Georges Durst, owner/designer of the legendary
House of Jazz, is pleased to announce that his two live music venues will now
be called HOUSE OF JAZZ by OLIVER JONES. "I was looking for a special way
of honouring this extraordinary man, piano virtuoso and personal friend. Here
it is!" says the philanthropic entrepreneur.
A few months
ago, in front of a very emotional crowd, Oliver Jones ended his last public
performance at the Montreal House of Jazz with this revelation: "My career
really took off on this stage, thanks to Georges and Charlie (Biddle); this is
why I wanted my last show to take place here."
Upon
learning about this tribute, the world renowned pianist said with his
traditional modesty: "It was such a privilege to perform at the House of
Jazz for three decades! I have the greatest admiration for Georges because, for
more than 50 years, he supported so many singers and musicians. Now, I enjoy
returning there because they serve the best ribs in town in a very creative
ambience. I deeply cherish this homage."
Georges
Durst is Quebec's most prolific restaurateur having conceived, since the
sixties, multiple successful bars and thematic restaurants including the Cage
aux Sports chain. His originality and passion for entertainment, outstanding
antiques, musical and visual arts earned him the title of 'King of Nightlife'.
The first
House of Jazz opened in Montreal in 1981 at 2060 Aylmer Street. The second was
inaugurated at 1630 Boulevard de l'Avenir in Laval, 3 years ago; newly
appointed Chef Robert Lapaj proudly introduces innovative southern flair
dishes. Both venues present nightly a wide variety of local and international
Jazz, R & B Soul artists.
Welcome to
the House of Jazz by Oliver Jones!
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