Nov 19, 2025 11:03 AM
Oscar Peterson at 100: A Worldwide Celebration
In the pantheon of jazz luminaries, few shine as brightly, or swing as hard, as Oscar Peterson. A century ago, a…
“It’s a pleasure and an honor to interpret the music of Oscar Peterson in his native city,” said Jim Doxas in regard to celebrating the Canadian legend. “He traveled the world, but never forgot Montreal.”
Nov 19, 2025 11:03 AM
In the pantheon of jazz luminaries, few shine as brightly, or swing as hard, as Oscar Peterson. A century ago, a…
“It’s the friendships, the shared experiences and the rhythms and harmonies that tie us together across cultures,” says Rachel Therrien.
Jun 24, 2025 12:51 PM
What constitutes a home? Is it a physical place, a space shared with loved ones? A feeling? Montreal/New York trumpeter…
Malika Tirolien captivated listeners with her “HighSoul” sound — a singular mix of soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop.
Mar 4, 2025 3:52 PM
Montrealers are hard-core music lovers. Not even a heavy snowstorm kept them from packing the Cinquième Salle at Place…
Norah Jones opens Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen (Blue Note) with a delicate, wistful rendition of “Steer Your Way.”
Oct 25, 2022 2:03 PM
There’s a reason why, for more than five decades, Leonard Cohen’s songs have been covered by countless artists…
“It’s a vibrant scene, impressive for the size of the town,” Pilc said of Montreal. “And it is more about exchange than competition.”
Jun 21, 2022 2:37 PM
It was June 2021, just after the end of an extended COVID-19 lockdown, that Alive–Live At Dièse Onze, Montréal, a…
New York saxophonist Nicole Glover (right) and Montreal pianist Taurey Butler on stage during the inaugural Saint-Henri Jazz Week.
Jun 21, 2022 2:43 PM
Spring sprouted a brand new jazz initiative in Montreal this year: the Saint-Henri Jazz Week, presented in the borough…
Roberto Fonseca performs at the Kriol Jazz Fest in Cabo Verde on April 15.
May 9, 2017 6:31 PM
It’s Easter weekend in Praia, Santiago Island, and the Kriol Jazz Festival is about to kick off. There’s a palpable…
Billy Hart (second from left), performs at Upstairs in Montreal with bassist Rémi LeBlanc, trombonist Jean-Nicolas Trottier and pianist Jean-Michel Pilc.
Feb 9, 2017 4:02 PM
There was magic at Montreal’s Upstairs Bar & Grill throughout the last weekend of January, when veteran drummer and…
Al McLean performs with the Orchestre National de Jazz de Montréal.
Oct 17, 2016 3:52 PM
Saxophonist Al McLean might be the only jazz musician in Montreal who sits in on three well-known jam sessions in town,…
Ibrahim Maalouf
Oct 17, 2016 2:42 PM
Born in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War and raised in Paris, trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf has distinguished himself…
Gilad Hekselman performs at the Festi Jazz Rimouski in Rimouski, Québec, Canada, on Sept. 2.
Sep 28, 2016 12:33 PM
Fall weather hit Rimouski a little early this year, but the music offered at the Canadian city’s annual jazz festival…
Bobby Rush in a screenshot from the film I Am The Blues.
Sep 28, 2016 10:52 AM
“This guitar is a Bible!” exclaims delta blues musician L.C. Ulmer in the documentary film I Am The Blues.”“From…
Bassit Rich Brown (shown here with saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa) is a valued collaborator as well as an innovative bandleader.
Jul 1, 2016 2:03 PM
Toronto-based bassist Rich Brown’s latest album, Abeng, features not only complex, intricate writing and superb,…
Haitian-American vocalist Pauline Jean performs at the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival in Haiti on Jan.
Feb 25, 2016 5:12 PM
With indelible spirit, the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in January.…
