Singer-songwriter Eva Cortés thrives on a multicultural mix: ‘I let it flow’
Eva Cortés brings together a world of cultural influence on her new album Todas las Voces. With a Latin jazz style that’s tinged...
Listen to Stevie Wonder’s first new music in years
Stevie Wonder was relatively quiet for the past 15 years, but the musical icon is reclaiming the spotlight with the release of...
George Benson set to release first live album in 30 years
Grammy-winning jazz icon George Benson has offered fans a glimpse at his upcoming live album Weekend in London. The guitarist and singer’s first...
Melody Gardot shares new album Sunset in the Blue
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Melody Gardot has released her much-awaited fifth album Sunset in the Blue. Described as “an orchestral celebration of her jazz roots,”...
Keith Jarrett reveals he’s unlikely to perform live again
Pianist Keith Jarrett suffered two strokes and is now unlikely to ever perform in public again, he has revealed in an interview with...
Four ‘living legends’ named as 2021 NEA Jazz Masters
The National Endowment for the Arts has named Terri Lyne Carrington, Henry Threadgill, Albert “Tootie” Heath and Phil Schaap to the 2021...
Record Store Day 2020: A jazz and blues guide
The 13th edition of Record Store Day is an unusual one. Since 2008, the annual occasion has grown into the world’s largest...
Anna Poc taps into a range of emotion with new release York Boulevard
Anna Poc is a Hamilton-based jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter who has been performing at open mics and café gigs all across...
Latin Grammys 2020: The jazz nominees
Chick Corea, Miguel Zenón and David Sánchez are among the jazz notables nominated for this year’s Latin Grammy Awards. They’re joined by the...
Why Palo Alto is one of the best Thelonious Monk recordings ever heard
In October of 1968, 16-year-old student Danny Scher invited Thelonious Monk to play at his high school in Palo Alto, Calif. Monk,...
Laura Fernandez on the making of Okay, Alright, her first album in 10 years
You know Laura Fernandez as the host of Café Latino, but you may also know her as an accomplished singer and songwriter....
Video series combines talents of Black artists inspired by Louis Armstrong
The Louis Armstrong House Museum has brought together more than a dozen artists from a variety of disciplines to perform as part...
Juno-nominated ensemble OKAN releases sophomore album Espiral
Juno-nominated Latin jazz group OKAN has just released their second full-length album titled Espiral. Filled with heritage, storytelling and spirituality, Espiral delves deeper into the...
Cécile McLorin Salvant wins MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius grant’
Jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of 21 people to be awarded this year’s MacArthur Foundation fellowship, also known as the “genius...
8 songs for a classy, jazzy Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is, normally, a wonderful occasion. It’s a time for getting together with family and friends and giving thanks for the blessings...
Countermeasure flex ‘musical muscles’ on new album Guest Sessions
Aaron Jensen is a composer, arranger, producer, vocalist, and artistic director for various festivals, ensembles, recording projects — and pretty much anything...
Herb Alpert documentary details trumpeter and A&M founder’s legacy
Now available to stream online through local theatres, a new feature-length documentary traces the life and career of trumpet player, philanthropist and A&M...
Jackie Richardson reflects on her early years and best moments
This article was originally published by FYIMusicNews. “It all began with Salome Bey saying, ‘You should sing the blues. Here’s a script...
Barbra Lica shares new song, donates proceeds to Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto singer-songwriter Barbra Lica has released a new song called Hello From My Basement, with all proceeds from Bandcamp sales going toward the Daily...
Saxophonist Jesse Ryan wins Toronto Arts Foundation’s emerging jazz artist award
The Toronto Arts Foundation celebrated seven leading artists and organizations for their work on Thursday. The winner of the Emerging Jazz Artist...
‘I am here, too’: Bettye LaVette takes her place in American music history
Bettye LaVette’s first single in 1963 was a major hit, but for the next 40 years, the R&B singer bounced between label...