Amid all the noise, jazz artist Patrick Smith aims to make an artistic statement
Being an up-and-coming musician often means getting your foot in as many doors as possible. Patrick Smith knows all about that. The...
Up-and-coming artist Matt Lagan is following jazz to Berlin and beyond
Matt Lagan wants to see the world. He’s off to a great start, too. Already, the 24-year-old saxophonist from Toronto has played...
Music of love and courage with Emily Steinwall
After vocalist and saxophone player Emily Steinwall graduated from Humber College two years ago, she hit a jackpot of sorts when she...
For trombonist Andrew Ripenburg, opportunity awaits in new places
When Andrew Ripenburg moved to Huntsville, Ont., this past summer, the young trombonist and composer was in a place he’d never been before...
For composer Karl Silveira, jazz and visual art are intrinsically linked
Last year saw the release of the documentary film The Price of Everything, which undertook a deep exploration of the marketplace for contemporary art —...
Get to know emerging artist David Cruz, a dynamic Toronto jazz guitarist
Up-and-coming Toronto jazz guitarist David Cruz is already getting noticed internationally, but he’s “just getting started.” The 23-year-old has the thoughtful playing...
U of T’s Meghan Gilhespy is empowering high-school girls to study jazz
Meghan Gilhespy recalls that when she was playing in high-school bands, she was surrounded by other girls. But by the time she...
How do you stand out in jazz? For Daron McColl, the answer is originality
Even before making his official recorded debut, Daron McColl looks poised to make an impression on Canada’s jazz scene. The 24-year-old guitarist,...
Bassist Mathew Fantini is jazzing up one of Toronto’s grooviest young pop bands
Music can take you in all sorts of directions. Throughout his years at York University, Mathew Fantini was influenced by jazz icons:...
How emerging jazz artist Robert Lee is finding his creative voice
Bassist, composer and bandleader Robert Lee is emerging as a formidable talent in Toronto’s jazz scene. In the last couple years, the...
For young artist Christopher Anderson-Lundy, all paths must lead to music
“My main goal is to make a living entirely from music.” With a dream like that, Christopher Anderson-Lundy has been doing everything...
Young Toronto jazz composer Mason Victoria has a lot to say
Just over a year ago, Mason Victoria was a student getting ready to graduate from jazz school at Humber College. Now, he’s...