2008

2007

Exclusive Godin Guitars redesigned by Yves Archambault

The MMMIS and the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal have joined forces with Godin Guitars to combine the talents of the famous Robert Godin with those of the Festival’s renowned artist-in-residence, Yves Archambault. In 2006 and 2007, around 20 guitars have been redesigned, coloured and sometimes even sculpted by Yves Archambault! This collaboration yields totally unique, matchless guitars that are sometimes simply beyond words!

Each guitar is put into the auction and part of the proceeds from the sale of these true works of art will go toward funding the free activities offered by the MMMIS, which, like the Festival, is a non-profit organization. Another portion of the proceeds will go to the MMMIS Music-to-Youth Fund, where it will help create and maintain activities or events, such as the Blues Camp, that promote music making.
The Godin Guitar models that have been touched up by the Festival’s artist-in-residence are the Godin Montréal, A6 Ultra, Triumph, Redline, Multiac Jazz Spruce, ACS SA, LGXT AAA, the Seagull Mini-Jumbo, and the Simon & Patrick Parlor and Showcase CW RW.

 

MMMIS GM Tent

 

Workshops, Meet the Artist and concerts

Photo's credits: Pierre-Luc Dufour