Jazz vocalist Fuat Tuaç talks upcoming album The Immigrant
Fuat Tuaç is a vocalist who began his jazz journey by singing in his hometown of Istanbul, Turkey. In 2011, he moved...
Randy Bachman is jazzing up the classics
One of the most iconic musicians in Canadian history, Randy Bachman is the founding member of both The Guess Who and Bachman...
Heather Bambrick and Diane Leah’s new Christmas song is an ‘emotional’ ode to hope
Heather Bambrick is a Juno-nominated vocalist — and if you’ve ever seen her perform, you’ll know how much fun her shows are....
Amanda Tosoff brings poetry to life with Earth Voices
Pianist and composer Amanda Tosoff continues to take creative and stylistic leaps with her latest album Earth Voices. Coming in January, the new...
The rich history of music that made Papa Mali
What do you get when you blend blues, psychedelic rock, funk and the many other sounds of New Orleans, bring it all...
Jamie Cullum on the magic of the holidays, and clinging to the familiar
Jamie Cullum has been keeping busy this year, despite the many challenges we’ve all had to face. Having sold 11 million records...
Meet säje, the vocal supergroup thriving on female empowerment
Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick and Erin Bentlage came together this year to form the already acclaimed vocal supergroup called säje. While...
Through music, Larnell Lewis is connecting to his ancestors
Grammy-winning musician Larnell Lewis is one of the most accomplished drummers in the world at the moment. In addition to his Juno-nominated...
Phil Nimmons celebrated with tribute album led by grandson
Phil Nimmons is often referred to as “the Dean of Canadian jazz.” In a career that’s spanned almost 80 years, he’s regarded...
Chihiro Nagamatsu spreads her love of music with album 15 Years of Majestic Notes
Chihiro Nagamatsu is a pianist, composer, arranger and producer who weaves together elements of jazz improvisation, classical symphonies and hooky pop melodies....
The advice of John Boutté: ‘Love one another’
A visit to New Orleans is not complete without a John Boutté gig. A singer with grit, soul, passion and beauty, his...
Sammy Jackson is honest and vulnerable on With You
Sammy Jackson is a Canadian singer-songwriter who’s recognized for her distinct sound fusing elements of jazz, R&B and pop. She’s shared the...
Terri Lyne Carrington makes music for a better future
She’s internationally recognized and respected as a drummer, composer and producer, and now you can add educator and activist to the list...
Emm Gryner dedicates first jazz album to her father
Singer-songwriter Emm Gryner has been writing and recording for decades. Now, she’s made her first-ever jazz album. Gryner’s records have brought her...
Turkish pianist Fahir Atakoglu taps into a cross-cultural mosaic
Fahir Atakoglu is a Turkish pianist and composer who has worked with a wide range of artists across many genres of music....
Singer-songwriter Eva Cortés thrives on a multicultural mix: ‘I let it flow’
Eva Cortés brings together a world of cultural influence on her new album Todas las Voces. With a Latin jazz style that’s tinged...
Anna Poc taps into a range of emotion with new release York Boulevard
Anna Poc is a Hamilton-based jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter who has been performing at open mics and café gigs all across...
Why Palo Alto is one of the best Thelonious Monk recordings ever heard
In October of 1968, 16-year-old student Danny Scher invited Thelonious Monk to play at his high school in Palo Alto, Calif. Monk,...
Laura Fernandez on the making of Okay, Alright, her first album in 10 years
You know Laura Fernandez as the host of Café Latino, but you may also know her as an accomplished singer and songwriter....
Countermeasure flex ‘musical muscles’ on new album Guest Sessions
Aaron Jensen is a composer, arranger, producer, vocalist, and artistic director for various festivals, ensembles, recording projects — and pretty much anything...
Jackie Richardson reflects on her early years and best moments
This article was originally published by FYIMusicNews. “It all began with Salome Bey saying, ‘You should sing the blues. Here’s a script...
‘I am here, too’: Bettye LaVette takes her place in American music history
Bettye LaVette’s first single in 1963 was a major hit, but for the next 40 years, the R&B singer bounced between label...
The fascinating history and musical culture of the Mardi Gras Indians
Rob Bowman has been writing professionally about R&B, rock, country, jazz and gospel for close to 50 years. Nominated for six Grammy...