JAZZ Social: w Yves Léveillé Quartet @Char's

May 31st 2026 doors 5pm jaaazzzz 6-8pm

Yves Léveillé quartet:

The group founded by pianist and composer Yves Léveillé brings together some of Quebec's finest musicians.

Yves Léveillé's music radiates nationally and internationally, and several European, Chinese, Canadian and American tours have helped establish his reputation. He has collaborated with a number of remarkable artists, including New York pianist Eri Yamamoto ("Pianos" album released in 2010), San Francisco multi-instrumentalist Paul McCandless, Paris-based Olivier Ker Ourio and many others. He has nine albums on the Effendi label and one with Trio En Trois Couleurs on Atma classique.

His jazz quartet has often been at the heart of several of his recordings, including Essences des bois as a septet and chorégraphie as a quartet.

In addition to his career as a composer and performer, he heads Productions Yves Léveillé, an organization dedicated to the creation of concerts (Bourdonnements Jazz à l'Outremont), tours and sound recordings.

Yves Léveillé quartet :

Yves Léveillé : piano and composition

Roberto Murray : saxophones

Guy Boisvert : double bass

Alain Bastien : drums

Vidéos links :

WebSite => https://yvesleveille.ca/

Members of the ensemble;

Saxophonist Roberto Murray, whose rich, lyrical sound can be heard on a multitude of projects in Quebec.

Guy Boisvert on double bass, with his precise, subtle playing, has been called upon to play with renowned artists such as François Bourassa and Yannick Rieu.

Alain Bastien, on drums, offers a very varied palette of playing with a high level of refinement. In addition to playing on several artistic projects, he shares his time with the teaching world.

Doors open at 5pm. The music is ongoing from 6pm-8pm.

A voluntary gratuity, sliding scale pay what you can at the door, is appreciated.

Suggested Adults $25, Seniors $20, Students $10, Children <=6 FREE

or ONLINE =>

Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks or supper. The beverage bar is open.

Quotes Reviews- Yves Léveillé

In the world of Canadian jazz, Yves Léveillé remains a dynamic force, a first-rate point of reference, a beacon that continues to light the way.

— Frédéric Cardin, Ici musique, Radio-Canada

Phare is, quite, simply, a remarkable album of jazz compositions skillfully arranged

and expertly played. You really should check it out!

— Lynn Rene Bayley, Jazz in Europe

A veteran composer and a poet skilled in slowly developing stories that often transcend the blue note, Yves Léveillé seduces and charms with his intelligence.

— Christophe Rodriguez, Journal de Montréal

Montreal pianist and composer Yves Léveillé has emerged as a passionate and intelligent creator of new music.

— Donald Elfman, All about jazz, New York

Yves Léveillé would be known as arguably one of the most gifted composers of our time.

Dominique Denis, Express of Toronto

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Jazz Socials @Char's doors 5pm live music 6-8pm, by gratuity at the door.

Char's Landing 4815 Argyle Street at 5th Avenue, Port Alberni, beautiful Vancouver Island
Char's is friendly dog friendly, BYO food, Accompanied minors welcome to all events until 10pm
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