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Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

That’s all folks! Jazz brings together people of all ages and from all backgrounds, it builds bridges both on stages and in crowds.The popularity of indoor shows is undeniable, with 33 sold-out performances!  Maurin Auxéméry, the Festival’s programming director. “A new wind is blowing through our beloved jazz world, and we can be proud today to see the public rallying around. The miracle happened again. A … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Montreal International Jazz Festival Recap

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Diana Krall

Genius can sometimes mean crazy. Diana Krall’s show last night at Place des Arts was what most people did not expect. Krall ain’t Shania Twain and because of Diana’s mainstream success – a lot of people are brainwashed into thinking it will be one hit after another done in a Pop way. Diana Krall is Jazz and within Jazz lies a lot of eccentricities. Not … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Diana Krall

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Melody Gardot at Maison Symphonique

I guess you can say Melody Gardot was ‘Entre eux deux’ and hundreds of others last night.  Entre eux deux is the name of her latest album and the disc was on full display at The Jazz Festival. It is Melody’s first collaborative effort and she brought along the collaborator on the road with her. Brasilian pianist Philippe Powell was the yin to Gardot’s yang. The … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Melody Gardot at Maison Symphonique

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Snarky Puppy

Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy. Can you feel the rhythm yet? On the heels of their latest album ‘Empire Central’ and their continued rise to the top, Snarky Puppy landed in Montreal last night with a sis – boom – bah. Everything thereafter – a bah – boom – sis. Jazz’s version of The Grateful Dead were in fine form and that … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; Snarky Puppy

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; George Benson

Music is memory. George Benson, all eighty years of him, is a born performer. People from his era, tend to be that way because it was ( at that point of time) the only thing that put food on the table. Guitar ( unless you were Hendrix), vocals and songwriting were the vehicles but unless you had a presence – the music alone could be … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Jazz Festival Review; George Benson

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Discover the Wall of Legends at the Montreal Jazz Festival

Jazz is Everywhere presented by TD with the financial support of Canada Economic Development, an innovative and accessible experience starting June 29 that allows people to access and enjoy all of jazz’s relevance and contemporaneity, including its influence on other musical styles and historical importance. Il comprend trois composants : une visite en réalité augmentée, une version rénovée du Mur des Légendes ainsi qu’une exposition. Just in … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Discover the Wall of Legends at the Montreal Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Mira Choquette in ‘Reel Time’

Being away from home and DISCOVERING shocking news. Something nobody should live through. Scroll down and listen to my chat with Jazz vocalist Mira Choquette about her new album ‘In Reel Time’. The album launch is Friday June 16th at Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Mira Choquette in ‘Reel Time’

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Rick Keene Music Scene -Montreal’s Most Interesting Music Show

Please – scroll down and listen to SOME new tunes and music news. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at Chateau du Lac Here Visit Music Therapy.ca Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene -Montreal’s Most Interesting Music Show

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Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes and Music News

Please – scroll down and listen to SOME new tunes and music news. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at Chateau du Lac Here Visit Music Therapy.ca Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – New Tunes and Music News

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Rick Keene Music Scene – A Preview of The Montreal International Jazz Festival

“Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life” – Art Blakey Please – scroll down and listen to SOME tunes you may hear at The Montreal International Jazz Festival. Visit the Jazz Festival Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at The Wheelclub Here Buy Tickets for Chris Birkett at Chateau du Lac Here Visit Music Therapy.ca Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here  Mental Health Information and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – A Preview of The Montreal International Jazz Festival

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Abuse To Addiction To Shantyman; Sean McCann Shines on New Record

Co-founder of Great Big Sea Sean McCann had a lot of fun. Too much fun which led to an awakening. Please listen below to my chat with Sean about abuse, addiction, recovery and the new album; Shantyman. Visit Sean Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Smoke Meat Pete Here Visit Jesse Protected.com Here Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Abuse To Addiction To Shantyman; Sean McCann Shines on New Record

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Rick Keene Music Scene – Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill; Keeping Jazz Alive and ‘Live’ in Montreal

Jazz is one of the cornerstones of all popular music. Montreal – at one point in time; a hub for live Jazz in Montreal. Upstairs Bar and Grill remains. Please listen below to some Jazz masterpieces and standards. Also find out who is playing at Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill and when … Thank You. Visit Upstairs Jazz Here  Mental Health Information and Contact Smoke … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Upstairs Jazz Bar and Grill; Keeping Jazz Alive and ‘Live’ in Montreal

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