The Holly Cole Trio re-unites for four magical nights in the intimate Lion D’Or The Montrealer June 16, 2019 3200 Editor’s Note: I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Holly twice. Each time our scheduled 20 minutes extended to the better part of an hour. This is a testament to her down-to-earth personality and genuine curi...
Mulatu Astatke – May 16, Corona Theatre LiveEvents May 10, 2019 2988 Jazz All-Year Round presents Mulatu Astatke Mulatu Astatke is an Ethiopian musician and arranger best known as the father of Ethio-jazz. His albums focus primarily on instrumental music. His Western audience ...
Bombino – March 10, L’Astral LiveEvents March 5, 2019 2636 Jazz All-Year Round presents Bombino With special guests: Dead Messengers Fusing traditional Berber rhythms with rock’n’roll energy in pacifist songs, Omara “Bombino” Moctar won Montreal’s heart a few year...
Morgan James – February 5, Le Gesù LiveEvents January 30, 2019 3107 Jazz All-Year Round presents Morgan James New York-based pop/soul singer, songwriter, and Broadway chanteuse Morgan James can make you fall in love at first listen, elicit tears, or bring you back to a differ...
Noël Nights – December 21-22, MTelus LiveEvents December 15, 2018 3137 Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright present Noël Nights with Michel Rivard, Ariane Moffatt, Patrick Watson, Elisapie, Safia Nolin, Tire le Coyote and Anna McGarrigle The legendary Rufus Wainwright and Ma...
Esperanza Spalding – December 3, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents November 26, 2018 2896 Festival international de Jazz de Montréal presents Esperanza Spalding - 12 Little Spells Esperanza Spalding is typically referred to as a bassist, vocalist and composer. However like most organisms growing i...
Jamie Saft – July 7, Le Gesù LiveEvents July 3, 2018 2289 Jamie Saft After collaborating with such major names as John Zorn, Jennifer Charles and Iggy Pop, New York composer Jamie Saft conceived of his project Solo A Genova during a visit to Italy. Seated at his pian...
Bobby McFerrin – July 7, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents July 3, 2018 2247 Bobby McFerrin with David Worm, Joey Blake and the Jireh Gospel Choir - circlesongs The incontestable master of a capella, author of the world-conquering Don’t Worry Be Happy, Bobby McFerrin returns to enthral...
Leslie Odom Jr. and Jill Barber at Theatre Maisonneuve on July 6 The Montrealer July 1, 2018 4343 Leslie Odom Jr. and Jill Barber This double bill show will feature Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. and Montreal-based jazz chanteuse Jill Barber. Leslie Odom Jr. is a multi-talented performer who starred ...
Jack Broadbent – July 6, Cinquième Salle LiveEvents July 1, 2018 2104 Jack Broadbent Opening act: Tavis E. Triance This British artist kicked off his career singing in the streets. Since then, the talented musician has conquered a growing audience with his unique slide guitar...
