The War and Treaty are winning hearts with latest album Lover’s Game
The War and Treaty’s name alone conjures images of struggle, conflict, sacrifice, and the eventual birth of a lasting peace. They’re a...
The life’s work of Taj Mahal: ‘To make sure the old music gets moved into the new era’
Taj Mahal doesn’t wait for permission. If a sound intrigues him, he sets out to make it. If rules get in the...
Terence Blanchard to receive George Peabody Medal
Terence Blanchard is set to receive the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music and Dance in America. The iconic jazz...
What drives Arturo Sandoval: ‘I owe everything to music’
Arturo Sandoval is a trumpeter, pianist, vocalist, percussionist and composer — and an overall unbelievably talented person. Born into poverty in Cuba,...
Jeff Babko and David Piltch to share duo recording The Libretto Show
Keyboardist Jeff Babko and bassist David Piltch are captured in a new live duo recording called The Libretto Show. The set was...
Kurt Elling continues to explore with new recording SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree
Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter return with SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, the highly anticipated follow-up to their Grammy-nominated album together. With its groovy...
How GoGo Penguin found their light in the darkness
Over the course of just over a decade, GoGo Penguin have become known and acclaimed for their refined, innovative take on jazz, modern...
Guitarist Donna Grantis shares Earth Day single to benefit fight against climate emergency
Just ahead of Earth Day, guitarist Donna Grantis has released a new song called “A Drop in the Bucket” that puts forward...
Don Braden announces Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2
Don Braden has announced the upcoming release of Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2. It’s the follow-up to the saxophonist, composer and...
Artie Roth returns with genre-crossing concept album Resonants
Toronto-based bassist, composer and bandleader Artie Roth is set to release his third album, Resonants. The recording follows the Artie Roth Quartet’s...
Next Jazz Legacy program announces second cohort of awardees
Next Jazz Legacy has announced the seven emerging women or non-binary awardees selected for the second year of the program, which aims...
Joy Lapps wins Toronto Arts Foundation’s Muriel Sherrin Award
Joy Lapps is the winner of the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Muriel Sherrin Award for 2023. The award celebrates an artist or creator...
How Christian Overton defines the ‘Toronto sound’ of today’s jazz
Trombonist and composer Christian Overton has put together an all-star lineup of Toronto-based jazz musicians to write music about their city for...
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...
Laila Biali shares new single ‘Pennies From Heaven’ with Caity Gyorgy
Juno-winning vocalists Laila Biali and Caity Gyorgy have teamed up on a duo version of the jazz standard “Pennies From Heaven.” It’s...
For Jesse Cook, every day is a gift: ‘Enjoy that audience’
Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook’s career has spanned more than 25 years. Since the beginning of his musical journey with his self-produced album Tempest, he...
Pat Metheny shares collection of ‘found tracks’ on new solo album Dream Box
Famed guitarist and composer Pat Metheny has announced the upcoming release of Dream Box, a collection of nine “found tracks” of solo guitar music....
Joe Bowden to receive honorary East Coast Music Award
Jazz drummer Joe Bowden is the 2023 recipient of the Bucky Adams Memorial Award, presented by the East Coast Music Awards. It’s...
Donna Grantis is ready for anything
Canadian-born musician Donna Grantis is best known as a guitar-slinging member of Prince’s bands 3rdeyegirl and New Power Generation. Well-versed in funk, soul,...
Montreal Jazz Festival announces 2023 lineup
Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Melody Gardot, John Scofield, Samara Joy, Buddy Guy, George Benson and Snarky Puppy are among the headliners of...
Nicky Schrire explores identity and belonging with new album Nowhere Girl
Vocalist and composer Nicky Schrire has announced the upcoming release of Nowhere Girl, a new album that reflects her desire to forge meaningful...
Galactic’s Robert Mercurio on the band’s enduring, collaborative spirit
History doesn’t stand still. It impacts, influences and inspires the ebb and flow of the future by informing the present. Galactic draws...
With her music, Cécile McLorin Salvant seeks to reveal our deepest secrets: ‘It’s a bond’
Cécile McLorin Salvant’s new album Mélusine finds her singing in four different languages while exploring many unique musical styles. The three-time Grammy winner...