Jazz fusion pianists Brad Mehldau and Kirill Gerstein in Montreal!

Hey Note Lovers, it's Carolyn here. Come join us for Jazz fusion pianists Brad Mehldau and Kirill Gerstein in Montreal!

Grammy Award–winning pianist and composer Brad Mehldau has long bridged musical worlds, shaping modern jazz with performances that blend intellect, emotion, and structure. Kirill Gerstein, equally at home in classical and jazz traditions, is celebrated for his dynamic artistry and curiosity, connecting diverse musical voices with insight and imagination.

Their collaboration grew from a shared fascination with the space between composition and improvisation. As Gerstein recalls:
“I felt an immediate, visceral pull to his musical language… Our friendship has deepened, as have our shared explorations of the porous border between written and improvised music.”

Mehldau shares:
“He is a virtuoso with an astoundingly large and varied repertoire, but he is much more than that.… Kirill and I have been exploring ways to combine written music and improvisation, and the program we put together will reflect that.”

Date: Thursday May 7, 2026
Location Bourgie Hall at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Time: Doors open at 7pm. Music at 8. Be early to find the group.
Tickets : Bourgie Hall at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
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Good times!

UPDATE Ap 20 2026: new location for Montreal show: Brad Mehldau and Kirill Gerstein, originally scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Le Théâtre St-Denis de L'Espace St-Denis.... venue has been moved to Bourgie Hall at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts