I recently returned from a trip to Toronto and Montreal, because it’s Jazz Festival time for our Canadian neighbors. They hold jazz festivals from coast to coast, starting in June and ending in September.

About a year ago, I shared some thoughts on my Travel & Music blog piece in Vancouver. This time, let’s explore the east coast of Canada with Toronto and Montreal!

I just got back from a week in DC, spending time with the crew at SoundExchange, who continue to do amazing work in support of artists. On my last day there, I had a few hours to play tourist, so wandered through the impressive streets of the capital city. I saw the Presidential Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery, and then headed over to the Library of Congress.

We’re taking a little deviation from my usual metadata posts to explore some musical references found on my travels to Vancouver and Alaska.