# Death and memorial of jazz pianist Oliver Jones

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> Updated: 2026-08-21T02:52:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3.

Acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones died on July 22, 2026, at the age of 91. A prominent figure in the Montreal jazz scene, Jones had a career spanning over six decades that included international tours, more than 30 recordings, and performances at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

His honors included being named an Officer of the Order of Canada and receiving the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. 

In August 2026, the City of Montreal held a public viewing at the Hall of Honour at Montreal City Hall. A funeral service followed at Union United Church in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood, the location where Jones began his musical journey as a child at age five. The service featured jazz and gospel music, including a performance of Jones’ own composition, ‘Lights of Burgundy,’ by the Dr. Oliver Jones Trio.

During the service, family members and colleagues, including his widow Monique Leclerc Jones and his son Richard Jones, shared tributes to his talent and humility. Jones was noted for his lifelong connection to the local music scene and for rising to prominence from the same neighbourhood as his mentor, Oscar Peterson.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Oliver Jones honored at funeral service in Montreal

Montreal celebrated the life and legacy of legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones during a funeral service at Union United Church, featuring jazz and gospel tributes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oliver-jones-honored-at-funeral-service-in-montreal

### 2026-08-17: Montreal jazz icon Oliver Jones to be honored at public funeral

Montreal jazz icon Oliver Jones will be honored with a public funeral this Thursday at Union United Church in Little Burgundy following his death at age 91.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montreal-jazz-icon-oliver-jones-to-be-honored-at-public-funeral

### 2026-07-23: Canadian Jazz Pianist Oliver Jones Dies at 91

Renowned Canadian jazz pianist Oliver Jones died at 91 on July 22, 2026. His career spanned six decades, earning top national honors and influencing jazz in Canada and abroad.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-jazz-pianist-oliver-jones-dies-at-91

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