Brian Jackson returns with first solo album in 20 years
Keyboardist, flautist and songwriter Brian Jackson has returned with his first solo album in 20 years, titled This is Brian Jackson. Jackson...
Jocelyn Gould builds on momentum with sophomore album Golden Hour
Juno-winning jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould has announced her sophomore album, Golden Hour. The new recording marks the Manitoba-born, Toronto-based musician’s followup to...
Luis Deniz talks musical influences, Cuban roots and debut album El Tinajón
Grammy-nominated and Juno-winning saxophonist Luis Deniz has just released his debut album El Tinajón. Born and raised in Camaguey, Cuba and arriving in...
Monkey House announce sixth album Remember the Audio
Long-running Toronto jazz group Monkey House have announced the details of their sixth album, Remember the Audio. Led by singer, songwriter, composer, arranger...
Toronto Arts Foundation names 2022 Emerging Jazz Artist Award finalists
Madeleine Ertel, Aline Homzy and Andrew Marzotto are the finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Jazz Artist Award for 2022. Supported by...
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...
Royal Conservatory of Music shares details of Oscar Peterson Program for underserved youth
The Royal Conservatory has announced the details of the new Oscar Peterson Program, which provides comprehensive, tuition-free musical training for youth in...
Sheila Jordan delivers heartfelt trio set in Live at Mezzrow
An intimate performance in New York by famed vocalist Sheila Jordan is captured in the new album Live at Mezzrow. It’s the first...
Toronto benefit concert raises money for Big Rude Jake during cancer fight
More than 20 musicians are coming together for a Toronto benefit concert for Big Rude Jake as the artist continues his battle...
Grammy winners Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Aymée Nuviola team up again for Live in Marciac
Two of this year’s Grammy winners have paired up for another talent-packed collaboration. Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and vocalist Aymée Nuviola’s new duo...
Sun Ra House in Philadelphia designated a historical landmark
The Philadelphia home of legendary jazz musician Sun Ra has been designated a historical landmark. The Arkestral Institute of Sun Ra, also...
Joy Lapps pays tribute to empowering women with new album Girl in the Yard
Pannist and composer Joy Lapps has announced her latest release Girl in the Yard, her fifth as a leader and first full-length...
Filmmaker Martin Shore talks new documentary Take Me to the River: New Orleans
Filmmaker Martin Shore explored the music of the Big Easy for the spirited followup to his 2014 documentary Take Me to the River....
Roy Hargrove documentary set to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
A new documentary about iconic jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month. Directed...
Lou Pomanti joined by ‘favourite people on Earth’ on talent-loaded new record
Award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, producer, and bandleader Lou Pomanti has worked in countless areas of the music business and has received accolades...
Juno Awards 2022: Avataar, Caity Gyorgy, Will Bonness among first-time winners
Jazz artists Caity Gyorgy, Will Bonness and Avataar are among the winners of the 51st annual Juno Awards. It’s the first time...
Ella Fitzgerald sings the Irving Berlin songbook in previously unreleased live album
The only time that Ella Fitzgerald ever performed the iconic orchestral arrangements from her classic tribute to Irving Berlin is finally being...
Bill Frisell biography chronicles jazz guitarist’s influential career
A biography of acclaimed jazz guitarist Bill Frisell is coming to bookstores this month. Authored by U.K. music journalist Philip Watson, Bill Frisell,...
Peter Erskine Trio’s dazzling interplay captured on new album Live in Italy
Master jazz drummer Peter Erskine and his trio have captured their triumphant return to live performance on their new recording Live In Italy. The...
Saxophonist Grant Stewart revisits old favourites on The Lighting of the Lamps
Acclaimed tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart has announced his new album The Lighting of the Lamps, due to be released on June 17....
Ranee Lee presents jazz reinterpretations of Céline Dion songs on new album
Montreal-based jazz vocalist Ranee Lee has reimagined songs by Quebec superstar Céline Dion for her latest album Because You Loved Me. The new...
TD Toronto Jazz Festival announces 2022 lineup
The TD Toronto Jazz Festival has announced the lineup of its 35th edition, returning with 10 days of free outdoor concerts featuring...
Salome Bey’s iconic self-titled debut album gets digital reissue, 52 years later
Longtime fans and newer listeners of the late jazz and blues icon Salome Bey now have the chance to listen to the...