Discover the history of R&B, soul and funk and read about the famous musicians associated with these three genres.
From Chuck Berry to Brian Setzer or The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, discover the history of rock music.
The Festival's Artistic Director, André Ménard takes a trip down memory lane and reminisces on some of the legendary names who have graced the Festival’s stages over the years.
From Moby to Daft Punk or Misstress Barbara, discover the history of electronica.
Read about the history of classical music and its most famous composers, from Monteverdi to Ravel.
Read about world music and its legends or rising stars, from Senegal’s Youssou N’Dour to Algeria’s Khaled to Armenia’s Tigran Hamasyan.
Artistic Director André Ménard thinks back on some historical musical meetings between star musicians
From Louis Armstrong to Diana Krall or Miles Davis, discover the history of jazz music and its most famous musicians.
Discover the history of lounge music and its most famous musicians, from Esquivel to Pink Martini.
Discover the history of vocal jazz and its most famous voices, from Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall.
Artistic Director André Ménard takes a trip down memory lane and reminisces on some less than glorious historic anecdotes from festivals passed.
Dip into the history of this musical style and its famous craftsmen Miles Davis, Pat Metheny and UZEB.
Discover the history of hip hop and its masters, from Grandmaster Flash to Loco Locass.
Discover the history of big band from its early beginnings in the Roaring Twenties.
Discover the history of Avant-garde music and its famous craftsmen, from John Cage to John Zorn.
Discover the history of Latin music and its famous craftsmen, from Tito Puente to Chucho Valdés.
Remembering 2009: some of the highlights of the Festival's thirtieth anniversary. Sweet memories…
Discover the history of Manouche jazz and its famous craftsmen, from Django Reinhardt to Dorado Schmitt.
Remembering 2004: some of the highlights of the Festival's twenty-fifth anniversary. Sweet memories…
Discover the history of folk music and its famous craftsmen, from Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan.
Remembering 1999: some of the highlights of the Festival's twentieth anniversary. Sweet memories…
Discover the history of country music and its famous craftsmen, from Hank Williams to Garth Brooks.
Remembering 1994: some of the highlights of the Festival's fifteenth anniversary. Sweet memories…
Discover the history of reggae and its famous craftsmen, from Toots & The Maytals to Blue King Brown.
Remembering 1989: some of the highlights of the Festival's tenth anniversary. Sweet memories…
Discover the history of pop music and its famous craftsmen, from Cole Porter to Jamie Cullum.
Remembering 1984: some of the highlights of the Festival's fifth anniversary. Sweet memories…
Discover the history of gospel music and its famous craftsmen, including Queen Esther Marrow and the Montréal Jubilation Gospel Choir.
Discover the history of swing and its famous craftsmen Cab Calloway and Benny Goodman.
Discover the history of the blues and its famous craftsmen Muddy Waters and B.B. King.
Discover the history of this musical style and its prominent craftsmen Erik Truffaz, Nils Petter Molvær and St.Germain.
Hats off to these six venerable musicians who, defying the passage of time, continue to practice their art with vigour.
A look back on some of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal’s most memorable opening nights.
In some families, musical talent seems to pass from generation to generation. For 30 years, the Festival has received visits from some of the most ...
They’d never played at the Festival, but they came to mark the 30th edition! These gentlemen chose the right year to debut at the Festival.
The great Miles Davis was honoured in 2009. The Festival marked the 50th anniversary of the classic album Kind of Blue with three shows dedicated to the late great trumpet player.