CONTACT & BOOKING
Booking: Danielle Lefebvre – Artist and concert agency
Contact: Danielle Lefebvre
Label: Les Productions des Imposteures
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
With over twenty years of bringing their special blend of Gypsy jazz and revisited cover songs to audiences, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures have made a name for themselves on the music scene.
Pioneers in a domain usually reserved for men and precursors of the gypsy wave that swept across Québec, this quartet led by guitarist Christine Tassan continues to reinvent this timeless music while integrating new ideas and influences with an originality and flair we have become familiar with. From standards to original compositions, the Imposteures’ musical arrangements innovate, rejuvenate and leave room for unbridled creativity from four talented and accomplished musicians.
With 7 albums and more than 1000 concerts in various venues and festivals, including numerous appearances in major events and tours across Canada, Europe, USA and China, they have cultivated the adoration and loyalty of an ever growing fan base. We have had the chance to see them at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, at the Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine (France), at hte Liberchies Django Festival (Belgium) and at the North-West Django Fest (USA). Their album “Entre Félix et Django” received the Opus Award for Jazz Album of the Year in 2017 and was nominated in the Show of the Year category in 2018. Since 2020, the group has been presenting a Christmas show titled “Django Belles,” which has become an annual tradition.
In 2023, the group offers an entirely new show titled “On the Road”, retracing 20 years of tours and adventures! The album will be released in February 2024.
Sur la route: new show for 2026-2027
Django Belles: come into the magic of Christmas and winter !
Django Belles whisks us away in a musical frenzy celebrating winter in all its forms! With this repertoire of songs and instrumental pieces, Django Belles is a colorful show that’s playful, poetic and funny, with a devilish swing supported by some surprising arrangements. On this show, the band is enriched with the swing of two exceptional brass players, a trumpeter and a trombonist !
The musicians
Christine Tassan - Lead guitar
Lead vocals, songwriting, arrangements Music director and leader of the band
At the helm of les Imposteures since their formation, and with a successful career as a guitarist spanning over 20 years, Christine Tassan is now a prominent figure in the gypsy jazz scene. A loyal ambassador of the genre, she is also one of its rare female leading soloists. An excellent composer, a fine melodist, a first class improvisator, and a sensitive singer, Christine plies her craft with finesse, brilliance, self- confidence and an infectious dynamism.
Martine Gaumond - Violin
Vocals, arrangements
A remarkable violinist, Martine Gaumond makes her instrument vibrate with a high voltage that affects the crowd with equal intensity. An excellent improvisator, she handles her bow with disarming ease and opens the door to the most beautiful poetic bursts. She also makes use of incredible vocal talents, weaving subtle harmonies that elevate the ensemble.
Francis Tétu - Guitarist
Vocals, arrangements
A strong rhythm guitarist and accomplished soloist, Francis is known for his sensitivity, versatility, and keen musical listening. Equally at home in jazz, bossa nova, country, and rock, he has collaborated with renowned artists including Martine St-Clair, Édith Butler, and Kim Richardson. His refined playing and musical rapport bring a distinctive voice to the band.
Mathieu Gagné - Bassist
Vocals, arrangements
Mathieu moves effortlessly between jazz, chanson, and traditional music. A double bassist with a warm, deeply swinging style, he has spent more than twenty-five years performing with artists such as Élisapie Isaac, Marc Hervieux, and La Bottine Souriante. Providing the band’s rhythmic foundation, he brings energy, depth, and drive to every performance.
Invited musicians on DJANGO BELLES show/album
Justine Verreault-Fortin
Trumpet.
Justine Verreault-Fortin, a wonderful trumpeter, plays with such ease that she makes us travel in her universe, both touching and full of energy. With her contagious smile and great happiness, she knows how to push the perfect note to draw us the right emotion, from laughter to tears. Also arranger, she received her bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance with distinction. On stage, she reveals her personality through her instrument: striking, delicate, with a jazzy touch!
Karine Gordon
Trombone.
Like the extensive register of her trombone, Karine Gordon knows how to go from high notes, through her communicative humour, to low ones, through her great sensitivity. An outstanding improviser, she lets her emotions emerge through her music and a nice craziness. Far from hiding behind her instrument, it is on the contrary through it that she expresses herself, communicating to the audience joy and happiness!