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.
Public funeral service to honor Montreal jazz icon Oliver Jones will be held Thursday at Union United Church in Little Burgundy. The event, scheduled for 1 p.m., commemorates the 91-year-old musician, who began playing piano at age five. Jones, a prominent figure in the city's Black community, passed away on July 22. A public viewing will take place at Montreal City Hall on Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Display screens and limited outdoor seating will be provided for attendees unable to enter the historic church.
Throughout his seven-decade career, Jones earned acclaim as one of Canada's premier jazz pianists, receiving numerous awards and honorary doctorates, including the Order of Canada and a Governor General's Performing Arts Award.
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