Montreal jazz icon Oliver Jones to be remembered at public funeral in Little Burgundy
Jones, who died July 22 at age 91, will be remembered at Union United Church, where he began playing piano at just five years old.
A public funeral service will be held on Thursday for Montreal jazz legend Oliver Jones at Union United Church in Little Burgundy. The service, scheduled for 1 p.m., will honor the musician who began playing piano at just five years old. Jones, who died on July 22 at the age of 91, built an acclaimed international career spanning more than seven decades.
Despite his global success, he remained connected to his roots, performing annually at the Montreal International Jazz Festival from 1981 to 1999. The church holds a special place in Little Burgundy's history as a center of the city's Black community and a launching pad for influential jazz pianists like Oscar Peterson, Jones' sister Daisy Peterson Sweeney, and Ilene Bourne.
A public viewing for Jones will take place on Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Montreal City Hall's Hall of Honour. To accommodate those unable to fit inside the church on Thursday, Jumbo screens will be installed, and limited outdoor seating will be available starting at noon.
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