Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington – June 20, Metropolis

Kamasi Washington A genuine sensation on the global jazz scene, saxophonist Kamasi Washington has distinguished himself among the ranks of musicians who are brilliantly pushing jazz beyond its habitual boundar...
Mattan Klein

Mattan Klein Quartet – June 19, Segal Studio

Mattan Klein Quartet Jazz infused with a mix of Brazilian, Israeli and other world music. Mattan Klein was born and raised in Jerusalem where he studied at the Rubin Academy. He graduated with honours from ...
New Orleans Jazz - Montreal Jazz Festival 2016

New Orleans’ Best Comes to Montreal Jazz Fest

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Trombone Shorty, Wynton Marsalis, and Christian Scott at the 2016 Montreal Jazz Festival At the dawn of the 20th century, New Orleans birthed a new art form – jazz. Flag beare...
Brad Mehldau

Brad Mehldau – May 27, Maison Symphonique

Brad Mehldau Brad Mehldau solo—we can’t get enough! After his immensely successful solo shows at the Festival and last year’s triumph in the Maison symphonique, the virtuoso returns to offer another glimpse of...
Michael Kaeshammer

Michael Kaeshammer – April 22, L’Astral

Michael Kaeshammer Renowned for his irresistible blend of passion and charm, technical prowess and flamboyant virtuosity An introduction to the boogie-woogie at 13 left a lasting impression on this German-b...
Piano Chameleons

Piano Chameleons – April 17, Segal Studio

Power Jazz Series presents Piano Chameleons When Classical Music Meets Jazz... John Roney & Matt Herskowitz (Piano) The Piano Chameleons offer a unique performance concept. Two of Montreal’s most tale...
Makaya

Makaya – April 10, Salle Claude-Léveillée

MAKAYA, one of Haiti's highest mountains, is also a Montreal-based creole jazz quintet. A fusion of jazz and instrumental Creole music, their compositions showcase the traditional music of the Caribbean in a ne...