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In Memoriam: Rodney Holmes, 1966–2026
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal in Montreal, Quebec, has announced travel packages that are available for this summer’s festival, which runs June 28–July 8.
Festival Kits are now available, and include a festival T-shirt; priority access to tickets for indoor concerts, a ticket to the series showcasing local musicians, “Jazz d’ici La Presse”; a $20 gift certificate to the Casino de Montréal; and a Friends of the Festival card, which grants access to the Hyatt Regency Montreal’s “Jam Sessions Movado.” Total value of the kits are in excess of $141 USD for a four-day stay or $278 USD for an 11-day stay.
Hotel accommodations in Montreal range from $119 USD per day to $228 USD.
A preliminary list of artists scheduled for the festival include Roy Haines, Victor Baily, Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Seu Jorge, George Thorogood, Buddy Guy, Dave Holland, Tortoise, Wayne Shorter, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and many more.
For more information on Festival Kits, visit: www.montrealjazzfest.com/packages
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