Oliver Jones: Montreal’s Jazz Legend | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Montreal has lost a jazz titan: Oliver Jones, the beloved pianist who defined the city’s jazz scene for nearly 20 years, has died at 91. A child prodigy who first performed at age five, he became a jazz legend through decades of relentless touring, 20+ albums, and iconic moments like his 2004 duet with Oscar Peterson. Born in Little Burgundy, he carried the soul of Montreal’s music through every note, earning Junos, Félix awards, an Order of Canada honor, and a Hall of Fame induction — all while treating the piano as an extension of himself. His legacy? An enduring soundtrack to Canadian…