Montreal Jazz Festival Announces First Acts

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The Montreal Jazz Festival has announced some of the headliners for its summer 2007 event.

Acts announced for the festival include Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland, Holly Cole, Joshua Redman, Keith Jarrett, Bill Frisell, Branford Marsalis and George Thorogood. Initial tickets go on sale Saturday, Dec. 9.

For more information go to: montrealjazzfest.com



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