HOME - ALTSYS - STREETNIX - LINKS Jennifer Bell Originally from Halifax, saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist/conductor Jennifer Bell has been based in Montréal since 1981. A McGill Alumna, Jennifer is the leader of the quintet Streetnix, with whom she has performed for the past 16 years at the Montréal International Jazz Festival as well as throughout eastern Canada and Europe. As leader of Altsys Jazz Orchestra, a 13 member ensemble specializing in original Canadian works, she has appeared with such international artists as Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider, Tim Hagans, Don Thompson, Ray Anderson and Hugh Fraser among others. With Altsys she was the recipient of a Prix Opus for Jazz Concert of the Year (1998). Jennifer has produced and or performed on 11 albums and co-presents several concerts annually with the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall. A busy freelance performer she also teaches jazz combos and saxophone at the McGill Conservatory and is a sought after clinician/adjudicator for schools and music festivals. Bill Mahar,trumpet, composer and arranger is a Halifax native and McGill alumnus. Bill is the artistic director of Altsys Jazz Orchestra, a 13 piece ensemble specializing in original Canadian compositions, and Streetnix. His compositions and arrangements have been featured on two Félix award winning albums by the Bernard Primeau Jazz Ensemble. Bill has also played with, and his compositions and arrangements have been recorded by; the Banff Jazz Orchestra, the Vancouver International Jazz Orchestra Jazz Workshop, the Karen Young Septet and Catharsis, led by Charles Papasoff. Commercial arranging projects have included music for Orchestra London, Jazzfest des Jeunes du Québec, the Lakeshore Concert Band, la Musique du 34ieme GBC and the show Remembering Sinatra. Some international artists Bill has performed or recorded with include Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler, Ray Anderson, Maynard Ferguson, Sonny Fortune and Tim Hagans. Bill presently teaches trumpet and jazz combos at the McGill Faculty of Music. Jennifer Bell & Bill Mahar 1991 Richardson Ave. Montreal, Quebec. 514-935-1542 [email protected] Upcoming ShowsAltsys Jazz Orchestra Nonet presents The Birth of the CoolL'Off Festival de JazzSunday June 27 11:00 pmLion D'Or1676 Ontario estfreeJon McCaslin QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzQuai des BrumesTuesday June 29 5-7 pm 4481 Saint-Denis Jon McCaslin-drumsJennifer Bell-alto saxJeremiah McDade-tenor saxKenny Bibace-guitarSolon McDade-bass Streetnix @ Montreal International Jazz Festivalall shows are freeWednesday June 30Scène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pmThursday July 1Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pmFriday July 2Terrasse Grand Marnier 1:00 pmScène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pmSaturday July 3Scène du Festival 5-7 pmSunday July 4Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pmMonday July 5Terrasse Grand Marnier 7:00 pmRue Jeanne-Mance 10:00 pmSaturday July 10Place des Nations6:00 pmBill Mahar Quintet @ Montreal International Jazz FestivalSunday July 117 AND 11 pmClub Jazz TD Canada Trust Place Hydro QuébecBill Mahar with Ensemble en piècesL'Off Festival de JazzWednesday June 30Lion D'Or 11:00 pm1676 Ontario estBill Mahar with the Bernard Primeau Montréal Jazz EnsembleSaturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pmBill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
HOME - ALTSYS - STREETNIX - LINKS
Jennifer Bell Originally from Halifax, saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist/conductor Jennifer Bell has been based in Montréal since 1981. A McGill Alumna, Jennifer is the leader of the quintet Streetnix, with whom she has performed for the past 16 years at the Montréal International Jazz Festival as well as throughout eastern Canada and Europe. As leader of Altsys Jazz Orchestra, a 13 member ensemble specializing in original Canadian works, she has appeared with such international artists as Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider, Tim Hagans, Don Thompson, Ray Anderson and Hugh Fraser among others. With Altsys she was the recipient of a Prix Opus for Jazz Concert of the Year (1998). Jennifer has produced and or performed on 11 albums and co-presents several concerts annually with the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall. A busy freelance performer she also teaches jazz combos and saxophone at the McGill Conservatory and is a sought after clinician/adjudicator for schools and music festivals.
Bill Mahar,trumpet, composer and arranger is a Halifax native and McGill alumnus. Bill is the artistic director of Altsys Jazz Orchestra, a 13 piece ensemble specializing in original Canadian compositions, and Streetnix. His compositions and arrangements have been featured on two Félix award winning albums by the Bernard Primeau Jazz Ensemble. Bill has also played with, and his compositions and arrangements have been recorded by; the Banff Jazz Orchestra, the Vancouver International Jazz Orchestra Jazz Workshop, the Karen Young Septet and Catharsis, led by Charles Papasoff. Commercial arranging projects have included music for Orchestra London, Jazzfest des Jeunes du Québec, the Lakeshore Concert Band, la Musique du 34ieme GBC and the show Remembering Sinatra. Some international artists Bill has performed or recorded with include Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler, Ray Anderson, Maynard Ferguson, Sonny Fortune and Tim Hagans. Bill presently teaches trumpet and jazz combos at the McGill Faculty of Music.
Jennifer Bell & Bill Mahar 1991 Richardson Ave. Montreal, Quebec. 514-935-1542
[email protected]
Jon McCaslin QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzQuai des BrumesTuesday June 29 5-7 pm 4481 Saint-Denis Jon McCaslin-drumsJennifer Bell-alto saxJeremiah McDade-tenor saxKenny Bibace-guitarSolon McDade-bass Streetnix @ Montreal International Jazz Festivalall shows are freeWednesday June 30Scène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pmThursday July 1Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pmFriday July 2Terrasse Grand Marnier 1:00 pmScène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pmSaturday July 3Scène du Festival 5-7 pmSunday July 4Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pmMonday July 5Terrasse Grand Marnier 7:00 pmRue Jeanne-Mance 10:00 pmSaturday July 10Place des Nations6:00 pmBill Mahar Quintet @ Montreal International Jazz FestivalSunday July 117 AND 11 pmClub Jazz TD Canada Trust Place Hydro QuébecBill Mahar with Ensemble en piècesL'Off Festival de JazzWednesday June 30Lion D'Or 11:00 pm1676 Ontario estBill Mahar with the Bernard Primeau Montréal Jazz EnsembleSaturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pmBill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Streetnix @ Montreal International Jazz Festivalall shows are freeWednesday June 30Scène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pmThursday July 1Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pmFriday July 2Terrasse Grand Marnier 1:00 pmScène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pmSaturday July 3Scène du Festival 5-7 pmSunday July 4Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pmMonday July 5Terrasse Grand Marnier 7:00 pmRue Jeanne-Mance 10:00 pmSaturday July 10Place des Nations6:00 pmBill Mahar Quintet @ Montreal International Jazz FestivalSunday July 117 AND 11 pmClub Jazz TD Canada Trust Place Hydro QuébecBill Mahar with Ensemble en piècesL'Off Festival de JazzWednesday June 30Lion D'Or 11:00 pm1676 Ontario estBill Mahar with the Bernard Primeau Montréal Jazz EnsembleSaturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pmBill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Wednesday June 30Scène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pm
Thursday July 1Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pm
Friday July 2Terrasse Grand Marnier 1:00 pmScène Bell Rue Sainte-Catherine 4:00 pm
Saturday July 3Scène du Festival 5-7 pm
Sunday July 4Terrasse Grand Marnier 12:00 pmScène du Festival 2:00 pm
Monday July 5Terrasse Grand Marnier 7:00 pmRue Jeanne-Mance 10:00 pm
Saturday July 10Place des Nations6:00 pm
Bill Mahar Quintet @ Montreal International Jazz FestivalSunday July 117 AND 11 pmClub Jazz TD Canada Trust Place Hydro QuébecBill Mahar with Ensemble en piècesL'Off Festival de JazzWednesday June 30Lion D'Or 11:00 pm1676 Ontario estBill Mahar with the Bernard Primeau Montréal Jazz EnsembleSaturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pmBill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Sunday July 117 AND 11 pmClub Jazz TD Canada Trust Place Hydro Québec
Bill Mahar with Ensemble en piècesL'Off Festival de JazzWednesday June 30Lion D'Or 11:00 pm1676 Ontario estBill Mahar with the Bernard Primeau Montréal Jazz EnsembleSaturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pmBill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Bill Mahar with the Bernard Primeau Montréal Jazz EnsembleSaturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pmBill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Saturday July 3Centre de Créativité Gesu 6:00 pm
Bill Mahar with the Joshua Rager QuintetL'Off Festival de JazzSaturday July 3Lion D'Or 11:00 pmBill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Bill Mahar with Joel Miller's MandalaFriday July 9Club Jazz TD Canada Trust Parc Hydro-Québec 7 AND 11 pmAltsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Altsys Jazz Orchestra au Vieux Port de MontréalSunday July 25Place Bonsecours (foot of rue Berri) 3:00 pmBill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm
Bill performs Porgy and Bess with the Montréal Jazz Big BandFestival de Lanaudière 1:00 pm