The Run-down on the Montreal International Jazz Festival
This year (2017)
marks this world's most iconic jazz festival's 38th year... and with it, 17 countries beyond North America
are now added to the rostrum of iconic artists performing at this year’s
extraordinary Équipe
Spectra event (presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with
Rio Tinto). These additional countries include: Norway,
Brazil, Armenia and New Zealand. Now that’s exciting –
as is the world-class line-up of the tried and true: Bob Dylan, King Crimson, The O’Jays, The Four
Tops, Melissa Etheridge, Pink Martini and so many more 'gotta-see-greats' are performing. The festival
is proudly international; the music composed by virtuoso instrumentalists and vocal artists embraces all genres and
sounds: acoustic folk, classical, gospel, old world, classic moods and Caribbean rhythms. You’re going to discover a planet of new musicians: solo artists, duos,
trios, bands and spectacular shows at 11 venues. And don’t forget those
free outdoor concerts too. Visit the website at montrealjazz.com. Book your
tickets; they go on sale April 28th. The festival runs from June 28th to July 8th.
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top photo: Festival Co-founder and Artistic Director, André Ménard announcing Bob Dylan
photos 2 - 4: Festival programmers, Laurnen Saulnier & Maurin Auxéméry
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