Streetnix – 1920s Montreal Jazz – January 28, Bourgie Hall LiveEvents January 20, 2016 5631 Streetnix – 1920s Montreal Jazz The 1920s marked an important milestone in Montreal jazz history. Jazz, that truly North American art form, was still young. Montreal’s vibrant culture and the absence of Prohib...
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary as Montreal’s premiere jazz club Peter Kerr December 8, 2015 5701 Oliver Jones, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ranee Lee and John Abercrombie headlined an 11 day celebration of local and international jazz performers Montreal’s premiere jazz supper club is a very cool New York-style...
Jason Rosenblatt Quartet – December 6, Segal Studio LiveEvents November 29, 2015 4912 Power Jazz Series presents Jason Rosenblatt Quartet Composer, pianist, vocalist, and harmonica player Jason Rosenblatt is one of the world’s foremost harmonica innovators. His performance on the unassuming in...
Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble – October 15, Bourgie Hall LiveEvents October 10, 2015 6278 Swingin' with Oscar – Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble RÉMI BOLDUC JAZZ ENSEMBLE Rémi Bolduc, saxophone Fraser Hollins, double bass Dave Laing, drums Guest: Taurey Butler, piano Born in Montreal in 1925 in the...
The two Dorsey Orchestras together on stage for the first time in history! The Montrealer June 29, 2015 5324 The Tommy Dorsey and the Jimmy Dorsey orchestra will fight the seventh "battle of the bands” at the Montreal International Jazz Festival… In 1934, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey formed a touring orchestra. Their grou...
Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir – July 5, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 29, 2015 5299 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir breathes life and soul into churches and venues with its famed gospel, both traditiona...
Lucinda Williams, The Mavericks & Justin Townes Earle – July 3, Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 27, 2015 5682 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Triple Bill with Lucinda Williams, The Mavericks and Justin Townes Earle Justin Townes Earle Photo: Joshua Black Wilkins This triple bill promises to be...
Jesse Cook – July 2 and 3, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 27, 2015 5526 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Jesse Cook Paris-born, Toronto-bred flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook is adept at bridging cultures and finding common ground between apparently disparate music...
I’m an Errand Boy for Rhythm – John Pizzarelli The Montrealer June 26, 2015 5087 John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards, late-night ballads, and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performanc...
Booker T. Jones to perform his hits and back up Bobby Bazini on July 2 The Montrealer June 26, 2015 5190 It can be argued that it was Booker T. Jones who set the cast for modern soul music and is largely responsible for its rise and enduring popularity. On classic Stax hits like “Green Onions,” “Hang ‘Em High,” “T...
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