The new academy of jazz…  In weekly jam sessions, Montreal musicians are keeping alive the tradition that makes the music grow… Craig Moy  capital.arts.online

Experienced jam session leader Alex Bellegarde hosts the jam down at NYKS on Bleury street in Montreal.  Every Tuesday night, his trio is joined by a range of invited guests.  To name just a few… Alex Côté, Yannick Rieu, Joel Miller, Roger Walls, Matthieu Bélanger, Christine Jensen, Roberto Murray, Sean Craig, Bruno Lamarche, Cameron Wallis, Joeito Torres, Giovanni Arteaga, Andy King, Jennifer Bell, Bill Mahar…

‹ My first experience at a jam session was down at Jazzons in the Quartier Latin district of Montreal in 97 with Skip Bey leading.  Skip’s 'good vibes' jam sessions, his musicianship and encouragement have inspired many musicians like me to want to continue leading and participating in weekly jam sessions.   To ensure that there will a place where jazz musicians can get together to hone our craft, exchange ideas as well as inspire others and be inspired. › AB.

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