Carlos Jiménez Quintet

Following their acclaimed 2019 album Don’t Fall, the Carlos Jiménez Quintet returns with Déjà Vu, featuring some of Montreal’s top jazz musicians. The album showcases eight original compositions, from which seven of them use the “contrafact” writing technique; new melodies set to chord progressions of selected jazz standards. Rooted in modern jazz, the group blends strong energy, diverse grooves, and a clear connection to jazz tradition. A hard-swinging band with a fresh, modern sound.

Musicians:
Carlos Jimenez, guitar

Carlos Jiménez QuintetJazz guitarist and composer, Carlos Jiménez is a sought-after musician and educator on the Montreal jazz scene. He has shared the stage with some of the most expressive names of Canadian jazz. His versatility and ability to play multiple styles on both electric and classical instruments has made him a first-choice guitarist for many recording and touring projects.

Along with his work as a sideman, Carlos Jiménez has produced and released four albums as a leader and has been involved in a variety of productions ranging from jazz, Brazilian music, and popular music. A recipient of both composition and recording grants, in 2009 he received a studying grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to study with American guitarist Adam Rogers, in New York. More recent projects include recording and touring with American award-winning jazz vocalist Ranee Lee, touring with Quebec singer Florence K for her new Brazilian music project, as well as producing his fifth album as a leader. Carlos Jiménez is currently on faculty at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University in Montreal, where he teaches jazz guitar, jazz ensembles and jazz improvisation. He holds a Doctorate degree in jazz performance.

Alex Côté, sax
Pierre François, piano
Dave Watts, bass
Alain Bourgeois, drums

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

For reservations, visit: www.upstairsjazz.com or call 514-931-6808