Vocalist Ale Nuñez releases debut single “Lemon Tree”
Toronto-based vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Ale Nuñez has released her debut single, “Lemon Tree,” out now on all available streaming platforms. Nuñez...
Join Jaymz Bee & Friends for Thank You JAZZ.FM91 Benefit Concert
We’re less than a week away from Jaymz Bee says Thank You JAZZ.FM91, a benefit concert taking place on October 16 at...
Dave Young is in the treasure chest of Canada’s best
In the great Canadian treasure chest of the country’s best there is a brilliantly shining jewel, a bass-playing gentleman. A true statesman...
Toronto Jazz Community mourns the loss of musician Julia Cleveland
The Toronto Jazz Community is in shock and dismay over the sudden loss of beloved musician, drummer and composer Julia Cleveland, who...
Nubya Garcia explores the odyssey of self-growth on new album
British saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia is back with her new album, Odyssey, released on September 20 via Concord Jazz. The London-based...
Benny Golson, master saxophonist and composer, dies at 95
Benny Golson, GRAMMY-nominated tenor saxophonist and composer known for his elegance and graceful jazz standards, has passed away at the age of...
2024 Latin GRAMMYs: Hilario Durán among the jazz nominees
Cuban-Canadian pianist and composer Hilario Durán is among the jazz nominees for this year’s Latin GRAMMY awards. He’s nominated for Best Arrangement...
Montreal Jazz Legend Rufus Rockhead named person of national historic significance
Parks Canada has officially recognized Montreal entrepreneur and proprietor of the legendary jazz club Rockhead’s Paradise, Rufus Rockhead, as a person of...
Blossom Dearie owns the sound of sweetness
Sweetness, the flavor, it calms and soothes, it embellishes, and in its way, nurtures and ensures that bland stays well at bay....
Genevieve Marentette pays tribute to the Sixties with new LP Songs of ’69
Toronto-based singer Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette is paying tribute to the iconic year 1969 with her first LP Songs of ’69, slated for...
Jeremy Dutcher wins the 2024 Polaris Music Prize
Indigenous Canadian composer and musician Jeremy Dutcher wins the 2024 Polaris Music Prize for his sophomore album Motewolonuwok. This is the second...
Tito Jackson, Blues Guitarist & Founding Member of Jackson 5, dies at 70
Tito Jackson, blues guitarist best known as one of the founding members of the Jackson 5, has passed away suddenly at the...
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...
Eddie Bullen honoured with Jean Augustine Excellence Award
Congratulations are in order for pianist, composer, arranger and producer Eddie Bullen who was awarded the Jean Augustine Excellence award on September...
Kensington Market Jazz Festival announces 2024 lineup
The Kensington Market Jazz Festival (KMJF) has released its full artist lineup ahead of its ninth season starting on September 27. Featured...
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...
Sara Gazarek is the consummate storytelling artist
In spite of the fact that she has a beautiful album called Vanity there is not a hint of vanity in the...
Jaymz Bee pays tribute to JAZZ.FM91 with benefit concert at Koerner Hall
Two months after signing off the air at JAZZ.FM91, Toronto’s Ambassador of Jazz Jaymz Bee is paying it forward with a benefit...
Sérgio Mendes, Brazilian Innovator of Bossa Nova, dies at 83
Sérgio Mendes, one of the greatest Brazilian and Latin Jazz artist-composers of our time, has passed away at the age of 83...
Eddie Henderson makes you see what you hear
When you can feel the emotion in the lines, you are experiencing what happens when an artist is able to connect, seemingly...
In Loving Memory of Jack Long (1929-2024)
The music community in the city and across the country is at a loss for words at the passing of Jack Long,...
Kensington Market Jazz Festival returns for its 9th year
One of Toronto’s most beloved jazz festivals is returning back to the streets later this month for its ninth season starting on...