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...
Neil Peart scholarship celebrates Rush drummer’s life and legacy
A new scholarship honours the life and legacy of widely beloved Canadian drummer Neil Peart. With the support of Peart’s family, Modern...
Wayne Shorter, Kris Davis and Danilo Pérez win 2021 Doris Duke Artist Awards
Jazz musicians Wayne Shorter, Kris Davis and Danilo Pérez are among the recipients of the 2021 Doris Duke Artist Awards. Sponsored by...
Nubya Garcia reimagines her splashy debut with remix album Source⧺ We Move
Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Nubya Garcia was one of last year’s breakout jazz stars thanks to her debut album Source. Now, she’s...
Dave Young joined by sextet and guests for new album Mantra
Juno-winning bassist and composer Dave Young has shared the details of his latest album Mantra, coming in November. The 10-track collection was recorded in...
Irma Thomas tells her life story in new documentary
Irma Thomas is so familiar to the people of New Orleans, her music such a part of the local lexicon, that she...
Oscar Peterson: A bridge between the past and present of jazz
This article was originally published by FYIMusicNews. I spent the past week sifting through cassettes of past interviews, some dating back to...
Cory Weeds teams with Phil Dwyer and string orchestra on What is There to Say?
Saxophonist and Vancouver jazz impresario Cory Weeds is backed by a 13-piece string orchestra on his new album What is There to...
Jon Cleary’s journey from a rural U.K. village to the Crescent City
Jon Cleary’s love and affinity for New Orleans music goes back to the rural British village of Cranbrook, Kent, where he was...