Montreal Jazz
Fest 2007 - 10 confirmed concerts. Cont'd
This time,
he brings us the quintet he formed in 1997, featuring Robin Eubanks,
Steve Nelson, Chris Potter and Nate Smith.
Holly Cole Théâtre
du Nouveau Monde A stunning new
album. Thursday, June 28 and Friday, June 29, 8 p.m. a
brand new show! Talented Nova Scotia vocalist Holly Cole began her
career singing on the Toronto scene before forming her own trio in 1985 with
pianist Aaron Davis and bassist David Piltch. Trained in classical and jazz, she
has always favoured a mélange of jazz and pop numbers, a signature blend that
has earned her an array of gold and platinum albums. A wonderful stylist, she
remakes songs from a roster as varied as Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, Joni
Mitchell, Paul Simon, Tom Waits and the Beatles. Who can forget the version of
Calling You from the Bagdad Café soundtrack that first fired her
across the international radar? Whet your appetite with a taste of her coming
album, due in January.
Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Imani Winds:
Terra Incognita An
exclusive concert!
Théâtre Maisonneuve, PDAFriday, June 29, 6 p.m.(Grands Concerts TD
Canada Trust series). He never met a rule he couldn't break: Wayne
Shorter pushes the limits of jazz anew, venturing into the realm of
contemporary music. Aside from serving the passionate unpredictability of this
legendary composer, the arrangements of the stunning Terra Incognita also
fuse the sound of his quartet with the Imani Winds ensemble, to
breathtaking effect. Book your passage on a musical journey into the unknown
space where composition and improvisation become one.Pink
Martini
Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, PDA Congenial, captivating.
Friday, June 29, 6 p.m.
and classy! (Pleins feux General Motors series)
With two albums, Sympathique and Hang on Little Tomato, under its
belt, and a reputation for captivating on-stage performances, the world's
classiest group is enjoying phenomenal success both here and in Europe.
Self-proclaimed "musical archaeologists" who create modern tunes using melodies
and rhythms from different parts of the world, these 10 Oregon-based musicians,
led by delicious multilingual singer China Forbes, know how to take us to
dreamland with their totally unique blend of jazz, Latin, lounge, world and
retro music. Back in Montreal after last September's sold-out concert. Get
shaken and stirred!
An Evening with Joshua Redman Théâtre
Maisonneuve, PDA Modernity and tradition!
Saturday, June 30, 6 p.m.
(Grands Concerts TD Canada Trust series)
Joshua Redman's virtuosity on the saxophone brings further honour to the
surname he inherited from his famous father, the great Dewey Redman. Returning
to Montreal after a three-year absence, Joshua Redman is one of the most
charismatic musicians to appear on the jazz scene in the '90s, whether
performing solo or as a bandleader in the exalted company of Metheny, Haden,
Mehldau and Brubeck. He will perform with his trio some of his newest
compositions, which will be released on his upcoming album, due in Spring 2007.
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Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette
Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, PDA The
master of improvisation
Sunday, July 1, 8 p.m. (Pleins feux General Motors series)
How to classify Keith Jarrett: in the jazz section, or with the
classical musicians? The man himself is succinct: « Essentially An
Improviser », as the song title says. Well, that would explain his
intrepid musical explorations from gospel to the avant-garde, all of
them stamped with uncompromising brilliance and passion. A demanding
perfectionist, he is quite simply one of the most important living jazz
pianists. Make that pianists, period. Add Gary Peacock on bass
and Jack DeJohnette on drums and you have music made in heaven!
The Bill Frisell Trio featuring Joey Baron &
Tony Scherr Spectrum Embodied
excellence Thursday, July 5, 10 p.m. in guitar
playing
(Jazz Beat TD Canada Trust series)
A singularly prolific artist (he's appeared on over 100 albums, solo or
in a group, in his 20-year career), American jazz guitarist Bill
Frisell has played with Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, John Zorn and John
Scofield. An apostle of musical diversity often compared to Miles Davis,
his reach extends everywhere, even into film: Frisell composed music for
three silent Buster Keaton films. In fact, the silver screen is a
natural environment for Frisell, whose ambient, often ethereal music
conjures a musical dream-state.
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Théâtre Maisonneuve, PDA An awaited return!!
Friday, July 6, 6 p.m.
(Grands Concerts TD Canada Trust series)
Back at the Festival for the first time since 1999, saxophonist/composer
Branford Marsalis is the kind of artist you always rediscover,
knowing full well how deliciously his music matures and evolves. Case in
point: Braggtown, his most recent work with his quartet, takes
inspiration from composer Henry Purcell, from Japanese horror films and
from the life of an Amerindian warrior! Constantly evolving, spiced by
1,001 musical references, the work of Branford Marsalis transcends
simple entertainment. Stamp it: Serious Music Lovers Only!
George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Buddy
Guy and his musicians Métropolis Never
two much blues
Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8, 8:30 p.m.
for one night!
(Rythmes Hyatt Regency Montréal series)
It's a devil of a double-bill for fans of rockin' blues guitar! On one
hand, George Thorogood leads his loyal Delaware Destroyers
into the fray, armed with the authentic, bristling attack that made them
blues-rock heroes. On the other, the high-voltage guitar and raw-blues
shout of Buddy Guy remind us why this man is a member of the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Devil take the hindmost when these two
duel it out!
Source: Festival International de Jazz de Montréal -
514-523 3378 US Media Information : Ann Braithwaite,
Braithwaite & Katz 781-259-9600
ann@bkmusicpr.com Public Information: Bell Info
Jazz Line - 514-871 1881 or toll free 1 888 515 0515;
montrealjazzfest.com
Ann Braithwaite. Braithwaite & Katz Communications, 248 South Great
Road, Lincoln, MA 01773, Ph: 781-259-9600, Fax: 781-259-9606
ann@bkmusicpr.com
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