For as long as you’ve dreamed of seeing him, the Festival has been trying to book him! At long last, welcome legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck to the 30th anniversary of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, presented by General Motors in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan! This exceptional concert will take place next July 6, at 9:30 p.m., in Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier, Place des Arts. Save a place under the Christmas tree, because tickets for this concert go on sale this Saturday, December 20 at noon!
He has never played the Festival, never played Montreal. Now, die-hard fans of rock and blues can celebrate a dream come true: the famed English guitarist finally visits us for a concert sure to be remembered forever. Jeff Beck ranks among that handful of guitarists who reached the summit of summits, along with Hendrix, Page, Clapton… and it’s no accident that their paths often crossed! Since the ’60s, this sonic adventurer has been on a quest for the musical unknown, refusing to repeat the sounds of his predecessors, aiming instead to redefine his instrument. Small wonder that he succeeded Eric Clapton in the legendary Yardbirds, alongside Jimmy Page; that he founded a group bearing his name-with a certain Rod Stewart on vocals; that he was one of the progenitors of distortion, feedback and the fuzzbox; or that in 1975, he shattered the boundaries of rock to explore jazz fusion. The result: Blow by Blow and Wired, two astonishing albums that figured among the bestsellers of their era. It’s also no surprise that Jimi Hendrix lauded him, that Rolling Stone ranked him as the 14th greatest guitarist of all time… and that genuine guitar fiends can’t wait until he plugs in next July 6! In the meantime, console yourselves with his latest album, released this year, Performing This Week… Live At Ronnie Scott’s.
Tickets for this new show are on sale now. They will be available at Place des Arts, 514 842‑2112 or at laplacedesarts.com.
To get the jump on the crowd, sign up for the Spectra Newsletter and have the scoop on the Festival International de Jazz de Montral emailed to your inbox. For further information, call the Bell Info-Jazz Line at 514 871‑1881, toll-free at 1 888 515‑0515, or visit our websute.
He has never played the Festival, never played Montreal. Now, die-hard fans of rock and blues can celebrate a dream come true: the famed English guitarist finally visits us for a concert sure to be remembered forever. Jeff Beck ranks among that handful of guitarists who reached the summit of summits, along with Hendrix, Page, Clapton… and it’s no accident that their paths often crossed! Since the ’60s, this sonic adventurer has been on a quest for the musical unknown, refusing to repeat the sounds of his predecessors, aiming instead to redefine his instrument. Small wonder that he succeeded Eric Clapton in the legendary Yardbirds, alongside Jimmy Page; that he founded a group bearing his name-with a certain Rod Stewart on vocals; that he was one of the progenitors of distortion, feedback and the fuzzbox; or that in 1975, he shattered the boundaries of rock to explore jazz fusion. The result: Blow by Blow and Wired, two astonishing albums that figured among the bestsellers of their era. It’s also no surprise that Jimi Hendrix lauded him, that Rolling Stone ranked him as the 14th greatest guitarist of all time… and that genuine guitar fiends can’t wait until he plugs in next July 6! In the meantime, console yourselves with his latest album, released this year, Performing This Week… Live At Ronnie Scott’s.
Tickets for this new show are on sale now. They will be available at Place des Arts, 514 842‑2112 or at laplacedesarts.com.
To get the jump on the crowd, sign up for the Spectra Newsletter and have the scoop on the Festival International de Jazz de Montral emailed to your inbox. For further information, call the Bell Info-Jazz Line at 514 871‑1881, toll-free at 1 888 515‑0515, or visit our websute.
