Jeremy Ledbetter Trio returns with new album Gravity
One of Canada’s most sought-after jazz bands, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio, returns to the scene with their sophomore album Gravity, the follow-up...
Exclusive: Terry Clarke talks new album and quartet Mosaic on Afternoon Drive
In a career that spans over 60 years and counting, legendary drummer Terry Clarke dropped by the jazz.fm91 studios to chat to...
Quique Escamilla talks about life and new music on Cafe Latino
Quique Escamilla is a JUNO-award winning multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, as well as an international touring artist. Originally from Chiapas, Mexico of Mayan-Zaoptex...
Exclusive: Jay Douglas chats about life and legacy on Gumbo Kitchen
Jay Douglas is no stranger to the jazz.fm91 family. Most recently, he performed during our 24 Hours Live! event in July and...
Canada Black Music Archives explores Little Jamaica’s Eclectic Musical Heritage
Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is a non-profit digital archive founded by Phil Vassell and Donna McCurvin, publishers of the Black cultural...
Exclusive: Academy Award Winner Ernest Thompson talks legendary career on Gumbo Kitchen
Acclaimed actor, director & writer Ernest Thompson stopped by Gumbo Kitchen last month to chat about his decades-long career and his most...
Gaia Wilmer & Jaques Morelenbaum pay tribute to Brazil’s Tropicália movement on Cafe Latino
We had the privilege of interviewing Brazilian jazz saxophonist Gaia Wilmer and cellist Jaques Morelenbaum on the latest episode of Cafe Latino...
Exclusive: Jon Batiste on the power of jazz radio
We had the pleasure of having Jon Batiste call in during our 24 Hours Live! event on July 26 & 27 where...
Exclusive: Papo Vázquez chats about his career and legacy on Cafe Latino
Award-winning Latin Jazz trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vázquez stopped by Cafe Latino with Laura Fernandez to chat about his life, his...
Exclusive: Multi-Instrumentalist Jay Danley joins Laura Fernandez on Cafe Latino
Multi-instrumentalist musician and composer Jay Danley recently dropped by Cafe Latino with Laura Fernandez to chat about his decades-long career as one...
Meet the Winners of the 2024 Mary Alice Stuart Scholarship
jazz.fm91 is pleased to announce that Thales Hunter and Eric Liang are the 2024 recipients of the Mary Alice Stuart Scholarship. Mary...
Kayla Hoshizaki wins 2024 Peter Appleyard Scholarship
jazz.fm91 is delighted to announce that Kayla Hoshizaki is the 2024 recipient of the Peter Appleyard Scholarship. This annual scholarship honours the...
Exclusive: Mark Kelso chats about his Irish roots & upcoming album on the Afternoon Drive
One of Canada’s most celebrated drummers Mark Kelso joins Brad Barker on the Afternoon Drive to chat about his upcoming album The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Emilie-Claire Barlow on Birdland, Spark Bird, and a changing music industry
Acclaimed Canadian vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow is a two-time Juno Award winner and six-time nominee who has released 13 albums throughout her impressive...
For Allison Au, the immigrant experience is personal yet universal
Allison Au has been a leading voice in Canadian jazz for more than a decade. With three Juno nominations and one win...
How Jesse Dietschi works in the worlds of jazz and classical
Jesse Dietschi is equally comfortable in both classical and jazz. With credits ranging from orchestral soloist to jazz session player, Dietschi, who...
Robi Botos on the legacy of Joey DeFrancesco
The immense musicality of the late Joey DeFrancesco lives on not just in his recordings, but in our hearts. One person for...
Story of Bill Withers and his grandmother told in new illustrated book Grandma’s Hands
“Grandma’s Hands” is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers’ 1971 album Just as I Am. With soulful lyrics, the...
In shady characters, Mike Herriott finds new inspiration
Trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist Mike Herriott is as comfortable playing with a symphony orchestra as he is with a jazz ensemble. He...