Caravan Palace. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist A Blog Supreme Oui Et Oui: Montreal Jazz's French Connection WBGO June 27, 2013 Montreal is a city of two cultures: French and English, usually commingling, sometimes colliding. The Montreal International Jazz Festival — Canada's grandest music event of the year — props up the city's elite Francophones. Here are five French or Quebecois artists featured this year.
Jacky Terrasson performs at WBGO. Josh Jackson hide caption toggle caption Josh Jackson Favorite Sessions Jacky Terrasson Trio: Midlife Magic WBGO May 4, 2010 The mid-40s are typically a transitional period for many jazz musicians. On Push, pianist Jacky Terrasson enlisted a young rhythm section, and the result has recharged his music. In a session from WBGO, Terrasson's trio opens with a tribute to Michael Jackson. Jacky Terrasson In Studio On WBGO's The Checkout 4/6/10 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/126510609/126509203" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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iStockphoto.com Take Five: A Jazz Sampler Jazz In Bloom: May Flowers 90.5 WESA May 19, 2008 Everyone knows the expression, "April showers bring May flowers." The beauty of flowers inspires songs of color, happiness, love, and passion, with a hint of the summer yet to come. In honor of the season, here's a small bouquet of jazz with a floral flair.