Montreal Cultural Calendar

High Klassified is a multi-platinum producer known for his bold, experimental approach and distinctive sound, blending complex rhythms, ethereal melodies, and avant-garde textures. Active since 2011, he has become one of the most innovative figures in modern music production.
He has collaborated with major artists including A-Trak, Damso, Future, Hamza, The Weeknd, and Zach Zoya, moving fluidly between Francophone and Anglophone scenes. His work has taken him across the world, with projects in cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, London, Berlin, Seoul, New York, and Shanghai.
In 2025, he marks a pivotal year with a European tour, multiple festival appearances in Quebec, and the release of RAVARU, a French-language project featuring key artists from the current scene. He also launches the first single from Misstape, a new collaboration with Zach Zoya.
Based in Laval, he continues to refine his sound and shape the future of contemporary music production through constant creative exploration.

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To mark the centennial of John Coltrane, this special conversation offers a deep dive into the legacy of the legendary saxophonist through a world premiere presentation of selections from the mythical “Tiberi Tapes,” hosted by Ken Druker of Verve Records. The discussion will revisit the pivotal early to mid-1960s period, marked by the recording of the Tiberi Tapes and the creation of the iconic album A Love Supreme.
The audience will also discover the little-known connection between Blue World and Montréal through filmmaker Gilles Groulx and the National Film Board of Canada. Through listening sessions, conversation, and reflection, this event will explore Coltrane’s enduring impact on jazz and the arts, as well as the reasons why his music continues to inspire and resonate with audiences today. A question-and-answer session will conclude the event. The discussion will be led by Ken Druker of Verve Records.
The discussion will be held in English. The festival will provide access to an AI-powered simultaneous translation application available on mobile devices, offering translation into all languages. With Samuel Blais as a moderator.

Anna Webber-tenor sax/flute

Sarah Rossy-voice/keyboards

Chiquita Magic-keyboards/voice

John Hollenbeck-drums/piano/composition

John Hollenbeck formed GEORGE during the Covid pandemic. He brought together three great musicians/people whom he loved and admired for a long time!  Even though most of the members had never met each other, John was confident from knowing them himself, that this group would immediately be, as one of the members calls it, "tight" (which means "very cool" in case you were wondering). Their group sound is firmly planted outside any categories or labels!  They remotely recorded a literal "Proof of Concept" in March 2021 and finally met in person in January 2022 in Montreal, Canada where they recorded "Letters to George", which was released on vinyl/cd/digitally on Out Of Your Head Records in January 27, 2023.

CIBL 101.5 will broadcast a special cultural program live from Montreal Jazz Fest to bring the excitement of the event to its listeners and to welcome the featured artists performing on the various stages. Interviews lasting 5 to 8 minutes will be conducted with them to discuss their show, their music, their artistic approach, and their creative universe.

Hansom Ēli is a Montreal-based duo formed in 2019 by siblings Camille and Alexy Guérer. Camille writes the lyrics and sings, while Alexy, a multi-instrumentalist and producer, composes the melodies.
Their music blends folk, R&B, funk, and indie pop, drawing comparisons to artists like Feist and Christine and the Queens. Bilingual in French and English—and occasionally incorporating Spanish—they create intuitively, often through improvisation.
Their name, inspired by the word “handsome,” reflects a desire to challenge gender norms. Embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle, their values are also reflected in their music, which is shaped by themes of travel and nature.

Anna Webber-tenor sax/flute

Sarah Rossy-voice/keyboards

Chiquita Magic-keyboards/voice

John Hollenbeck-drums/piano/composition

John Hollenbeck formed GEORGE during the Covid pandemic. He brought together three great musicians/people whom he loved and admired for a long time!  Even though most of the members had never met each other, John was confident from knowing them himself, that this group would immediately be, as one of the members calls it, "tight" (which means "very cool" in case you were wondering). Their group sound is firmly planted outside any categories or labels!  They remotely recorded a literal "Proof of Concept" in March 2021 and finally met in person in January 2022 in Montreal, Canada where they recorded "Letters to George", which was released on vinyl/cd/digitally on Out Of Your Head Records in January 27, 2023.

Samant is a versatile composer and producer from Montreal known for crafting distinctive sounds that move seamlessly across R&B, hip-hop, pop, and alternative music. With an intuitive and collaborative approach, he creates unique sonic worlds tailored to each artist and project, always prioritizing emotion, experimentation, and authenticity.
As his presence continues to grow within the Canadian music scene, Samant is now preparing the release of his debut album, ATMANS. The project is introduced through the singles RUFFRIDE featuring Lou Val and HEARTLESS featuring Topaz Jones, offering a first glimpse into his genre-blending musical universe.

Carol Sibony

L’histoire de la lutte victorieuse pour la réintégration de Christian Porta, militant communiste et syndicaliste, après son licenciement illégal.

JAM au BALCON

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Samant is a versatile composer and producer from Montreal known for crafting distinctive sounds that move seamlessly across R&B, hip-hop, pop, and alternative music. With an intuitive and collaborative approach, he creates unique sonic worlds tailored to each artist and project, always prioritizing emotion, experimentation, and authenticity.
As his presence continues to grow within the Canadian music scene, Samant is now preparing the release of his debut album, ATMANS. The project is introduced through the singles RUFFRIDE featuring Lou Val and HEARTLESS featuring Topaz Jones, offering a first glimpse into his genre-blending musical universe.

A discussion exploring the diversity and
evolution of jazz scenes around the world, featuring André Marmot, agent at
Earth Agency (United Kingdom), Alejandro Ayala of the Chicago-based label
International Anthem, Yousef Hilmy of Los Angeles-based Minaret Records,
Rainbow Robert, Executive Director of Jazz Festivals Canada, and Brice
Rosenbloom, Artistic Director of Winter Jazzfest. Together, they will share
perspectives on emerging artists, local ecosystems, audience development, and
the forces shaping contemporary jazz across different regions and communities.
The discussion will be held in English. The festival will provide access to an AI-powered simultaneous translation application available on mobile devices, offering translation into all languages.

A pioneer of her generation, Brandee Younger has made a name for herself as a leading figure in the integration of the harp into jazz. Younger has collaborated with artists such as Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Pharoah Sanders, and Ravi Coltrane. As part of l'Academie, she will demonstrate how she draws on the diverse sounds of her instrument in her music.
The discussion will be held in English. The festival will provide access to an AI-powered simultaneous translation application available on mobile devices, offering translation into all languages.

Christine Jensen is a leading Canadian saxophonist and composer whose voice has shaped creative jazz for over twenty‑five years.
Her acclaimed ensembles highlight her lyrical writing and bold improvisation, heard most recently on Harbour (2024), her third jazz orchestra album, which received its world premiere at the Unity Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center (2025).
A multi‑JUNO winner and DownBeat Critics Poll honoree,
she continues to expand her reach through projects like her quartet’s Day Moon and the
CODE Quartet’s Code Red.
The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra performed at the JEN Conference in New Orleans in 2026. She is the founding artistic director of the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz composition while leading the Eastman Jazz

Pod’Casque is a talk show hosted by the ONZMTL team, diving into hip-hop, urban culture, sports, and the conversations shaping today’s French-speaking generation. Through in-depth interviews, raw discussions, and cultural analysis, Le Onze, Jay Seven, and their guests offer an authentic perspective on both the Montreal and international scenes. Blending humor, insight, and real-life experiences, Pod’Casque creates a platform where artists, creators, and personalities can share their stories openly and without filters.

Christine Jensen is a leading Canadian saxophonist and composer whose voice has shaped creative jazz for over twenty‑five years.
Her acclaimed ensembles highlight her lyrical writing and bold improvisation, heard most recently on Harbour (2024), her third jazz orchestra album, which received its world premiere at the Unity Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center (2025).
A multi‑JUNO winner and DownBeat Critics Poll honoree,
she continues to expand her reach through projects like her quartet’s Day Moon and the
CODE Quartet’s Code Red.
The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra performed at the JEN Conference in New Orleans in 2026. She is the founding artistic director of the Canadian National Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz composition while leading the Eastman Jazz

Kei Pritsker,Michael T. Workman

Ce film retrace l’occupation organisée à l'université Columbia, en solidarité avec Gaza, et la mobilisation étudiante nationale qu'elle a déclenchée.

JAM au BALCON

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Born from the meeting of six freelance musicians from Montreal, The Liquor Store brings together artists who always return to their creative core to shape music to their image: vibrant, stylish and original. Whether it's their collaborative work on ‘’NightDrive’’ (winner of the 2020 GAMIQ for Jazz Album of the Year), their progressive album ‘’Colossus’’ (nominated for Jazz Album of the Year at the ADISQ) or their explosive ‘’The Liquor Store Big Band Vol. 1’’, their sound is constantly evolving - on stage and in the studio. The Liquor Store just released their fourth soul-pop-R&B album ‘’Right Place Wrong Time’’. The band embarks on a new, more polished and streamlined chapter, combining their love of deep grooves and exciting sounds with the refreshing visions of collaborating vocalists.

Andrés Livov

L’été au Lac-Saint-Jean, les champs se teintent de bleu. Les cueilleurs et les cueilleuses de tout acabit s’empressent de ramasser les bleuets avant le premier gel d’automne.

Thursday, July 2
From 10 p.m.
On the Loto-Québec stage: Sofia Duhaime
Starting at 8 p.m.

JAM au BALCON

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