Jesse Cook – July 8, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents July 2, 2017 2382 Jesse Cook A brilliant acoustic guitarist of peerless technique, Jesse Cook weaves a passionate music deeply rooted in flamenco—he makes no secret of his admiration for the Gipsy Kings—and adds in elements of ...
Pink Martini – July 8, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents July 1, 2017 3013 Pink Martini Three years after their last visit to the Festival, America’s most stylish orchestra returns with its perfect blend of jazz, retro, Latin and classical. Elegant, sassy and delightfully devil-may-c...
Serena Ryder – July 8, Metropolis LiveEvents July 1, 2017 3815 Serena Ryder Opening act: Fast Romantics Our national pop-rock standard-bearer Serena Ryder (a multiple Juno winner) is adored by fans and critics alike for her husky, emotion-charged voice and raw, moving ...
Battle Of The Bands – two great big bands to perform at Maison Symphonique Peter Kerr June 30, 2017 3324 Battle Of The Bands Performing on stage for the first time in Montreal, the Xavier Cugat Orchestra will challenge the defending champions, the Cab Calloway Orchestra, to win the prestigious trophy of the Bat...
Bobby Bazini – July 7, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents June 30, 2017 3135 Bobby Bazini Opening act: Jack Broadbent Armed with a mature soul voice, matinee idol looks and pop-folk energy rooted in rock and blues, Bobby Bazini immediately stole the hearts of a growing fanbase at ho...
Lisa Simone / Michael Kaeshammer- July 6, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents June 29, 2017 4641 Lisa Simone / Michael Kaeshammer Double bill Michael Kaeshammer, the Vancouver Island-based boogie-woogie pro, cannot but win you over with his virtuosity, vocal talent and irresistible charisma. He’ll ...
Montreal brothers Chet and Jim Doxas to perform with Dave Douglas, Steve Swallow and jazz pianist Carla Bley The Montrealer June 28, 2017 3172 With files from Matt Merewitz & Stephen Buono Anyone who has followed the career of trumpeter Dave Douglas, knows that he has been strongly influenced by and paid his own tributes to a wide range of music ...
The Four Tops – July 6, 2017 Peter Kerr June 28, 2017 3337 The Four Tops The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-pa...
Jean-Willy Kunz – July 5, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents June 28, 2017 2238 Jean-Willy Kunz Opening act: Christian Lane Jazz, klezmer, classical, traditional music… Orchestre symphonique de Montréal resident organist Jean-Willy Kunz unveils all the versatility of this instrument tr...
Vocalist Lizz Wright to be awarded the Ella Fitzgerald Award Peter Kerr June 27, 2017 3017 Vocalist Lizz Wright to be awarded the Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival Acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright is a steward of American music bringing brilliant color and vibrancy ...
