As in previous years, the Montreal Jazz festival is expanding past the traditional jazz music genre and reaching out to rap (Mos Def) and reggae (Burning Spear) however it still remains one the world’s top Jazz festivals. This year’s lineup includes Branford & Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Al Jarreau and Dave Brubeck. The Montreal Jazz Festival runs from June 30 to July 12. With over 450 free outdoor concerts set to play on 10 outdoor stages, this year’s fest is not to be missed!