Montreal – The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, will this year highlight the outstanding musical contribution of Thundercat, Natalia Lafourcade, Samara Joy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Duncan Hunter Neale. During the 45th edition of the Festival, these outstanding musicians will be presented with the prestigious Miles-Davis, Antônio-Carlos-Jobim, Ella-Fitzgerald, B.B.-KING and Oliver-Jones awards.
Thundercat is the 30th winner of the Miles-Davis Award. Created in 1994 for the Festival’s 15th anniversary, the award pays tribute to a world-renowned jazz artist, their body of work and their innovation in the genre. Thundercat, a multitalented artist with an exciting creative approach, has in recent years gone from virtuoso bassist to star, cementing his reputation as a unique, genre-transcending voice. Equally renowned for his eccentric style and his forays into fashion and film, he has shaped pop culture through his originality and striking performances.
Previous recipients of this award are Marcus Miller (2024), Avishai Cohen (2023), Robert Glasper (2022), Joshua Redman (2019), Béla Fleck and the Flecktones (2018), Jack DeJohnette (2017), Kenny Barron (2016), Al Di Meola (2015), Terence Blanchard (2014), Charles Lloyd (2013), Ron Carter (2012), Stanley Clarke (2011), Sonny Rollins (2010), Ornette Coleman (2009), McCoy Tyner (2008), Mike Stern (2007), Brad Mehldau (2006), Dave Holland (2005), Keith Jarrett (2004), Joe Zawinul (2003), Chick Corea (2002), Michael Brecker (2001), Charlie Haden (2000), Cassandra Wilson (1999), John Scofield (1998), Herbie Hancock (1997), Wayne Shorter (1996), Pat Metheny (1995) and John McLaughlin (1994).
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