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Burgundy Jazz is a multi-platform project (web documentary, app and eBook) that explores Montreal’s incredible contribution to jazz through the legendary Black musicians and community of Little Burgundy – the neighbourhood that was the
birthplace of Canadian jazz. Burgundy Jazz highlights digital literacy as its means to storytelling – spanning a local story
with national relevance through the underlining themes of Black History, music and the significance of origin, belonging
and identity.
Burgundy Jazz Webdoc
The web doc offers a rich cinematic and interactive experience that explores the music, community and
artists of Little Burgundy set against the social and historical contexts between the 1920s to modern day.
Watch all fourteen web capsules continuously or stop to explore the themes of each chapter in more
depth through photo galleries, audio extracts, extra video, and an interactive timeline.
Watch online for free
Burgundy Jazz iPhone mobile application
Navigate your learning en route. Plug in your headphones and go exploring! With this iPhone app, you
can visit the specific locations in the neighbourhood that were key to the rise of Jazz. Four different geolocated walking tours allow you to discover the history of Montreal’s Black community, meeting some of
Montreal’s jazz legends and even visit Oscar Peterson’s birthplace. Rich three-dimensional soundscapes
create an immersive sonic world recreating the voices and ambiance of the Golden Era of Jazz, and in
some mapping hotspots you can even manipulate the sound by interacting with your iPhone. A unique
learning device to inspire geo-locative learning, place-based narratives and more.
Free download from the App store
Optimized for iPhone 5, but compatible with the iPad and iPod touch.
Burgundy Jazz eBook
The area now called Little Burgundy was the birthplace of jazz in Montreal. In this intuitive and easy to use
eBook, meet music legends and community members who shaped Little Burgundy – from its early years
to present day. Explore the textures of Montreal’s jazz era through an array of rare jazz artefacts, landmark
sites devoted to social justice, costumes of the Golden Age, the Recording Industry and Radio, old LP vinyl
records and learn about urban renewal’s impact on Little Burgundy today – each photo and insightful
chapter tells a fascinating story!
Purchase on iTunes
Burgundy Jazz Educator’s Guide
The accompanying E-Guide aimed to educators in elementary (Grades 6-8) and secondary schools,
supports learning initiatives for each platform: web doc, app and the eBook. Designed to link to a variety
of disciplines and subject matters including: Arts Education (Music), Social Sciences (Geography and
History) and Language Arts, while leveraging Media Education/Media Literacy, critical thinking and
Citizenship Education. Students are invited to think about social themes raised in Burgundy Jazz while they
broach inquiry-based learning and media production. Explore the guide’s research-creation projects
highlighting technology education, with low-tech options also available.
Available on curio.ca
Burgundy Jazz music compilation - various artists
Learn more about all your favourite Little Burgundy and Montreal jazz artists on one album! Produced in
collaboration with Justin Time Records, the compilation features hits from Oscar Peterson, Oliver Jones,
including his composition “Lights of Burgundy”, the Nelson Symonds Quartet, Alvin Queen, Charlie
Biddle, and the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir.
Purchase on iTunes
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