Pianist Ethan Iverson makes Blue Note debut with new album Every Note is True
Pianist and composer Ethan Iverson expands on his own musical history with his Blue Note debut Every Note is True. Iverson has...
Oscar Peterson: Black + White nominated for six Canadian Screen Awards
Director Barry Avrich’s documentary Oscar Peterson: Black + White is nominated for six Canadian Screen Awards. The film is nominated in the following categories:...
A lost chapter of jazz legend Cecil Taylor’s career is finally unveiled
A live recording of Cecil Taylor that was once thought to be lost to time has just been released by Oblivion Records....
GO Transit bus honours Canadian blues icon Salome Bey during Black History Month
This Black History Month, Metrolinx is paying tribute to the late Salome Bey, known as Canada’s first lady of the blues. The...
Jon Batiste is on top of the world
Jon Batiste is one of the most prolific and versatile musicians of any generation. He has spent his career bringing music back to...
Brandee Younger follows acclaimed debut album with new single Unrest
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger has released a new two-track digital single called Unrest. The new release follows Younger’s very positively received debut...
Jazzmeia Horn, Kenny Garrett, Brandee Younger and more nominated for NAACP Image Awards
Jazzmeia Horn, Kenny Garrett and Brandee Younger are among the jazz artists nominated for this year’s NAACP Image Awards. The annual awards...
Somi shares new single Love Tastes Like Strawberries featuring Gregory Porter
Grammy-nominated vocalist Somi is celebrating Valentine’s Day with the new single Love Tastes Like Strawberries, featuring a guest appearance by Gregory Porter. The song...
Kamasi Washington unveils new song The Garden Path
Saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington has shared his first single of 2022 called The Garden Path. The song, which made its debut...
Immanuel Wilkins channels ‘higher power’ with highly anticipated The 7th Hand
Following up his breakthrough debut Omega, alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins looks to keep his momentum going with his much-anticipated release...
Brad Mehldau explores his prog-rock roots with new album Jacob’s Ladder
Brad Mehldau’s new album Jacob’s Ladder is inspired by scripture, spirituality and the prog rock that led to his discovery of jazz. The pianist...
Deanna Witkowski album Force of Nature pays tribute to Mary Lou Williams
Pianist and composer Deanna Witkowski pays tribute to the legendary Mary Lou Williams with her latest album Force of Nature. Witkowski’s seventh...
Royal Conservatory of Music names artistic director of Oscar Peterson Program for underserved youth
The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced that it has appointed Colin Clarke as the artistic director of the newly introduced Oscar...
Roxy Coss explores the many facets of life with new album Disparate Parts
The Roxy Coss Quintet has announced the follow-up to their critically acclaimed breakout album from 2019. Led by saxophonist and composer Roxy...
Measha Brueggergosman: ‘Music heals, and unity and hope are a superpower’
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has gained an international reputation for her voice and artistry. Throughout her career, the Juno-winning singer has embraced the...
Melissa Aldana makes Blue Note debut with 12 Stars
Tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana is set to make her Blue Note debut with a new album called 12 Stars, coming March 4....
Canadian jazz legend Eleanor Collins honoured with commemorative postage stamp
Eleanor Collins, known as “Canada’s First Lady of Jazz,” is getting a commemorative postage stamp in her honour. Canada Post chose the...
More than 30 years later, Bernie Senensky releases a long-shelved album
Pianist and composer Bernie Senensky has been a staple of the Canadian jazz scene for more than half a century, working with...
Robert Glasper announces star-studded Black Radio III
Robert Glasper has announced the details of Black Radio III, the third instalment in his series of Grammy-winning records. Black Radio III features 13 songs...
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....
New Orleans boulevard renamed in honour of musical icon Allen Toussaint
New Orleans city council has voted unanimously to officially change the name of a boulevard named after Confederate general Robert E. Lee....
Ronnie Scott’s documentary set for premiere in theatres and on streaming services
A new documentary about saxophonist Ronnie Scott and his world-renowned London jazz club is set to premiere next month. After an initial...
Danilo Pérez unites with Global Messengers for new album Crisálida
Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, educator and activist Danilo Pérez has shared a new single in anticipation of his latest album Crisálida. This will...