Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital Jazz Fest returns

The Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) Jazz Fest is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The 21^st season is described as a one-of-a-kind, one-week event showcasing the healing power of music.

Music therapists from the hospital, Samuel Minevich and Henri Oppenheim, organized the event which feature free concerts – running until June 30 – showcasing the musical talents of JGH staff members, as well as local musicians.

The concerts start at 12 p.m. near the hospital’s Pavilion A entrance.

“The return of this festival is an ideal way to promote the relationship between creative art and healing, and is a way to highlight the unique nature of the JGH and its longstanding relationship with music therapy,” said Minevich.

“The JGH has recognized the crucial role that music has in the healing process for 35 years,” said Oppenheim. “Thanks to the support of the JGH Foundation, we can invite the community to share a positive and inclusive experience, that reflects the philosophy of the hospital and its diversity.”

(CREDIT: Pamela Pagano/CityNews)

(CREDIT: Pamela Pagano/CityNews)

“Music is a universal language,” says Bram Freedman, President and CEO of the JGH Foundation. “The JGH Jazz Fest is a wonderful opportunity to just relax and enjoy. We are, once again, grateful to Sam and Henri for organizing such a terrific event.”

• Tuesday, June 28: Sanza Percussions with Sadio Sissokho – an acoustic music project featuring a repertoire of traditional and creative music from West Africa
• Wednesday, June 29: Domaci Trubaci, a Balkan party band
• Thursday, June 30: Award-winning jazz pianist Marianne Trudell

In case of inclement weather, the performances take place in Carrefour Lea Polansky.

For more information: JGH Jazz Festival