Phil Nimmons, ‘Dean of Canadian Jazz,’ dies at 100
Phil Nimmons, the legendary musician who was widely acclaimed as an elder statesman of Canadian jazz, has died. He was 100. Fondly...
Marlena Shaw, jazz and R&B singer known for ‘California Soul,’ dies at 81
Marlena Shaw, the jazz and R&B singer best known for her 1969 hit “California Soul,” has died. She was 81. In addition...
Les McCann, pianist who pioneered soul-jazz, dies at 88
Les McCann, the pianist and vocalist who was an innovator of the funky, soulful, bluesy style known as soul jazz, has died....
Carla Bley, pianist, composer and key figure in avant-garde jazz, dies at 87
Carla Bley, the influential pianist, composer and bandleader who was an important figure in the avant-garde jazz movement of the 1960s, has...
In memory of Dr. Michael Arthurs, champion of jazz in Toronto
It’s with heavy hearts that JAZZ.FM91 shares that Dr. Michael Arthurs, the respected musician and educator who for the past year has...
Indira Nanavati Cadena, Toronto restaurateur and music lover, dies at 36
Indira Nanavati Cadena, the owner of the Toronto restaurant La Rev and an avid supporter of the city’s jazz scene, has died....
Tony Bennett, revered singer of American standards, dies at 96
Tony Bennett, the masterful vocalist widely beloved for his interpretations of the Great American Songbook, has died. He was 96. Multiple news...
Astrud Gilberto, Brazilian singer best known for ‘The Girl From Ipanema,’ dies at 83
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian vocalist best known for singing “The Girl From Ipanema,” has died. She was 83. Gilberto gained international attention...
Ahmad Jamal, iconic innovator of jazz piano, dies at 92
Ahmad Jamal, the legendary pianist who helped shape the evolution of jazz throughout a career spanning seven decades, has died. He was...
Terry Grier, former TMU president and CJRT chair, dies at 86
Terry Grier, the president emeritus of Toronto Metropolitan University who also served as chair of the board of CJRT-FM, has died. He...
Wayne Shorter, icon of modern jazz, dies at 89
Wayne Shorter, the iconic saxophonist and composer who helped shape the landscape of modern jazz, has died. He was 89. One of...
Guido Basso, maestro of Canadian jazz, dies at 85
Guido Basso, the masterful musician who for decades was a distinguished pillar of Canada’s jazz scene, has died. He was 85. Basso...
Burt Bacharach, master composer of pop classics, dies at 94
Burt Bacharach, one of the most important composers and songwriters of pop hits in the 20th century, has died. He was 94....
Pharoah Sanders, revered saxophonist and key figure in spiritual jazz, dies at 81
Pharoah Sanders, the saxophonist who was a prominent collaborator with John Coltrane and a key figure in the spiritual jazz scene, has...
Ramsey Lewis, legendary pianist and NEA Jazz Master, dies at 87
Ramsey Lewis, the three-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist who had a crossover pop hit with The In Crowd, has died. He was 87. During an...
Joey DeFrancesco, outstanding jazz organist and multi-instrumentalist, dies at 51
Joey DeFrancesco, the exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist who was known for his remarkable skills and approach to the Hammond B3 organ, has died....
Creed Taylor, visionary jazz producer and label founder, dies at 93
Creed Taylor, the record producer who founded the jazz labels CTI and Impulse! and who broke Brazilian bossa nova artists into the...
Peter Shea, jazz musician and Niagara promoter, dies after cancer fight
Peter Shea, the Canadian pianist, drummer and vocalist who was also the co-founder of the TD Niagara Jazz Festival along with his...
Big Rude Jake, icon of Toronto’s neo-swing scene, dies at 57
Jake Hiebert, the musician known as Big Rude Jake who had been shaking up Canada’s neo-swing circuit since the 1990s, has died....
Ronnie Hawkins, ‘godfather’ of Canadian rock ‘n’ roll, dies at 87
Ronnie Hawkins, the American-born musician who became a pioneer of Canadian rock ‘n’ roll, has died. He was 87. Known affectionately as...
Charnett Moffett, virtuosic and versatile jazz bassist, dies at 54
Charnett Moffett, the jazz bassist known for his virtuosity and versatility as both a bandleader and an accompanist, has died. He was...
Ernie Andrews, jazz singer known for his soulful, charismatic voice, dies at 94
Ernie Andrews, the jazz and R&B singer whose smooth, soulful voice made him a favourite among both fans and fellow musicians during...
James Mtume, jazz musician who became an R&B hitmaker, dies at 76
James Mtume, the musician best known for his work with Miles Davis and for his R&B hit Juicy Fruit, has died. He was 76....