Montreal Chamber Music Festival Jazz trio to perform at Grande Bibliothèque opening

Award-winning Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a gift of Jazz to Montrealers

Montréal, April 29, 2005 — The Montreal Chamber Music Festival announces that some of its jazz musicians will be performing during the Grande Bibliothèque’s open house weekend this coming Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st 2005. The Festival offers this gift to the Montreal community in celebration of its 10th season, which runs from May 26th to June 18th 2005. The Chet Doxas Trio will represent the Festival, entertaining the public from the library’s third floor balcony with a repertoire of jazz classics. Between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors are expected in the course of the national library’s opening weekend.

Location: La Grande Bibliothèque 475, De Maisonneuve Boulevard East Montréal corner Berri)

Dates and times: Saturday April 30th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May 1st, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Chet Doxas Trio includes Montreal saxophonist Chet Doxas, J.S. Williams on guitar and Zack Lober on bass. The Chet Doxas Trio will play three 45 minute sets. Both Chet Doxas and Zack Lober are featured in the Montreal Chamber Music Festival’s 2005 Jazz Series programming.

“One of the best ways to celebrate our 10th anniversary with Montrealers is to go meet them where they live and breathe, and that includes public spaces like the Grande Bibliothèque," states Denis Brott. “Accessibility is a key objective of our Festival and bringing our music to the launch of such an impressive venue, where we can offer our gift to literally thousands of Montrealers, will help us attain our goal."

Photo opportunities and interviews with artists, including Montreal Chamber Music Festival Founder and Director Denis Brott, are available to media.

About the Montreal Chamber Music Festival Founded in 1995 and regional winner of the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois 2005, the Montreal Chamber Music Festival is considered to be one of the province’s main tourist attractions, as well as one of the most prestigious of its kind. Under the artistic direction of its founder, Denis Brott, and the Jazz series artistic direction of Oliver Jones, the Festival brings together the best musicians in ensembles embellished by dance, film, narration and other disciplines. Held annually at its signature site, the Mount Royal Chalet, offering a striking view of Montreal, the Festival offers the soul a serene communion with nature and the musical arts. The Festival believes in presenting music in historic sites giving music an architectural context and an ambiance that enhances the appreciation of its wordless message. The 10th edition of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival will run from May 26th to June 18th 2005.

Source : Michelle Sullivan AGC Communications Tel : (514) 849-7000 ext. 222 Mobile : (514) 916-7006 [email protected]