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Samant is a versatile composer and producer from Montreal known for crafting distinctive sounds that move seamlessly across R&B, hip-hop, pop, and alternative music. With an intuitive and collaborative approach, he creates unique sonic worlds tailored to each artist and project, always prioritizing emotion, experimentation, and authenticity.
As his presence continues to grow within the Canadian music scene, Samant is now preparing the release of his debut album, ATMANS. The project is introduced through the singles RUFFRIDE featuring Lou Val and HEARTLESS featuring Topaz Jones, offering a first glimpse into his genre-blending musical universe.

A discussion exploring the diversity and
evolution of jazz scenes around the world, featuring André Marmot, agent at
Earth Agency (United Kingdom), Alejandro Ayala of the Chicago-based label
International Anthem, Yousef Hilmy of Los Angeles-based Minaret Records,
Rainbow Robert, Executive Director of Jazz Festivals Canada, and Brice
Rosenbloom, Artistic Director of Winter Jazzfest. Together, they will share
perspectives on emerging artists, local ecosystems, audience development, and
the forces shaping contemporary jazz across different regions and communities.
The discussion will be held in English. The festival will provide access to an AI-powered simultaneous translation application available on mobile devices, offering translation into all languages.

A pioneer of her generation, Brandee Younger has made a name for herself as a leading figure in the integration of the harp into jazz. Younger has collaborated with artists such as Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Pharoah Sanders, and Ravi Coltrane. As part of l'Academie, she will demonstrate how she draws on the diverse sounds of her instrument in her music.
The discussion will be held in English. The festival will provide access to an AI-powered simultaneous translation application available on mobile devices, offering translation into all languages.

Christine Jensen is a leading Canadian saxophonist and composer whose voice has shaped creative jazz for over twenty‑five years.
Her acclaimed ensembles highlight her lyrical writing and bold improvisation, heard most recently on Harbour (2024), her third jazz orchestra album, which received its world premiere at the Unity Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center (2025).
A multi‑JUNO winner and DownBeat Critics Poll honoree,
she continues to expand her reach through projects like her quartet’s Day Moon and the
CODE Quartet’s Code Red.
The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra performed at the JEN Conference in New Orleans in 2026. She is the founding artistic director of the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz composition while leading the Eastman Jazz

Pod’Casque is a talk show hosted by the ONZMTL team, diving into hip-hop, urban culture, sports, and the conversations shaping today’s French-speaking generation. Through in-depth interviews, raw discussions, and cultural analysis, Le Onze, Jay Seven, and their guests offer an authentic perspective on both the Montreal and international scenes. Blending humor, insight, and real-life experiences, Pod’Casque creates a platform where artists, creators, and personalities can share their stories openly and without filters.

Christine Jensen is a leading Canadian saxophonist and composer whose voice has shaped creative jazz for over twenty‑five years.
Her acclaimed ensembles highlight her lyrical writing and bold improvisation, heard most recently on Harbour (2024), her third jazz orchestra album, which received its world premiere at the Unity Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center (2025).
A multi‑JUNO winner and DownBeat Critics Poll honoree,
she continues to expand her reach through projects like her quartet’s Day Moon and the
CODE Quartet’s Code Red.
The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra performed at the JEN Conference in New Orleans in 2026. She is the founding artistic director of the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz composition while leading the Eastman Jazz

Kei Pritsker,Michael T. Workman

Ce film retrace l’occupation organisée à l'université Columbia, en solidarité avec Gaza, et la mobilisation étudiante nationale qu'elle a déclenchée.

JAM au BALCON

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Born from the meeting of six freelance musicians from Montreal, The Liquor Store brings together artists who always return to their creative core to shape music to their image: vibrant, stylish and original. Whether it's their collaborative work on ‘’NightDrive’’ (winner of the 2020 GAMIQ for Jazz Album of the Year), their progressive album ‘’Colossus’’ (nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at the ADISQ) or their explosive ‘’The Liquor Store Big Band Vol. 1’’, their sound is constantly evolving - on stage and in the studio. The Liquor Store just released their fourth soul-pop-R&B album ‘’Right Place Wrong Time’’. The band embarks on a new, more polished and streamlined chapter, combining their love of deep grooves and exciting sounds with the refreshing visions of collaborating vocalists.