Top 5 Shows to Check Out During TD Toronto Jazz Fest
We’re officially six weeks away from the 37th edition of the TD Toronto Jazz Fest, taking place from June 21-30 at various...
Exclusive: Carlos Santana sits down with Laura Fernandez at Cafe Latino
Acclaimed musician Carlos Santana sits down with Laura Fernandez on the most recent episode of Cafe Latino where they spoke about his...
David Sanborn, Grammy award-winning saxophonist, dies at 78
Internationally renowned American alto saxophonist David Sanborn has passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with prostate cancer. The...
Exclusive: Paul Shaffer joins Ronnie Littlejohn in the Gumbo Kitchen
We recently had the pleasure of hosting with the legendary Paul Shaffer, David Letterman sidekick and musical director of “The World’s Most...
50 years in the making: Jazz Giants Wadada Leo Smith & Amina Claudine Myers release new album as a duo
A reconvening of two musical giants, fifty years in the making. On Friday, May 10, Red Hook Records will release Central Park’s...
JUNO Award Winner Christine Jensen announces new jazz orchestra album “Harbour”
Fresh off her JUNO win back in March for Jazz Album of the Year: Solo for the album Day Moon, acclaimed saxophonist,...
Dot Time Records release final John Minnock album’s A Different Riff: Minnock Sings Shire
On April 26, 2024, Dot Time Records will release A Different Riff: Minnock Sings Shire, the fourth and final studio release from beloved vocalist and master...
Phil Nimmons, ‘Dean of Canadian Jazz,’ dies at 100
Phil Nimmons, the legendary musician who was widely acclaimed as an elder statesman of Canadian jazz, has died. He was 100. Fondly...
Dayna Stephens reflects on our similarities with new album Closer Than We Think
Saxophonist, composer, and educator Dayna Stephens reflects on our similarities over our differences with his latest album Closer Than We Think. The album...
Royal Conservatory of Music previews 2024-25 concert season at Koerner Hall
The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced part of the lineup of its 16th concert season, which includes performances by Monty Alexander,...
Lizz Wright mixes originals and covers on new album Shadow
Vocalist Lizz Wright mixes originals and old favourites with a large cast of talented musicians on her latest album Shadow. For her...
Melissa Aldana returns with Echoes of the Inner Prophet
Melissa Aldana has announced a new album titled Echoes of the Inner Prophet. The new release follows the acclaimed saxophonist’s Grammy-nominated Blue...
Michael Kaeshammer sets release date for new album Turn It Up
Michael Kaeshammer is set to release his 15th studio album, a collection titled Turn It Up that’s brimming with “palpable positivity.” Described as...
Andy Milne and Unison explore identity and destiny on new album Time Will Tell
Pianist and composer Andy Milne and his Unison trio return with Time Will Tell, a new album that explores ideas of identity...
Maple Blues Awards: Matt Andersen leads with four wins
Matt Andersen led the way at the 27th annual Maple Blues Awards, winning four trophies including entertainer of the year. The New...
Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop play a selection of Canadian favourites on new album
Toronto-based drummer and composer Ernesto Cervini has announced the latest effort of his long-running sextet Turboprop, a collection of Canadian favourites titled...
With new album Run Your Race, Kandace Springs pays tribute to her late father
Kandace Springs has “a voice that could melt snow,” as Prince once said. The acclaimed vocalist is set to release her new...
Alice Coltrane concert at Carnegie Hall to be released as album for first time
The full recording of Alice Coltrane’s special performance at Carnegie Hall in 1971 is now being made available in full for the...
Juno Awards 2024: A guide to the jazz nominees
Allison Au, Hilario Durán, Christine Jensen, Jocelyn Gould, Laila Biali and Caity Gyorgy are among the Canadian jazz musicians nominated for Juno...
Mike Downes to release new trio album The Way In
Toronto-based bassist, composer and arranger Mike Downes is set to release The Way In, his eighth album as a leader. Downes has previously...
Grammy Awards 2024: Joni Mitchell, Samara Joy, Billy Childs among winners
Samara Joy, Nicole Zuraitis, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Childs, and Joni Mitchell were among the winners of the 66th annual Grammy Awards that...
Halie Loren to release ninth album Dreams Lost and Found
Singer-songwriter Halie Loren has announced her new album Dreams Lost and Found. Along with the announcement, Loren has also shared a rendition...
Joshua Redman taps into the powerful instrument of the human voice
Saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman is an 11-time Grammy nominee and one of the most important voices in contemporary jazz. Redman’s latest...
