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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Recap Part One.

In the words of Ed Robertson of The Barenaked Ladies; ‘That’s Jazz!” The front-man of Canada’s funnest band, mocking the Festival’s choice of The Barenaked Ladies as an act at Le Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. No doubt, over the years – the Festival has swayed from Jazz.   For purists – something which angers them. For music fans – pure bliss. Over the … Continue reading Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014 – Recap Part One.

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Jazz Festival Reviews; Daniel Lanois and Emmylou Harris

The evening started strangely … Daniel Lanois, the famed producer of most notably U2 fame – arrived on stage dressed as a beachcomber. That – in itself; not strange at all.     What followed was a little unsettling for most at Place des Arts. Film makers smiled yet aside from their collective orgasmic sighs – the venue was, as a whole; unnerved. The first … Continue reading Jazz Festival Reviews; Daniel Lanois and Emmylou Harris

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Paul Deslauriers and Jimi Hendrix; A Match Made in Heaven (Ask Steve Hill).

Paul Deslauriers is one smart cookie … Nothing like jumping on an opportunity to pay homage to a childhood idol and hooking up with an old friend at the same time. As part of the Montreal International Jazz Festival – Paul is taking the stage with his band and with longtime guitar buddy Steve Hill. Not together – apart … On la  Scene Lotto Quebec … Continue reading Paul Deslauriers and Jimi Hendrix; A Match Made in Heaven (Ask Steve Hill).

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