEGEP since 2013, he has had the opportunity to perform all around the world. The music from his album, Equilibrium, is remarkable in its maturity, lyricism and intensity. His fully developed compositions showcase the fervour of his improvisations. The album made the top 5 Best Canadian Jazz Albums, according to the Ottawa Citizen.

Ben Monder

Ben Monder
Photo: Sabrina Montiglia

Ben Monder is recognized as one of the most accomplished guitarists and composers in his field and he greatly impresses with his virtuosity and unique sound. A musician in the New York City Area for over 30 years, Ben Monder has performed with a wide variety of artists. He also contributed guitar parts to the last David Bowie Album. “Blackstar”. Ben conducts clinics and workshops around the world, and has served on the faculties of the New England Conservatory and the New School.

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