Little Burgundy Jazz Committee- Fact Sheet

April 10^th, 2025

Overview

The Little Burgundy Jazz Committee is dedicated to preserving and empowering their small neighbourhood through art. The committee brings the community together to fight for their small home through events like their street art campaign. This campaign will be used to promote Little Burgundy, the jazz committee, and local street artists in the fight against urban renewal.

key Facts:

• Location: Montreal, QC
• Annual Dates: If city hall allows, the committee will continue this initiative on an annual basis always falling on the second week of April.
• Artists: All street artist names, young and old, will be reveled at the event.
• Guest Speakers: Mrs. Jeanne LeBlanc and Mr. Noel Daudelin
• The Mission:  To celebrate and sustain the artistic culture within Little Burgundy, while raising awareness on urban renewal.
• Partners: National Film Board of Canada (NFB), City Offices, Saint Martins Blocks Citizens’ Committee.
• Foundation: The community formed such committees in the 1960’s to respond to the ongoing urban change.
• Education: The committee provides education, lessons and mentorships for young and upcoming musicians and now street artists.
• Central Group: The neighbourhood and jazz enthusiast groups, at the time, were mainly a centre for black musicians. The committee wants to honour that and award/support their legendary artists.
• Get Involved: Support this initiative by attending more events like it and donating. More information can be found by following @JazzinLittleBurgundy on social media.