Drummer Anthony Fung captures a moment in time on third album
Canadian drummer and composer Anthony Fung aims to capture a range of emotions experienced in this particular moment in history with his...
Luis Mario Ochoa on the making of Forever Lecuona
Guitarist, vocalist and composer Luis Mario Ochoa’s fifth album is a heartfelt tribute to the composer known as “the Gershwin of Cuba.”...
Saxophonist Luis Deniz makes his debut as a leader with El Tinajón
Grammy-nominated and Juno-winning saxophonist Luis Deniz has announced the details of his debut album as a leader. El Tinajón brings together the...
Lou Pomanti’s new album features all-star cast of Canadian talent
Award-winning musician, composer and producer Lou Pomanti is joined by an all-star cast of Canadian musical talent for his new album Lou Pomanti...
Thelonious Monk documentary Rewind & Play showing at Hot Docs
While visiting Paris in 1969, Thelonious Monk eagerly appeared on the French television program Jazz Portrait. But the interviewer’s “autocratic and arrogant” style leads...
Jon Batiste to make acting debut in The Color Purple
Jon Batiste has been cast in the upcoming musical The Color Purple, which will be his first acting role in a feature film. It’ll...
Bruce Cockburn on his unique style, jazz origins, and 50 years in music
Thirteen-time Juno winner Bruce Cockburn has been a major figure in Canadian music for more than half a century. The new member...
Canada Post honours Salome Bey with commemorative stamp
Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp that celebrates the life and work of Salome Bey, known as Canada’s First Lady of...
Eddie Bullen serves as musical director for Jamaican hospital fundraiser
Toronto jazz pianist Eddie Bullen will serve as the music director for an upcoming charity gala in support of a hospital in...
Ronnie Foster makes return to Blue Note, preps first new album in 36 years
Starting a new chapter in his career, Ronnie Foster has rejoined Blue Note Records and has announced a new album slated for...
Sue Foley on the raw, stripped-down honesty of Pinky’s Blues
Award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Sue Foley is an iconic figure in the Canadian blues landscape. Foley has been wowing audiences with her...
International Jazz Day announces program for 2022 global celebrations
UNESCO has announced the program for this year’s celebration of International Jazz Day taking place on Saturday, April 30. Taking place in more...
U.S. Library of Congress adds recordings by Duke Ellington and Max Roach
Recordings by jazz legends Duke Ellington and Max Roach are among the historically notable musical works added to the U.S. Library of...
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...
Julius Rodriguez gets experimental with debut album Let the Sound Tell All
Julius Rodriguez has come a long way since building up his jazz chops at the Smalls Jazz Club in New York at...
Melody Gardot and Philippe Powell pair up for duo album Entre eux deux
Vocalist Melody Gardot is joined by French-Brazilian composer and pianist Philippe Powell for her sixth studio album Entre eux deux. This is...
New imprint Blue Note Africa launches to promote jazz artists from across African continent
Blue Note Records and Universal Music Group Africa have partnered to launch a new imprint dedicated to signing jazz artists from throughout...
Pat LaBarbera and Paul Bley to receive Canadian Jazz Master Awards
Saxophonist Pat LaBarbera and the late pianist Paul Bley are the recipients of the 2022 Canadian Jazz Master Awards, presented by the...
Oscar Peterson doc wins four Canadian Screen Awards; director Barry Avrich apologizes for acceptance speech
The documentary Oscar Peterson: Black + White won four Canadian Screen Awards this week, but director Barry Avrich has since apologized after he drew...
Dianne Reeves keeps on staying spontaneous: ‘There are limitless possibilities’
Dianne Reeves is a five-time Grammy-winning artist playing to grateful audiences all over the world. She’s received honorary doctorates from Berklee College...
John Scofield digs into roots with first solo guitar album
In a career spanning more than half a century, acclaimed jazz guitarist John Scofield is doing something new by releasing his very...
Herbie Hancock to receive George Peabody Medal
Jazz legend Herbie Hancock is set to receive the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music in America. Presented annually since...
Ricky Riccardi tells the story of his Grammy-winning Louis Armstrong liner notes
'I learned everything I know about jazz from liner notes'...