Around early summertime, the area surrounding Place des Arts becomes one giant stage. Traffic is re-routed, stress dissipates (except for those stuck in traffic), and the air is filled with jazz, blues, salsa and swing. Featuring more than 2,500 musicians and including an indoor concert program with over 150 shows, the Montreal International Jazz Festival is the world's largest musical event. This year's billing includes Bob Dylan, Manu Chao, Keith Jarrett, Wynton Marsalis, and other top names from the most diverse corners of the jazz world.