Scott Thomson, Both Sides Now
In 2010, trombonist Scott Thomson left his native Toronto for Montreal. “I wanted to change scenery, he states in a recent conversation, so I moved…
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Jazz: At a venue near you
Based on previous experience, the live jazz scene really shifts into overdrive early in October. Not so this year. In fact, it’s off and running…
Jazz Fall Previews: The Record Haul
Those who believe in the death knell of the CD better think twice. Justin Time Records and Disques Effendi, the local jazz labels, don’t seem…
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Suoni per il Popolo Festival) Montreal, June 2017
Words: Marc Chénard / Images: Jacques Gravel There once was a time when the city of Montreal sported one major music event, the Festival International de…
The Royal Conservatory of Music’s 2017-18 concert season announced
The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced their 2017-18 concert season. The season boasts close to 100 concerts! Highlights include: • Season Gala with beloved…
La Scena Musicale June/July/August 2017 Issue with Festival Guide
2017 is a big year for Canada and for Montreal, and for La Scena Musicale magazine too! That’s why our 21st annual national Summer Festival…
Summer Jazz Fest Picks
With its roster of some 20 member events, Jazz Festival Canada is an umbrella organization that enables national and international artists to coordinate tours from…
Canadian Arts Festivals 2017: Our Picks
Montreal St-Ambroise Fringe Festival Montreal, until June 18 The most convivial and bilingual event of the season, the Montreal St-Ambroise Fringe Festival takes place in…
Man and His World @ 50: Expo 67 revisited
On October 29, 1967, at the closing ceremony of Montreal’s World Fair, a.k.a. Expo 67, Commissioner General Pierre Dupuy concluded his speech with these telling…
Jazz – Festival fare Off the Record
Donny McCaslin Beyond Now / Motema Music Tenorman Donny McCaslin saw fit to doff his cap towards the man once known as Ziggy Stardust, including…
