Booker T. Jones to perform his hits and back up Bobby Bazini on July 2 The Montrealer June 26, 2015 5378 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...
Vic Vogel and the Jazz Big Band – June 30, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 25, 2015 5638 Vic VogelPhoto: Grealdo Pace Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Vic Vogel and the Jazz Big Band An important figure on the Quebec jazz scene, Vic Vogel holds the record for Festival visits,...
Wayne Shorter Quartet – June 30, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 25, 2015 6780 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Wayne Shorter Quartet Opening act: Joey Alexander Joey Alexander When legendary saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter, winner of the 1996 Mile-Davis Aw...
Rodrigo y Gabriela – June 30, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 24, 2015 5758 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Rodrigo y Gabriela Heavy metal meets flamenco? Why not! That’s the unlikely and brilliant 15-year musical fusion served up by Rodrigo and Gabriela. Original...
John Scofield, Joe Lovano Quartet – June 29, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 23, 2015 5416 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents John Scofield, Joe Lovano quartet with Bill Stewart and Larry Grenadier Fans, get ready to rejoice as the jazz stars align in a constellation of musical bri...
Erykah Badu – June 29, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 23, 2015 5958 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents Erykah Badu Finally, the queen of R&B makes her first Festival visit! In a long-awaited performance, Erykah Badu takes over Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier to s...
The Bad Plus – Joshua Redman, June 28, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 22, 2015 4966 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents The Bad Plus - Joshua Redman When a group renowned for its versatility and innovative brilliance meets a star saxophonist at the height of his artistic abil...
An Evening with Chris Botti – June 27, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 21, 2015 5524 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presents An Evening with Chris Botti An evening for lovers… A trumpet superstar on the American music scene, Chris Botti has built his reputation for his subtle,...
The Stanley Clarke Band – June 27, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 21, 2015 6255 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presents The Stanley Clarke Band Bassist and composer Stanley Clarke made his name in the early 1970s with the jazz fusion ensemble Return to Forever. A native of Ph...
Les Grands Concerts at Theatre Maisonneuve are fine choices The Montrealer June 20, 2015 5348 For jazz fans, you may be happiest with the line-up scheduled to the 8pm concerts at Theatre Maisonneuve in Place des Arts. Jazz guitarist Al Di Meola is this year’s winner of the Miles Davis Award, and he open...
