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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

Willow delivered a jazz-infused set on the TD Stage and made a surprise appearance at Le Balcon. Kokoroko’s set of afrobeat and jazz on the Place des Festivals was an eye opener and Alfa Mist and pop sensation Izzy Escobar both captivated new audiences on the TD Stage. Jazz-fusion and metal bassist Mohini Dey along with Canadian pianist Elysia Biro, both packed the house at Le Studio TD (ENTRÉE LIBRE TD).  Flore Laurentienne … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … The Wooten Brothers

It isn’t often you have a keyboard player who played on Whitney Houston’s first album and then spent thirty -three years with The Steve Miller Band as a member of the ‘backing band’. The four Wooten Brothers (Regi, Roy, Joseph and Victor) taught everyone (including seasoned musicians in the crowd) how do it right. How to do it. Jazz. Funk. Soul. R&B. Blues. Each taking … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … The Wooten Brothers

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Sue Foley.

Leaving her home in Ottawa at the age of sixteen to become one of the great Blues guitarists of all time was the goal. That goal has been achieved. Sue is just getting started. Sue was in town along with her three-piece band following a hugely successful show in Quebec City the night before. Back-to-back gigs elevate most performers to a different level on the … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Sue Foley.

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Thus Far

The Quebec phenomena drew the masses to Place des Festival. 100.000 fans, curiosity seekers or just people who love music and being in the ambiance of the Festival placed ‘security’ on alert. The duo, whose music that is fresh to many yet very familiar to seasoned musicians and producers – appeased the crowd. Visually and sonically, Angine de Poitrine may have single handily placed a … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Montreal International Jazz Festival … Thus Far

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Rick Keene Music Scene: All you Need to Know about The Montreal International Jazz Festival

Tickets for Strangers in the Night Here The Montreal International Jazz Festival gets underway June 25th Montreal Jazz Festival Lineup Here Uterine Cancer Symptoms Visit Evenko Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: All you Need to Know about The Montreal International Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Strangers in the Night 2026, Montreal Jazz Festival and New Tunes!

Montreal’s largest charity event is back on June 27th. Strangers in the Night feat. Flo-Rida, Alan Frew from Glass Tiger, The Temptations and many more musical acts. Tickets for Strangers in the Night Here The Montreal International Jazz Festival gets underway June 25th Montreal Jazz Festival Lineup Here Please listen below to some new music and more concert news! Uterine Cancer Symptoms Visit Evenko Here … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Strangers in the Night 2026, Montreal Jazz Festival and New Tunes!

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Strangers in the Night 2026

Montreal’s largest charity event is back on June 27th. Listen to the founder Larry Day below. Tickets for Strangers in the Night Here Montreal Jazz Festival Lineup Here Uterine Cancer Symptoms Visit Evenko Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Strangers in the Night 2026

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Sue Foley – Guitar Women: Conversations and Life Lessons from Six-String Heroines

Black and white Photo credit Bob Hatcher Photography.  A message from Sue Foley Hello friends, After years of work, conversations, research, writing, editing, and waiting, the moment is finally here. What began as a series of interviews with remarkable women guitarists grew into something much larger. The book captures stories, lessons, struggles, breakthroughs, and the wisdom of the women who helped shape the history of … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Sue Foley – Guitar Women: Conversations and Life Lessons from Six-String Heroines

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Rick Keene Music Scene: The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Awards

The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, is recognizing the exceptional contributions to music made by Patrick Watson, Christian McBride, KOKOROKO, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Najib Fenaoui this year.  These honorees will be presented with the prestigious Montréal Jazz Festival Spirit, Miles Davis, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Ella Fitzgerald, and Oliver Jones Awards, respectively, during the festival’s 46th edition. Montreal Jazz Festival Lineup Here Uterine Cancer Symptoms Visit Evenko Here  Mental Health … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Awards

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Rick Keene Music Scene: Monday’s New Tunes and Music News

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool about it.”– W. C. Fields Please listen below to some new tunes and music news. Montreal Jazz Festival Lineup Here Uterine Cancer Symptoms Visit Evenko Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Monday’s New Tunes and Music News

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Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News

Look to the future – not the past. Please listen below to some new tunes and music news. CONCERTS FOR COMPASSION JAMBOREE 2026 FEATURING JUNO NOMINEE – THE DAMN TRUTH Limited tickets: http://www.lpaf.caA Montreal Jazz Festival Lineup Here Uterine Cancer Symptoms Visit Evenko Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: New Tunes and Music News

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