Angela Turone and Chris Platt share their love of Brazilian music
When Angela Turone met Chris Platt at the University of Toronto several years ago, their musical chemistry was instant. The vocalist and...
Carol Welsman makes foray into Latin jazz with new album Dance With Me
Juno-nominated vocalist and pianist Carol Welsman’s forthcoming album Dance With Me is a collection of jazz songs infused with traditional Latin rhythms. It’s the 13th album...
Led by Renee Rosnes, jazz supergroup Artemis prepares debut album
Seven of the most prominent women in jazz have formed a jazz supergroup called Artemis, and their debut album is coming in...
Randy Brecker and Eric Marienthal team up for new record Double Dealin’
Trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Eric Marienthal have come together for a collaborative record called Double Dealin’. Coming in September, Double Dealin’ promises...
Lionel Loueke’s new album pays tribute to Herbie Hancock
Guitarist Lionel Loueke has reinterpreted the music of his long-time mentor Herbie Hancock for his new studio album. Simply titled HH, the 14-track album...
Nubya Garcia readies eagerly awaited debut solo album Source
British saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia has announced her debut solo album Source will be released Aug. 21 via Concord Jazz. Collaborating with celebrated producer...
Verve shares Jimmy Heath’s final album, Love Letter
The final album that jazz saxophone master Jimmy Heath recorded before his death earlier this year has just been released by Verve...
Toronto venue the Orbit Room closed for good
After 25 years of nightly live music, Toronto’s the Orbit Room has permanently closed its doors. The Orbit Room initially closed in...
Michael Brecker: An archival interview from the jazz icon’s early years
This article was originally published by FYIMusicNews. I became aware of saxophonist Michael Brecker through his brother Randy’s debut album, Score, in...
Mavis Staples’ 80th birthday celebration to be broadcast as benefit concert
Last year’s concert celebrating the 80th birthday of legendary singer Mavis Staples will be broadcast online at the end of this month...
Makaya McCraven announces Universal Beings companion album
Chicago jazz drummer Makaya McCraven has announced a forthcoming companion album to his critically acclaimed 2018 record Universal Beings. The new album is...
Rare recordings of Cannonball Adderley concerts now streaming
A rare collection of previously unreleased recordings of jazz legend Cannonball Adderley from the late ’60s has gone digital for the first...
John Finley releases debut solo album Soul Singer
After more than five decades as one of Canada’s leading voices in jazz, R&B and soul, John Finley is celebrating the release...
An unearthed interview with Canadian jazz icon Moe Koffman
This article was originally published by FYIMusicNews. I was clearing space in the basement and came across a box of cassettes from...
Toronto artist publishes graphic novel based on Ornette Coleman
A Toronto comic-book artist has published a new graphic novel based on the words of jazz legend Ornette Coleman. Matthew Brown says...
Rare Miles Davis live album The Lost Septet finally ready for release
A rare live recording of Miles Davis performing with his septet in 1971 will finally be released this summer by Sleepy Night...
Hot Docs now streaming Ella Fitzgerald documentary
Hot Docs Cinema is now presenting the virtual theatre release of Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things, a documentary tracing the extraordinary...
Juno Awards 2020: Montreal’s jazz scene reigns supreme
Jazz and blues artists from Montreal won nearly all their categories in this year’s Juno Awards, which were finally announced Monday after...
Jazz singer and pianist Freddy Cole dies at 88
Freddy Cole, the jazz singer and pianist with a career of nearly 70 years, has died. He was 88. The cause of...
Bill Frisell announces new trio album Valentine
Leading jazz guitarist Bill Frisell has announced his latest album Valentine, arriving this summer via Blue Note. It’s the debut recording of his trio...
Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper form supergroup called Dinner Party
Jazz heavyweights Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper have joined forces with hip-hop artists Terrace Martin and 9th Wonder for a new supergroup...
Watch the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band’s video for Lullaby of the Leaves
The JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band hasn’t gotten together for rehearsal in months, but they’ve still managed to play music as a group...
Montreal International Jazz Festival announces lineup of online performances
For the first time in four decades, there won’t be a jazz festival in the streets and concert halls of Montreal this...