Bassist Robert Lee refines musical identity on sophomore album Cha-Ran
Continuing his momentum as a rising talent in Toronto’s jazz scene, bassist and composer Robert Lee has announced the upcoming release of...
Big Rude Jake, icon of Toronto’s neo-swing scene, dies at 57
Jake Hiebert, the musician known as Big Rude Jake who had been shaking up Canada’s neo-swing circuit since the 1990s, has died....
Christina Beaudry-Cárdenas wins 2022 Oliver Jones Award
Christina Beaudry-Cárdenas is the winner of the 2022 Oliver Jones Award, presented by the Montreal Jazz Festival. The Montreal-based drummer’s Pizca project...
Emily Steinwall wins 2022 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for Welcome to the Garden
Emily Steinwall’s Welcome to the Garden is the winner of the 2022 SOCAN Songwriting Prize. Written and performed by Steinwall, the 10-minute psychedelic...
With their latest album, Monkey House are grooving through the end times
Toronto jazz group Monkey House are getting ready to release their new album Remember the Audio. It’s the followup to their Juno-winning...
Polaris Prize: BADBADNOTGOOD and Tanika Charles make the 2022 long list
The Polaris Music Prize has announced its 40-album long list for 2022. This year’s nominees include BADBADNOTGOOD, Tanika Charles and LOONY, among...
John Minnock pays homage to LGBTQ community with Dave Liebman-produced album Simplicity
Vocalist John Minnock reignites his artistic partnership with NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman on his latest album Simplicity. Following his critically acclaimed...
Snarky Puppy share new single Trinity from upcoming album Empire Central
Grammy-winning jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy have just released Trinity, the first single from their upcoming album. Snarky Puppy recorded Empire Central in early March of...
Flato Markham Theatre announces 2022-23 concert lineup
Flato Markham Theatre has announced the lineup for its new Diamond Season for 2022-23, with scheduled performances by Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli,...
Jocelyn Gould talks new album Golden Hour and jazz guitar: ‘I’m always trying to sing on the instrument’
Juno-winning guitarist, vocalist and composer Jocelyn Gould is getting ready to release her second album Golden Hour. The new recording marks the...
New jazz ensemble Saxophone Legacy honours the instrument’s history
A newly formed jazz ensemble featuring Canadian and international talent has recently released its debut album that serves as a love letter...
Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding and others contribute music to The Birdsong Project
Jazz musicians Kamasi Washington, Esperanza Spalding and Arturo O’Farrill are among the many artists and public figures featured in an expansive new...
Smokey Robinson on his early days, Motown years and musical gifts
Smokey Robinson is a man whose work is synonymous with love — undying love, unrequited love, passionate love. His name is also...
Royal Conservatory of Music announces 2022-23 concert season at Koerner Hall
The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced the lineup for its 14th concert season, which includes performances by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jazzmeia...
New Toronto jazz collective She’s Funny That Way gives modern updates to jazz classics by inspiring women
The new Toronto jazz collective She’s Funny That Way is striving to encourage and exemplify diversity and modernity in jazz with their...
Bassist Brian Bromberg reissuing five rare albums
Acclaimed bassist Brian Bromberg has announced the reissue of five rare albums he recorded between 2003 and 2011. The archival projects were...
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...