Kirk MacDonald, Lorne Lofsky and Derrick Gardner lead new Canadian Jazz Collective
Saxophonist Kirk MacDonald, guitarist Lorne Lofsky and trumpeter Derrick Gardner lead a newly assembled all-star ensemble called the Canadian Jazz Collective, who...
Brandee Younger announces new album Brand New Life
Harpist and composer Brandee Younger has announced her new album Brand New Life, marking the followup to the Grammy-nominated artist’s major-label debut. The album...
Elizabeth Shepherd clings to ‘faith, hope and love’ on new album Three Things
During a lonely time, Elizabeth Shepherd clung tightly to “faith, hope and love” while making her latest album Three Things. While isolated from...
Billy Childs goes back to his roots on latest album The Winds of Change
Billy Childs has announced his latest album The Winds of Change. In his third release with Mack Avenue, the Grammy-winning pianist, composer and...
Laila Biali duets with Kurt Elling on ‘My Funny Valentine’
Laila Biali has paired up with famed vocalist Kurt Elling for a duet version of the standard “My Funny Valentine.” The song...
Catherine Russell shares new single for Valentine’s Day and Black History Month
Catherine Russell has just released a new single in celebration of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, the proceeds of which will benefit...
Buster Williams celebrates 80 years of enlightenment with new album Unalome
Revered jazz bassist Buster Williams is entering his eighties with a new album that celebrates his decades-long commitment to personal growth. Unalome...
Chris Potter to release new live album Got the Keys to the Kingdom
Saxophonist Chris Potter teams up with an energetic quartet on his latest recording Got the Keys to the Kingdom. Potter is joined by...
Brad Mehldau reinterprets The Beatles songbook
Pianist Brad Mehldau reinterprets 10 tunes from the Beatles songbook on his new live solo album. Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau...
Joe Chambers brings together global talent on Dance Kobina
Jazz veteran Joe Chambers brought together musicians and sounds from around the world for his latest Blue Note album Dance Kobina. The drummer,...
Jacques Kuba Séguin begins new creative cycle with Parfum n°1
Montreal-based trumpeter Jacques Kuba Séguin returns with Parfum n°1, an album that explores “the genesis of life.” It’s the first in the Juno-winning...
Nick Maclean Quartet debuts new single Road Warrior, preps LP
The Nick Maclean Quartet have shared their new single Road Warrior, offering the first taste of their upcoming album. Led by fast-rising...
Kendrick Scott explores new trio setting on Corridors
Kendrick Scott is set to release Corridors, his first compositional treatment for a trio of saxophone, bass and drums. It’s the Houston-born drummer and...
Lorraine Desmarais pays tribute to Rimouski with new album Street Beat Suite
Lorraine Desmarais has just released a new album called Street Beat Suite, an eight-movement work of original music composed by the Canadian jazz pianist....
Cécile McLorin Salvant announces new album Mélusine
Cécile McLorin Salvant has announced her latest album Mélusine, a mix of originals and interpretations of songs dating as far back as...
Snarky Puppy’s Michael League and Bill Laurance pair up on new album
Bassist Michael League and pianist Bill Laurance have paired up for a duo album called Where You Wish You Were. The new recording...
Emilie-Claire Barlow spreads her wings on Spark Bird, first album in five years
Emilie-Claire Barlow has announced Spark Bird, the Canadian vocalist’s first full album in more than five years. The multiple Juno Award winner’s 13th...
Mike LeDonne and Eric Alexander lead new sextet The Heavy Hitters
Pianist Mike LeDonne and tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander co-lead a new sextet called The Heavy Hitters that calls upon “the timelessness of...
William Carn makes a stylistic departure on new album Choices
William Carn has announced his new album Choices, marking a “major stylistic departure” for the Toronto-based trombonist and composer. Together with his wife, saxophonist Tara...
Kurt Elling sings Al Jarreau, AC/DC and more on covers EP
Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling has announced a new release that features his covers of songs by Al Jarreau, Sam & Dave, AC/DC...
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque share details of new album Playing With Fire
Last year, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque teased a new album. Now, we have details on the group’s forthcoming release. The Juno-winning, Grammy-nominated...
Christian McBride’s New Jawn announces second album Prime
Christian McBride’s New Jawn is back with Prime, the quartet’s highly anticipated sophomore album. Led by the eight-time Grammy-winning bassist and composer, the...
Guitarist Matt Greenwood readies debut album Atlas
Guitarist and composer Matt Greenwood is carving out a new sound in Toronto’s jazz scene with his debut album Atlas. Originally from...
