Cohen to receive special jazz fest award
On the heels of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Leonard Cohen will receive the Montreal International Jazz Festival's third Spirit Award this year, organizers announced this morning. Paul Simon and Bob Dylan have been previous recipients of the prize, which honours musical quality and innovation.
The Antonio Carlos Jobim Award for world music will go to Gilberto Gil, while soul queen Aretha Franklin will be honoured with the Ella Fitzgerald Award. The Miles Davis Award will be presented to McCoy Tyner and bassist Dave Young will become the 20th artist to receive the Oscar Peterson Award.
The Montreal International Jazz Festival runs from June 26 to July 6. For further information, go to www.montrealjazzfest.com or phone 514-871-1881.
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