Jason Rosenblatt Quartet – December 6, Segal Studio LiveEvents November 29, 2015 5137 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 6511 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 5559 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 5606 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 5936 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 5776 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 5314 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 5440 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 5709 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 6842 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...