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Carlos Jiménez

Academic title(s): 

Course Instructor (Jazz Guitar; Jazz Combo/Jazz Combo Project); Course Lecturer,
Coordinator (Jazz Combos)

Carlos Jiménez
Department: 
Music Performance
Area(s): 
Jazz
Contact Information
Email address: 
carlos.jimenez [at] mcgill.ca
Instrument(s): 
Guitar
Group: 
Faculty
Biography: 

Jazz guitarist and composer, Carlos JimĂ©nez is a sought-after musician and educator on the Montreal jazz scene. He has shared the stage with some of the most expressive names of Canadian jazz. His versatility and ability to play multiple styles on both electric and classical instruments has made him a first-choice guitarist for many recording and touring projects. Along with his work as a sideman, Carlos JimĂ©nez has produced and released four albums as a leader and has been involved in a variety of productions ranging from jazz, Brazilian music, and popular music. A recipient of both composition and recording grants, in 2009 he received a studying grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to study with American guitarist Adam Rogers, in New York. More recent projects include recording and touring with American award-winning jazz vocalist Ranee Lee, touring with Quebec singer Florence K for her new Brazilian music project, as well as producing his fifth album as a leader to be released in early 2025. Carlos JimĂ©nez is currently on faculty at the Schulich School of Music of șĂÉ«TV in Montreal, where he teaches jazz guitar, jazz ensembles and jazz improvisation. He holds a Doctorate degree in jazz performance.

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Guitariste de jazz et compositeur, Carlos JimĂ©nez est un musicien et pĂ©dagogue trĂšs actif et en demande dans le milieu du jazz montrĂ©alais. Au cours des vingt derniĂšres annĂ©es, Carlos a participĂ© et collaborĂ© en tant que guitariste, mais aussi comme arrangeur et producteur Ă  plusieurs projets musicaux auprĂšs de piliers du jazz Canadien. Sa polyvalence tant aux instruments Ă©lectriques et classiques, ainsi que son style crĂ©atif font de lui un guitariste de premier choix pour divers ensembles. En plus de son travail comme accompagnateur, Carlos JimĂ©nez a produit quatre albums en tant que leader, et a participĂ© Ă  une grande variĂ©tĂ© de projets dans plusieurs styles musicaux tels que le jazz, la musique brĂ©silienne et le pop. Il est rĂ©cipiendaire de bourses de composition et d’enregistrement, ainsi que d’une bourse du Conseil des arts du Canada en 2009 pour un perfectionnement Ă  New York auprĂšs du guitariste amĂ©ricain, Adam Rogers. Ses projets les plus rĂ©cents incluent un enregistrement et une tournĂ©e avec la chanteuse Ranee Lee, une tournĂ©e avec la chanteuse quĂ©bĂ©coise Florence K pour son album de musique brĂ©silienne, et la production du nouvel album du Carlos JimĂ©nez Quintet Ă  paraĂźtre en 2025. Carlos JimĂ©nez est actuellement chargĂ© de cours Ă  l’UniversitĂ© șĂÉ«TVl, oĂč il enseigne la guitare, les ensembles de jazz et l’improvisation. Il est titulaire d’un doctorat en interprĂ©tation jazz de l’UniversitĂ© șĂÉ«TVl.

Interviews: 
Selected publications: 
Discography: 
  • Carlos JimĂ©nez Quintet, DĂ©jĂ  vu (2025), CAJMUSIC CD005
  • Ranee Lee, Because You Loved Me, JustinTime Records (2022)
  • ZoĂ© Jean-Deslauriers, Au grĂ© des eaux, (2022), Independent
  • Carlos JimĂ©nez Quintet, Don’t Fall (2019), CAJMUSIC CD004
  • Lisa Lorenzino Quartet, (Featuring Carlos JimĂ©nez), ·Ą±čŽÇłŠČčçČčŽÇ (2018), Independent
  • Carlos JimĂ©nez & Michel HĂ©roux, Voices (2016) CAJMUSIC CD003
  • Eric Harding Quartet, Fortune Calls (2015) EHARDIN2516
  • Carlos JimĂ©nez, Jogo (2013) CAJMUSIC CD002
  • Jean-Nicolas Trottier 10tet, Blue Lines (2012) Independent
  • Josh Rager, Kananaskis (2011) Effendi FND116
  • Carlos JimĂ©nez, Undercurrents (2011) CAJMUSIC CD001
  • Jacintha Luis, Resurgence (2010) Independant
  • Joe Sullivan Big Band, Stop and Listen (2006) Effendi FND068
  • Trio Daniel Lessard, Pas Ă  Pas (2005) Propella MP20052
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