The Jazz Fest Returns: More free shows
On June 30, The Montreal Jazz Festival returns to the concert halls and the streets of downtown Montreal after a two-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the world’s biggest jazz fest had some shows that streamed on line. Last year it was a super mini edition of the fest over five days with mainly local acts and Hull born legendary producer Daniel Lanois headlining. This year, the festival is back in its regular format except with one catch and there will be more free shows than ever. There will be more Black representation at the festival than …