Jul 27, 2017 3:17 PM
Michael Bourne Reflects on Life in Jazz Journalism at Montreal Fest
A well-liked, seemingly ever-present member of the jazz media was honored this summer at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
…DownBeat Senior Contributor Michael Bourne (center) receives the Montreal Jazz Festival’s Bruce Lundvall Award from Artistic Director André Ménard (left) and Vice President of Programming Laurent Saulnier on June 30.
Jul 27, 2017 3:17 PM
A well-liked, seemingly ever-present member of the jazz media was honored this summer at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
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A promotional still from the film Chasing Trane, which premiered April 14 at the IFC Center in New York City.
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