Gumbo Kitchen pays tribute to Classic Albums Live Founder Craig Martin
The late, great Craig Martin, founder of Classic Albums Live and supporter of so many musicians, passed away on August 23 at...
Sly and the Family Stone’s Greg Errico celebrates 57 years of Woodstock performance
I had the honour of speaking to Greg Errico, who is a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone, one of...
Exclusive: Erin Propp steps out on her own with debut album as bandleader
Every now and again, an artist comes along with a sound and approach to the music that is pure in itsintention and...
Exclusive: Jim Doxas pays tribute to Oliver Jones
On July 22, we received the sad news that the wonderful Oliver Jones had passed away at the age of 91. Throughout...
Jon Batiste explores connections between Mozart and Monk
When I have a guest on, usually they put an album out or I have them on because they’re coming to town....
Steve Jordan reflects on extraordinary career on Gumbo Kitchen
Steve Jordan is easily one of the most respected drummers in rock, blues and soul. He’s a musician’s musician whose groove has...
Bassist Fabio Kutnowski wins the 2026 Mary Alice Stuart Scholarship
JAZZ.FM91 is pleased to announce that Fabio Kutnowski is the 2026 recipient of the Mary Alice Stuart Scholarship. Mary Alice Stuart, the...
Heather Feather brings the power of jazz to the classroom
As a product and proponent of quality music education, I know the importance of having music in the lives of children, especially...
James Gavin explores the dangerous jazz life of Anita O’Day
She was called “the Jezebel of Jazz,” and the “the Hip Chick.” Anita O’Day revolutionized what it meant to be a female...
Mervon Mehta concludes his tenure at Koerner Hall after 17 years
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end … and when the work is done with heart,hard work,...
Michael Shand honours the late D’Angelo with soul-stirring Toronto celebration
Michael Eugene Archer was a key figure in the world of R&B, soul, and hip-hop … but the artist better known as...
Bill Mays reflects on his eclectic career and working with Lorne Lofsky
When it comes to certain musicians, the challenge for any interviewer is determining where to focus discussion when it comes an extensive...
Alexis Baró wins the 2026 Muriel Sherrin Award
Alexis Baró is the 2026 recipient of the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Muriel Sherrin Award. The awards were given out earlier today (April...
Alexis Baró’s Afrokando pays tribute to the golden age of Cuban Big Band
It’s an exciting time in Alexis Baró’s life right now. His latest release, Afrokando, was recently nominated for a JUNO for Jazz...
Jaymz Bee brings Caravan of Music back for its eighth year
Jaymz Bee is no stranger to the music scene and a good party. The producer, presenter, actor, musician, broadcaster, and filmmaker is...
Alexis Baró nominated for the Muriel Sherrin Award
Congratulations are in order for trumpeter, composer and arranger Alexis Baró who is nominated for the Muriel Sherrin Award, presented by the...
Exclusive: Corey Butler brings Monk, Parker and Gillespie to the stage
Pianist, composer, and producer Corey Butler has been working in many facets of the music and art world for many years. He’s...
Exclusive: Kurt Elling talks Broadway, artistry and new projects with Heather Bambrick
Ahead of his SuperBlue concert alongside Charlie Hunter this past weekend at Koerner Hall, Kurt Elling joined Heather Bambrick in the morning...
Exclusive: Holly Cole shares her greatest inspirations on Gumbo Kitchen
Ahead of her Toronto concert at the Winter Garden Theatre on March 27, Holly Cole stopped by Gumbo Kitchen with Ronnie Littlejohn...
GRAMMYS 2026: Justin Gray makes history in the Best Immersive Album Category
Award-winning bassist, composer and producer Justin Gray has made history as the first Canadian nominated for the GRAMMYs’s Best Immersive Audio Album...
Andy Kim brings holiday joy for the 21st edition of The Andy Kim Christmas
Canadian legend Andy Kim stopped by jazz.fm91 for the first time to talk about his career and this year’s The Andy Kim...
Exclusive: Pierre Bensusan celebrates 50th Anniversary in music on Café Latino
Considered as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century, French-Algerian guitarist, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan has been wowing...
Dayramir Gonzalez brings contemporary Afro-Cuban jazz to Toronto
Since Dayramir Gonzalez got his break as a pianist and composer as a member of Oscar Valdes’ Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble Diákara as...