The CrescentA conversation between Samuel Andreyev and our host Hrag-Nazareth "Naz" Keuchkerian.
Samuel Andreyev is a composer, author, professor at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg and host of the Samuel Andreyev Podcast.
His chamber, orchestral, vocal and solo works have been performed, recorded and broadcast throughout the world. His YouTube channel, interviews and lectures have been viewed by millions of people.
Samuel Andreyev @ The Know - Conversations : Purpose of Music, Evolution and Music Careers.The Crescent2022-04-17 | A conversation between Samuel Andreyev and our host Hrag-Nazareth "Naz" Keuchkerian.
Samuel Andreyev is a composer, author, professor at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg and host of the Samuel Andreyev Podcast.
His chamber, orchestral, vocal and solo works have been performed, recorded and broadcast throughout the world. His YouTube channel, interviews and lectures have been viewed by millions of people.
www.thecrescentmtl.com IG : @thecrescentmtlMopao Mumu @ the CrescentThe Crescent2024-09-08 | @mopaomumu is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter. Born in Kinshasa, Congo, she spent her early childhood there before moving to South Africa.
Her music blends various genres, with a strong emphasis on soul, R&B, and Afrobeat.
🥁: Dan Fiyah Beats 🎹: Malik 🎸: Cithara Regem 🎸🎸: Jake Morgan Vocal support: @oliviakhoury
Mixed by: @mixwithjacob 📹: Kamalec & Peter Tsoraidis @ Studios Piccolos in Montreal
Produced by The CrescentAll the Feels with Mopao Mumu #shortsThe Crescent2024-09-04 | Short clip from Mopao Mumu's performance at the Crescent.
Video: @kamalec & Peeter Tsoraidis #shortsJoyce NSana @TheCrescentThe Crescent2024-08-24 | Joyce N’sana is the voice of Afrobluehop. Originally known for her Reggae she now presents a music that is a tasty mix of Afro-blues and Hip-hop. The Radio-Canada Revelation 2021-2022 who grew in the context of the Congolese wars delivers a clear and determined message, she spreads an art of peace.
Featuring: Jjanice+ Ketsmy Cyani Kreesoul Music
🥁: Michel Medrano Brindis 🎸: Dave Hjin Bass:Neil Benskin
Mixed by: @mixwithjacob 📹: Kamalec & Peter Tsoraidis @ Studios Piccolos in Montreal
This is Joyce's second appearance on The Crescent.
Produced by The CrescentLex French Quartet @ The CrescentThe Crescent2024-07-14 | Lex French Quartet Performed in Montreal at Studios Piccolo in Montreal, Canada
Trumpet🎺: Lex French Piano 🎹: François Bourassa Bass 🎸: Morgan Moore Drums 🥁: Jim DoxasColour Grid ~ Lex French Quartet @TheCrescentThe Crescent2024-06-23 | Lex French Quartet ~ Colour Grid Performed in Montreal at Studios Piccolo
Trumpet🎺: Lex French Piano 🎹: François Bourassa Bass 🎸: Morgan Moore Drums 🥁: Jim DoxasAterro ~ Kuné, Live @ The Crescent (Encore)The Crescent2024-05-17 | Experience the magic of Kuné's encore performance! Responding to the audience's call for more, they deliver the stunning "Aterro" - featuring an amazing guitar solo that will leave you in awe.
Feel the energy and passion in this unforgettable live rendition!
"KUNÉ is an eleven-piece collective made up of ten immigrant musicians from all over the world and one Metis-Canadian. Our sound captures the experience of living in Toronto, the world's most diverse city. Through music, we remember where we came from and we envision a pluralistic future."
🎥: Kamalec & Peter Tsoraidis Recording at Studio Piccolo with Jean-François Vezina Mix by: @mixwithjacob
Produced by The CrescentKuné @ The CrescentThe Crescent2024-05-05 | "KUNE is an eleven-piece collective made up of ten immigrant musicians from all over the world and one Metis-Canadian. Our sound captures the experience of living in Toronto, the world's most diverse city. Through music, we remember where we came from and we envision a pluralistic future."
🎥: Kamalec & Peter Tsoraidis Recording at Studio Piccolo with Jean-François Vezina Mix by: @mixwithjacob
Produced by The CrescentKuné - Live @TheCrescent #music #performance #livemusic #guitar #guitarsolo #guitarshredThe Crescent2024-04-06 | Demetri: Master of Shredding! Setting the guitar on fire! Kuné means "together" in Esperanto Canada's Global Orchestra graced us with a session like no other! Filmed at Studios Piccolo in MontrealMel Pacifico live @TheCrescentThe Crescent2024-03-31 | Mel Pacifico took a couple of deep breaths, closed her eyes, and let her heart sing. Full session in channel!Walk The Line ~ Ben lOncle Soul @TheCrescentThe Crescent2024-03-30 | Ben l'Oncle Soul - Walk The Line Performed in Montreal at Studios Piccolo
🎥: Kamalec & Peter Tsoraidis Recording at Studio Piccolo with Jean-François Vezina Mix by: @mixwithjacob
Produced by The CrescentBlackbird ~ AstraiaThe Crescent2024-03-24 | Astraia performing Blackbird at Planet Studios in Montreal #livemusic #music #recordingstudio #liveelectronica #studiosession #studiomagic #montrealAddicted ~ Ben lOncle Soul @TheCrescentThe Crescent2024-03-23 | Ben l'Oncle Soul - Addicted Performed in Montreal at Studios Piccolo
Produced by The Crescent IG: instagram.com/thecrescentmtlLex French & Jim Doxas with the Kate Wyatt Quartet #music #livemusic #performance #jazz #jazzmusicThe Crescent2024-03-22 | Dr. Lex French & Jim Doxas creating magic with the Kate Wyatt Quartet.Addicted ~ Ben lOncle Soul @TheCrescentThe Crescent2024-03-18 | Ben l'Oncle Soul performing 'Addicted' at Studios Piccolo in Montreal #livemusic #music #performance #recordingstudio #soulmusic #studiosession #thecrescentmtlMel Pacifico @ The CrescentThe Crescent2023-11-26 | Singer, songwriter and vocal producer Mel Pacifico is on track to becoming one of Canada’s next emerging R&B vocal talents. Defined by her silky tone, vocal agility and signature lush vocal arrangements, Mel brings undeniable skills to the art.
Live performance recorded at Studios Piccolo in Montreal, Quebec, on June 11 2023.
With over 5 albums under his belt in the last 5 years, Radio-Canada's Jazz revelation of 2020, Carl Mayotte, brings his musical voyage to The Crescent.
Ayant réalisé et produit plus de cinq albums dans les cinq dernières années, la Révélation Jazz Radio-Canada en 2020, Carl Mayotte, apporte son voyage musicale à The Crescent
*Carl Mayotte Trio*: Bass - Carl Mayotte Sax/Piano - Damien-Jade Cyr Drums - Stéphane ChamberlandBlackbird ~ Astraïa (Live Streamed)The Crescent2023-09-19 | Astraïa performing their original single, Blackbird Live Streamed on Saturday May 22nd, 2021
"Remember, if you buy an album from bandcamp, it's around the financial equivalent to the artist of you streaming their music every day for 3 years"David Binney ~ BirthThe Crescent2023-08-23 | DAVID BINNEY : SAXOPHONIST, COMPOSER, PRODUCER
"...a strikingly original composer, leader, conceptualist."-DownBeat Magazine "David Binney possesses one of the most original minds in contemporary music."- Stereophile
Acclaimed as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent, saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. Winning praise from critics and colleagues alike, David was recently singled out by Jazz Times as one of a handful of "players who have created an alternative jazz-scene... all of whom are playing adventurous, original music."
Tangi Lion - Accordion Ahmed Moneka - Vocals & Percussion Majd Sekkar - Clarinet Demetrios Petsalakis - Oud Upright Bass - Christopher KettlewellCarl Mayotte Trio @TheCrescentThe Crescent2023-07-02 | With over 5 albums under his belt in the last 5 years, Radio-Canada's Jazz revelation of 2020, Carl Mayotte, brings his musical voyage to The Crescent.
Ayant réalisé et produit plus de cinq albums dans les cinq dernières années, la Révélation Jazz Radio-Canada en 2020, Carl Mayotte, apporte son voyage musicale à The Crescent
_🎥 @ Studio Piccolo, Montreal_La Rive Gauche @ The CrescentThe Crescent2023-01-01 | La Rive Gauche, the musical ensemble winner of the Jazz IT Abroad performing live at The Crescent in Montreal, Qc!
This initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and managed by Italia Music Lab, aims to provide financial support to Italian artists and artists in the jazz field (and to the professionals they work with) for the development of concerts abroad, in order to increase its visibility among the international public reached by the diplomatic-consular network and by the Italian Cultural Institutes.
The group composed of Fabio Lanzi (Sax), Giovanni Acquilino (Flute), Luca Cresta (Piano), Andrea Imelio (Bass) and Massimo Grecchi (Drums), is dedicated to the composition of original music, combining the various souls and personal paths of its components. Alongside the mainstream jazz tradition, fusion and music applied to the image coexist in the group's influences.MONEKA Arabic Jazz @ The CrescentThe Crescent2022-12-10 | Ahmed Moneka presenting his project MONEKA Arabic Jazz live at The Crescent in Montreal.
“MONEKA ARABIC JAZZ” is a project reflecting my life and journey in art from Baghdad to Toronto. It showcases melody from my homeland Iraq mixed with African groove and rhythm that I inherited from the Moneka Family. Because my journey brought me now in Toronto Canada, I am honoured to share this heritage and traditions with local Canadian musicians. Jazz and blues is the best genre to bridge my afro-arabic background and the fascinating musical diversity of torontonian performers. I often find inspiration to write songs by researching old stories from Iraq as realities of the present moment locally or internationally. Focussing on the past inspires analysis, while the future inspires visions and dreams. "
IG : @thecrescentmtlMoskitto Bar @The CrescentThe Crescent2022-08-20 | Ahmed Moneka brings his middle eastern deep soul influence, while Yura brings is Ukrainian/Balkan flavour and Tangi brings some crazy celtic/gypsy melodies in this unique collective called the Moskitto Bar.
IG : @thecrescentmtl www.thecrescentmtl.comJean-Michel Pilc @ The Know - Total Improvisational Control Lesson VideoThe Crescent2022-07-17 | This is a preview of a great lesson video with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc
In this lesson video, Jean-Michel Pilc discusses : For musicians of every level and all instruments, how to master the 3 elements of music : 1. Rhythm 2. Melody 3. Bass
Once he shares a very practical and applicable exercise to help the viewer master these 3 elements simultaneously, he moves on to demonstrate real examples of how to improvise freely and masterfully over a 12 bar blues form.
Transcriptions of the solos above available and clickable in the video once purchased on our website!Short Story @TheCrescentThe Crescent2022-07-16 | Short Story is a jazz quartet featuring :
Pianist - Kate Wyatt Bass - Adrian Vedady Saxophone - Erik Hove Drummer - Guillaume PiloteDavid Binney Trio @TheCrescentThe Crescent2022-06-15 | DAVID BINNEY : SAXOPHONIST, COMPOSER, PRODUCER
"...a strikingly original composer, leader, conceptualist."-DownBeat Magazine "David Binney possesses one of the most original minds in contemporary music."- Stereophile
Acclaimed as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent, saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. Winning praise from critics and colleagues alike, David was recently singled out by Jazz Times as one of a handful of "players who have created an alternative jazz-scene... all of whom are playing adventurous, original music."
This was filmed in Los Angeles, California right after the NAMM 2022 show!
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our IG : @thecrescentmtlJean-Michel Pilc Trio @ The CrescentThe Crescent2022-03-07 | "There may be no more diverse, unpredictable jazz piano player, song to song, than Jean-Michel Pilc." - Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes
Born in 1960 in Paris, now an American citizen, self-taught pianist and composer Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous jazz giants such as Roy Haynes, Michael Brecker and Dave Liebman to name a few.
Jean-Michel Pilc - Piano Jim Doxas - Drums Remi-Jean Leblanc - Bass
This video is sponsored in part by Socan. www.socan.com
Filmed, organized and published by The Crescent. www.thecrescentmtl.comJean-Michel Pilc @ The CrescentThe Crescent2022-02-27 | "There may be no more diverse, unpredictable jazz piano player, song to song, than Jean-Michel Pilc." - Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes
Born in 1960 in Paris, now an American citizen, self-taught pianist and composer Jean-Michel Pilc has performed with numerous jazz giants such as Roy Haynes, Michael Brecker and Dave Liebman to name a few.Gentiane MG trio @ The CrescentThe Crescent2021-11-27 | Gentiane MG was always attracted by music as a very powerful and vital means of expression. Her music comes from the tradition of improvised jazz with colours from impressionistic and romantic classical music that come together in a deeply personal universe.Eyes of The World - Gilad HekselmanThe Crescent2021-10-23 | filmed live @ The Crescent in Montreal
Gilad Hekselman - guitar Jonathan Pinson - drums Joe Martin - bass
www.thecrescentmtl.com IG : @thecrescentmtlGilad Hekselman Trio @ The CrescentThe Crescent2021-10-02 | Gilad Hekselman has established himself as one of the leading voices in jazz guitar. Only a few years after his arrival to NY in 2004, this native Israeli was already sharing stages with some of the greatest artists in the New York City jazz scene.
Production by The Crescent. www.thecrescentmtl.comAstraia @ The CrescentThe Crescent2021-05-23 | Astraia is a multi-genre electronic project founded in 2018 by singer-songwriter, Vira, and producer, Alberto Jossue. The duo produce an introspective, melancholic flavour of electronica marked by cinematic textures and hypnotic vocals.
On June 6, 2021, astraia will release their first full-length album. From haunting, atmospheric ambience to gritty broken beats, Venti, is an emotive exploration of sound and texture.
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/astraialiveKéla - Jjanice+The Crescent2021-04-24 | Depuis 1999, Jjanice se produit sur les scènes artistiques en tant qu’auteur interprète, poète spoken word, modèle d’art, ainsi que choriste pour divers artistes. Jjanice s’est créé un univers bien à lui mélangeant poésie-chantée, musique alt-soul moderne et grooves afro-antillais rappelant son Haïti natale. Imaginez un ménage avec Gainsbourg, Bowie, Fela, Seal et Grace Jones partageant un deux pièces! Allant de son talent de parolier mis au service d’autres interprètes, jusqu’à pratiquer le métier de modèle pour des artistes visuels, Jjanice ne se contente pas de créer seulement, il désire également inspirer en se donnant entièrement.
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IG : @thecrescentmtlJjanice+ @ The CrescentThe Crescent2021-04-18 | Depuis 1999, Jjanice se produit sur les scènes artistiques en tant qu’auteur interprète, poète spoken word, modèle d’art, ainsi que choriste pour divers artistes. Jjanice s’est créé un univers bien à lui mélangeant poésie-chantée, musique alt-soul moderne et grooves afro-antillais rappelant son Haïti natale. Imaginez un ménage avec Gainsbourg, Bowie, Fela, Seal et Grace Jones partageant un deux pièces! Allant de son talent de parolier mis au service d’autres interprètes, jusqu’à pratiquer le métier de modèle pour des artistes visuels, Jjanice ne se contente pas de créer seulement, il désire également inspirer en se donnant entièrement.MJT trio - If You Could See Me NowThe Crescent2021-04-11 | Steve Amirault on piano, Jim Doxas on drums and Adrian Vedady on bass.
The Montreal Jazz Trio live @ The Crescent
For upcoming shows and ways to support the scene, check out : www.thecrescentmtl.com @thecrescentmtl on IGMontreal Jazz Trio @ The CrescentThe Crescent2021-03-21 | Montreal Jazz Trio (MJT) is a group featuring Steve Amirault p. Jim Doxas d. and Adrian Vedady b. Three musicians that have been playing together for the better part of 20 years. Modern jazz trio at its best!Levi Dover sextet @ The CrescentThe Crescent2021-02-21 | The Levi Dover Sextet, led by bassist and composer Levi Dover, was formed in 2019 out of a desire to create music which brings together a wide range of influences in a highly personalized style. Rhythmically driven, yet equally open and dreamy, Levi Dover’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition while also reaching into a modern soundscape, creating an environment brimming with possibilities for expression. Lush textures and an impressionistic landscape set the tone for explorations which extend beyond the compositions, bringing the art of improvisation into focus.
The group brings together some of the most creative musicians from Canada, the United States, and New Zealand - Lex French on trumpet, Erik Hove on the alto saxophone, Olivier Salazar on vibraphone, Andrew Boudreau on piano and Kyle Hutchins on drums. The six musicians, with their diverse musical personalities, join together to bring to life music which is full of subtlety and nuance, unveiling a unique universe.Ariana Grande - POV cover by Flara KThe Crescent2021-01-23 | Flara K : www.flarak.com @flara_k
Live @ The Crescent www.thecrescentmtl.comFlara K @ The CrescentThe Crescent2020-12-20 | Montreal based Pop/R&B duo Flara K is the combined creative output of Sam Martel and Collin Steinz. It’s an identity to explore creativity and embrace originality - it’s a fashion statement.Cinzia & The Eclipse - Lunar Session #4The Crescent2020-12-15 | Cinzia & The Eclipse Lunar Session #4 @cinziaandtheeclipse
Sound by Lucas LiberatoreKate Wyatt Quartet @ The CrescentThe Crescent2020-11-29 | Kate Wyatt live-stream concert live @ The Crescent
www.thecrescentmtl.comCinzia & The Eclipse - Passive Aggressive (Charlotte Cardin cover)The Crescent2020-11-15 | This is a song by Charlotte Carding covered by Cinzia & The Eclipse, at Parma Cafe in Montreal, Qc.
@cinziaandtheeclipse : IG @thecrescentmtl : IG
www.thecrescentmtl.comKayla Diamond @ The CrescentThe Crescent2020-11-15 | Kayla Diamond live at The CrescentCinzia & The Eclipse - Dreams (cover)The Crescent2020-11-03 | Cinzia & The Eclipse covering Dreams by Fleetwood Mac! This was live-streamed on Saturday Oct. 24th 2020
IG : @cinziaandtheeclipse IG: @thecrescentmtl
For upcoming live shows please check out : www.thecrescentmtl.comCinzia & The Eclipse @ The CrescentThe Crescent2020-10-25 | Cinzia & The Eclipse live at The CrescentLouis-Vincent Hamel sextet - EncoreThe Crescent2020-10-19 | Another original composition by Montreal based drummer Louis-Vincent Hamel called Encore @louisvincenthamel Live streamed on Sept. 19th 2020