In collaboration with the OFF Jazz Festival

One of Canada's finest ensembles joins forces with two jazz giants for a rousing evening of contemporary Big Band sounds!

The Joe Sullivan Big Band first burst onto the Canadian Jazz scene in 1998, counting among its 15 members some of Quebec's top jazz soloists. One of the province's most active Big Bands comes together in the intimacy of the Studio with special guest musicians from Toronto, guitarist Lorne LofskY, formerly of the Oscar Peterson trio, and premiere jazz saxophonist Kirk MacDonald, one of Canada's premiere jazz saxophonists. This concert will feature several new pieces featuring the two guests as well as music from the band's extensive repertoire.

"Always a thrill to listen to live..." – The Gazette

« sans contredit l'un des meilleurs au Canada » - Le Devoir

Joe Sullivan: direction, solo trumpet • Rémi Bolduc: saxophone • Donny Kennedy: saxophone • Kirk MacDonald: saxophone • Al McLean: saxophone• Jean Fréchette: saxophone • Jocelyn Couture: trumpet • Aron Doyle: trumpet • Bill Mahar: trumpet • Dave Mossing: trumpet • Dave Grott: trombone • Richard Gagnon: trombone • Jean-Nicolas Trottier: trombone •Jean-Sébastien Vachon: trombone • André White: piano • Lorne Lofsky:  guitar • Alec Walkington: double bass • Dave Laing: drums

Tickets: $25 to $30

COMING UP IN THE POWER JAZZ SERIES:

		Aldo Mazza and Friends | November 9 Montreal percussionist Aldo Mazza puts on an all-star drum show accompanied by Anders Åstrand and the internationally acclaimed Percussion Quartet, Repercussion.
		Doxas Brothers with Lorne Lofsky and Kieran Overs | February 1, 2015 The Doxas Brothers are no strangers to the Montreal Jazz scene where they regularly accompany some of the city's top musical acts. Chet Doxas (saxophone) and Jim Doxas (drums) join forces with legendary guitarist to Oscar Peterson, Lorne Lofsky, and Toronto bassist Kieran Overs for a dynamite jam session in the intimacy of the Studio.
		Altsys Jazz Orchestra 30th Anniversary Concert | May 3, 2015 Altsys Jazz Orchestra, founded by conductor/saxophonist Jennifer Bell and trumpeter/composer Bill Mahar, specializes in original Canadian works and lesser performed works from the jazz orchestra tradition and will celebrate their 30th Anniversary in 2015.
		Emma Frank | June 7, 2015 Closing concert! With a voice and songwriting that has been compared to a young Joni Mitchell, Emma Frank's honest lyrics and beautiful winding melodies will sooth and surprise folk, jazz and even R&B lovers alike.

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