Isabella Hallia Isabella Hallia is a Montréal-based jazz vocalist whose lyrical voice and warm, resonant tone bring fresh sensitivity to the timeless sound of traditional vocal jazz. Drawing inspiration from icons such as Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan, and Mel Tormé, Isabella performs original compositions written in the tradition of the Great American Songbook alongside thoughtfully reinterpreted and self-arranged standards. Dedicated to preserving the legacy of c

A look back at the opening of the North Hatley Jazz Festival. The North Hatley Jazz Festival set the tone for its latest edition with a magnificent opening concert featuring Ranee Lee. Accompanied by highly talented musicians—Taurey Butler on piano, Dave Watts on double bass, Jacob Wutzke on drums, and Jon Gearey on guitar—this jazz great delivered a performance that was both warm and deeply musical. Drawing from her rich repertoire and revisiting tracks from past albums, Ran

Yannick Rieu: "100 Years of Coltrane" at Orford Musique. July 31, 2026. Jonathan Cayer (piano), Yannick Rieu (saxophone), Mike De Masi (double bass), Alain Bourgeois (drums). Photo credit: M Media Jazz. ''One hundred years ago, John Coltrane was born—the architect of a musical language that revolutionized jazz and everything surrounding it. Yannick Rieu, whose own inner quest often intersects with Coltrane’s, offers a vibrant immersion into the master’s legacy''. August 2026/