Tribute to Oliver Jones

A Tribute to Oliver Jones – June 16, 2023

Montreal Chamber Music Festival presents Tribute to Oliver Jones: Jazzman Par Excellence This tribute to Oliver Jones features 8 artists, all of whom played with Oliver and some with Oscar Peterson. The name o...
Ben Charest - Film Scores

Film Scores: Expect the Unexpected

MTL Jazz Notes I think that there is always a cinematic aspect to music. Great musicians and great artists from all walks of life tell a story within their chosen genre. Some express their thoughts through w...
Gentiane MG and Frank Lozano / The Doxas Brothers

Gentiane MG and Frank Lozano / The Doxas Brothers

OFF Festival de Jazz de Montréal presents Double bill: Gentiane MG and Frank Lozano / The Doxas Brothers Cinquième Salle - October 1, 2021 at 8:00pm Gentiane MG and Frank Lozano Convergence is the crossin...
Lex French - Destination: YUL

Destination: YUL

MTL Jazz Notes Jazz musicians from different parts of the globe are attracted to Montréal The city of Montréal affords an atmosphere that is diverse and inclusive; this provides an excellent backdrop for ...
A composer’s sound

An art unto itself: A composer’s sound

MTL Jazz Notes As a musician, I constantly strive to find a balance between practicing and performing as well as some small ensemble composing. Like many other musicians, I believe that my identity is most gen...
Steve Amirault - The sound of experience

It’s personal: the sound of experience

MTL Jazz Notes Perched behind my drum set, I often think that I have the best seat in the house. I am in the middle of the action, visually and aurally. The clarity on stage is pure, balanced and offers dire...