Sailing proudly towards its 30th edition, the Festival International de Jazz de Montral is still expecting some major names for the 2008-2009 season of its popular Jazz All-Year Round series.
Habib Koite & Bamada
Club Soda
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Five Peace Band
with Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett and Brian Blade
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier - PdA
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Diana Krall
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier - PdA
Wednesday, May 06-07 2009 at 8:00 PM
Ben Harper and Relentless7
Mtropolis
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Amadou & Mariam
Mtropolis
Friday, June 05, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Gary Burton Quartet Revisited
with Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow and Antonio Sanchez
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier - PdA
175 Ste-Catherine Street West
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 7:30 PM
While groups combining major jazz names come and go, few possess the intimate musical bond of this historic quartet led by vibraphonist Gary Burton.
This innovative jazzman, whom Montrealers discovered in the ‘70s before the Festival had even been created, was a major force behind the ascension of jazz fusion and the jazz duo format so popular today. He welcomes bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Antonio Sanchez, as well as guitarist Pat Metheny-not simply one of the most beloved of Festival veterans, but one of the most important players in the history of this Festival, honouring us once again with his presence in this exceptional 30th anniversary pre-opening concert!
Jackson Browne
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier - PdA
175 Ste-Catherine Street West
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM
The Festival finally welcomes legendary American rock singer- songwriter Jackson Browne, who brings his new show, Time The Conqueror, to the magisterial Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier this summer!
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (2007), with two of his albums ranked among Rolling Stone's 500 greatest of all time, Browne will be accompanied by the loyal band he's shared the stage with since 1993: Mark Goldenberg (guitar), Mauricio Lewak (percussion), Kevin McCormick (bass) and Jeff Young (keyboards). Expect to hear new songs from the 12th solo album that gives the tour its name, and of course the classics that forged his reputation over the past four decades!
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