Effendi is very pleased to announce the new changes in the label's activities. Created 24 years ago to promote Quebec artists and develop the sonic hemispheres in all directions, the Quebec label is once again opting for innovation and collaboration in order to push the limits of the possible. Thus Effendi proposes today " PARTICULES SONORES " a world class artist agency with as first elements :

 

ARTISTS IN BOOKING :

 

MONTREAL JAZZLAB ORCHESTRA (World)

Modern jazz octet

Defines itself as a specific group, a true institution in the Canadian jazz universe. It explores musical writing in all styles, supported each time by breathtaking composers and musicians. 

Last experience: LOGUSLABUSMUZIKUS - Hit Couleurs jazz, Paris, France and more... 

NEW ALBUM IN PROGRESS

17-04-2024 - Concert 20e anniversaire - au Gesu à Montréal, Qc  

 

06-12-2024 - Concert with guitariste Greg Lamy - Palais Montcalm, Québec, Qc

09-12-2024 - Concert with guitariste Greg Lamy & Claudia Chan Tak, dance - Salle Alphonse-Desjardins, Repentigny, Qc

06-10-24 to 10-10-24 - Residence at Orford Music

 

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GENTIANE MG trio (Europe)

Pianist and composer

For Gentiane MG, music is more than an art form among others: it is above all a formidable means of expression that has enabled her to develop a powerful, imaginative and sensitive language. With her long-time accomplices, bassist Levi Dover and drummer Louis-Vincent Hamel, she has created a rich universe that transcends genres.

EUROPE TOUR - February 2024 - WALL MADE OF GLASS

02-14-2024 - Kultur Werkatatt, Jazz West, Bremen, Gr

02-16-2024 - Unterfarht, Munich, Gr

02-20-2024 - Sunside, Paris, Fr

02-21-2024 - Opus Jazz Club, Budapest Ho

02-24-2024 - Ethernach fest, Lux

02-27-2024 - Jazz Club Turino, Turin, It

03-01-2024 - Galerie Depardieu, Nice, Fr

 

Canada tour in June / July 2023 with – WALL MADE OF GLASS

European tour in the works for Nov 2023 - WALL MADE OF GLASS

 

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BENJAMIN DESCHAMPS (Europe)

Saxophonist and composer

He is recognized by his peers in the Canadian jazz scene as "Révélation Radio-Canada Jazz" in 2017-2018, Grand Prix TD of the Festival international de Jazz de Montréal in 2019.  Opus Award - Best Jazz Album 2022. Deschamps is a fixture on the jazz scene.

Showcase at Jazzahead - April 28 at 7:30 pm at Musikclub de la Tour

European tour in progress to promote the music of the album - AUGMENTED REALITY

 

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YVES LÉVEILLÉ (World)

Unclassifiable pianist and composer... 

His new album " L'ÉCHELLE DU TEMPS " for string quintet and piano is a masterpiece, particularly representative of the crossroads between classical music and modern jazz. Léveillé won the Creation of the Year Award at the Opus 2023 Prize of the Conseil québécois de la Musique, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

MAISONS DE LA CULTURE DE LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL TOUR & BOURDONNEMENT JAZZ À L'OUTREMONT SERIES

06-02-2024:  L'échelle du temps, Centre culturel Henri-Julien, Lasalle 19h

11-02-2024: L’échelle du temps, Maison de la culture Mont-Royal, 14h

02-03-2024: Les Bourdonnements Jazz à l’Outremont / Retrouvailles : 19h

12-03-2024: L’échelle du temps, Maison de la culture Rosemont - la petite- patrie: 19h30

14-03-2024: L’échelle du temps, Maison de la culture Claude Léveillée: 19h30

26-04-2024: De Marseille à Québec, Virginie Teychené, l’Arquemuse, Québec: 19h30

27-04-2024: Les Bourdonnements Jazz à l’Outremont / De Marseille à Montréal, Virginie Teychené: 20h

28-04-2024: Les Bourdonnements Jazz à l’Outremont / De Marseille à Montréal, Virginie Teychené: 16h

11-05-2024: Les Bourdonnements Jazz à l’Outremont / soirée découverte: groupe Solarium: 20h

16-05-2024: L’échelle du temps. Salle Bourgie, Montréal, 18h

15-06-2024: Les Bourdonnements Jazz à l’Outremont / La ruche intergénérationnelle: 20h

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AUGUSTE QUARTET (World)

NEW ALBUM IN PROGRESS - CYCLIC

9-05-24 to 31-05-24 - EUROPE & SENEGAL TOUR - work in progress

06-04-24 - Jazz Room - Waterloo, ON

27-04-24 - Maison de la Culture Mont-Royal, Montreal, Qc

30-04-24 - Lion d'Or, 25th anniversary of Effendi

 

07-12-23 - Bar St-Angèle, Québec, Qc

08-12-23 - Bar St-Angèle, Québec, Qc

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FRANÇOIS BOURASSA (Europe, Asia)

Pianist and composer... 

New album in quartet to come in June 2023 - SWIRL

Concerts and tour to come

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RAFAEL ZALDIVAR (Europe, Asia)

Pianist and composer... 

His latest acclaimed album - RUMBA

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FÉLIX STÜSSI (World)

Pianist and composer

CONCERT-LAUNCH, NEW ALBUM - UNICUM FND171

01-02-24 - Dièse Onze, Montréal Qc

02-02-24 - Dièse Onze, Montréal Qc

 

EUROPE TOUR  (pass)

21& 22-4-23 – Festival Jazz in Glarus, Suisse

23-04-23 – Feilenhauer, Winterhur, Suisse

25-4-23 – Calanda Cultura, Haldenstein, Suisse

27-4-23 – Frankfurter, Musikwerkstatt, Francfort, Allemagne

28-4-23 – Jazzahead, Bremen

02-4-23 – b-flat, Berlin, Allemagne

04-4-23 – Sunside, Paris, France

06-4-23 – Schlössli Steinegg, Appenzell, Suisse

 

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CLAUDE ARNOLD THIBAULT - SCAT C.A.T. (Canada) - New!

Rimouski-born bassist CLAUDE captivates audiences with his gentle voice, engaging personality and humor. The heart of his work and his real passion (apart from golf!) is vocal improvisation, known as scat. He deploys it in performances of jazz standards from the swing and bop eras, in which the general public enjoy immersing themselves. His first album, Vodova Day - produced by Alain Bédard - provides a fine sample of his work... and it's getting thousands of listens a month on Spotify.

Concerts and tour to come