Compilations and classic songs that put you in mind of the city, from Traveler’s city playlist.
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Compilations:
Celebrating 20 Years of the Montreal Jazz Festival, various artists
Four-disc set recorded over 20 years of Jazz Fest, everything from B.B. King to Diana Krall.
The Finest Canadian Musicians, Vol. 12, various artists
A series of compilations by local label Analekta—volume 12 features several great Montreal-based ensembles and musicians including Angèle Dubeau and Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal.
That’s For Me, Susie Arioli
Jazz swing album from one of Montreal’s most popular musicians, and a regular at the Montreal international Jazz Festival.
Jubilation III: Glory Train, The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
Soul-rousting barnburners by Canada’s only world-class gospel choir.
Arts & Crafts Sampler, Vol. 3, various artists
Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts is based in Toronto, but many of their signature bands—The Dears, The Stills—are Montreal-based.
Classic Songs:
La Belle Ville has inspired poets and singers of all creeds; here are some of their most beautiful compositions.
1. “Suzanne” by Leonard Cohen
2. “Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats
3. “Night Train” by Oscar Peterson
4. “Montreal Song” by Bruce Cockburn
5. “Julie” by Les Colocs
6. “Hometown Waltz” by Rufus Wainwright
7. “I Just Wanna Stop” by Gino Vannelli
8. “Retour a Vega” by The Stills
9. “Montréal” by Beau Dommage
10. “You Are Never Alone” by Socalled
11. “Montreal -40°C” by Malajube
12. “Clean Up Time” by Coral Egan
