2007 recipient of the prestigious Oscar Peterson Award at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, pianist and composer François Bourassa leads one of the most active bands on the Canadian jazz scene. The latest recording, Rasstones, is the seventh in a widely acclaimed discography. His quartet has toured on three continents, including recent concerts in Beijing, in major jazz festivals of the world, and in legendary places such as Dizzy’s Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York) during the memorable Québec Jazz series. He will perform with his special guests at Dièse Onze on Thursdays March 6, 13 and 27.

Combo "V" under the direction of Tommy Gauthier : Geneviève Morasse - violin

Combo "E" under the direction of Simon Stone : Alexandre Goulet - bass / Philippe-Etienne Legentil - drum / Guillaume Brosseau - guitar / Rivo Rabeson - piano / Gabriel Genest - saxophone / Denis Falardeau - trumpet

Alex Bellegarde Trio and guest : Erik Hove - saxophone