Jesse Cook – July 2 and 3, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 27, 2015 5783 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 5320 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 5446 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 5715 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 6846 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...
Upper Canada Playhouse opener is a hilarious look at small town weddings The Montrealer June 25, 2015 7422 Morrisburg’s Upper Canada Playhouse kicks off its summer season with a show that’s all about weddings. But in their opening comedy, Stag and Doe, everything goes wrong for two couples getting ready to tie the k...
New Kids on the Block – June 30, Bell Centre LiveEvents June 24, 2015 4900 New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold more than 80 million records worldwide. Originally formed after Maurice Starr launched a citywide talent search in Boston, ...
Rodrigo y Gabriela – June 30, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 24, 2015 5830 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 5479 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 6050 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...
