08/01/16 – Montreal Jazz

The 37th Festival International De Jazz is Montreal’s answer to music. Set on 11 days, June 29-July 9, this is the world’s largest with over 600 concerts and related activities. Given:2 million visitors from 30 countries, with more than 3000 artists playing at some 20 music halls and outdoor stages located throughout the city’s inner core or Music Alley. Fact: nearly 2/3 of the events are listed as free. Please like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Guests – Our thanks to the following individuals who helped make this show a winning combination for us:Andre Menard Andre Menard is Artistic Director for the 37th annual Montreal International JazzFest. He is also 1st Vice President and Co-Founder of the event now in its 37th year.Phone: 514-288.1040(4523) [email protected] Leah Blythe Leah Blythe is one of the lead Tour Guides for the Montral JazzFest Originally from Quebec City Leah is an historian ( B.A., M.A. ) and specializes in historical venues.leah.m.blythe.com Phone: 514-677.4403 Joe Frankland Joe Frankland is Sr.Grants & Programs Manager for the PRS Music Foundation which supports the creation,performance and promotion of innovative music forms which is aligned to a number of organizations that endorse music venues in the U.K.[email protected] Phone: 44-(0)20-3741 4231 Lucy Vallance Lucy Vallance is BBC’s Marketing Service Manager in the U.K. Francis Jalbert Francis Jalbert is Cirque du Soleil’s Public Relations Manager in Montreal. His present showcase is LUZIA, a Mexican-themed acrobatic farce that is presently performed at their main stage on Pier 1 in Vieux Carre/ the Old City on the riverside.[email protected] Phone: 514-723.7646 Heather Reilly Heather Reilly is Cirque du Soleil’s Senior HR Director in Montreal. Since 2001, she has served as Tour Services Director and Company Manager for Quidam, Kooza, and LUZIA, the current showcase.[email protected] Phone: 514-723.7646

Some music we loved from the Montreal Jazz Festival

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