Jazz icons Jackie Richardson and Reg Schwager named to Order of Canada
Canadian jazz icons Jackie Richardson and Reg Schwager are among the 135 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The Order of...
Sting on the songwriting approach of his latest album The Bridge
The son of a hairdresser and a milkman in North East England, Gordon Sumner grew up near Wallsend’s shipyards, which made a...
The Meters’ Leo Nocentelli talks long-lost solo album Another Side
Through his work in the 1960s and ’70s as a member of the Meters and a regular studio guitarist for Allen Toussaint,...
Catherine Russell pays homage to heritage with new album Send for Me
Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell has announced a new album called Send for Me, due to be released in the spring of 2022....
Barry Harris, one of the great torchbearers of bebop, dies at 91
Barry Harris, the highly respected jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and educator who was widely regarded as a devoted exponent of the bebop...
Richard Bona on hearing Jaco Pastorius: ‘From that day, I became a bass player’
Richard Bona is an absolute master, with a distinctive and unique style that has helped him earn a reputation as one of...
Harold Mabern’s love of John Coltrane shines on new posthumous album
The late Harold Mabern showed his reverence for John Coltrane in a set of recordings that has just been posthumously released. Recorded...
Sharon Preston-Folta on her father Louis Armstrong’s legacy: ‘With all of his greatness, he was human’
Louis Armstrong was known for many things when it comes to his music: natural creativity, showmanship, sense of humour, incredible ear, strong...
Fred Hersch debuts string quartet on new album Breath by Breath
Fred Hersch’s new album Breath by Breath is the prolific pianist and composer’s first pairing of a jazz rhythm section with a...
Norah Jones talks new Christmas album: ‘I needed to lift my own spirits’
Norah Jones has been a steady voice of warmth and reassurance for nearly 20 years. Now, the nine-time Grammy winner and platinum-selling...
Grammy Awards 2022: Jon Batiste leads nominees; Tony Bennett breaks record
Jon Batiste has earned an incredible 11 Grammy nominations, the most of any artist up for awards this year. The vocalist, multi-instrumentalist,...
Slide Hampton, jazz trombonist and master arranger, dies at 89
Slide Hampton, the jazz trombonist who was especially revered for his masterful arrangements, has died. He was 89. Critically acclaimed as a...
Rubén Blades wins Latin Grammy for album of the year
Rubén Blades took home the top prize at this year’s Latin Grammys, as his latest project Salswing! with Roberto Delgado & Orquesta was named album...
Dave Frishberg, jazz pianist and prolific songwriter, dies at 88
Dave Frishberg, the distinguished jazz pianist and internationally recognized composer and lyricist, has died. He was 88. In a career spanning more than...
In her unique way, Molly Johnson brings joy to the holiday season
"Not everybody in Canada celebrates Christmas, but we all celebrate light, love, family and joy. I tried to really put that into this new record."...
G. Thomas Allen wins 10th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
Chicago-based vocalist G. Thomas Allen took top honours at the 10th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Hosted by Christian McBride at...
Steve Marriner leads the way in Maple Blues Awards nominations
The nominees for the 25th annual Maple Blues Awards have been announced, and Steve Marriner leads the way with seven nominations. Sue...
Cécile McLorin Salvant surrounded by spirits on new album Ghost Song
Cécile McLorin Salvant has announced her upcoming album Ghost Song, the vocalist and composer’s debut with her new label Nonesuch. The Grammy winner’s sixth...
Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti team up on The Weight of Hope
Prominent Canadian jazz musicians Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti have joined forces as ES:MO, releasing their debut album The Weight of Hope...
New album reimagines Christmas classics by Nat “King” Cole with virtual duets
A newly released album reimagines a selection of Nat “King” Cole’s holiday classics with fresh arrangements and virtual duets. A Sentimental Christmas...
New program Next Jazz Legacy aims to boost opportunities for women and non-binary musicians
A new program led by New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice aims to increase opportunities for...
Pat Martino, virtuosic jazz guitarist, dies at 77
Pat Martino, the internationally beloved jazz guitarist who famously had to learn how to play his instrument all over again midway through...
Two collections of Nina Simone music offer a mix of new and classic material
Two collections of music by cultural icon Nina Simone will be released (or reissued) by the end of this year. The first...