Through music, Larnell Lewis is connecting to his ancestors
Grammy-winning musician Larnell Lewis is one of the most accomplished drummers in the world at the moment. In addition to his Juno-nominated...
Phil Nimmons celebrated with tribute album led by grandson
Phil Nimmons is often referred to as “the Dean of Canadian jazz.” In a career that’s spanned almost 80 years, he’s regarded...
Chihiro Nagamatsu spreads her love of music with album 15 Years of Majestic Notes
Chihiro Nagamatsu is a pianist, composer, arranger and producer who weaves together elements of jazz improvisation, classical symphonies and hooky pop melodies....
Grammy Awards 2021: The full list of jazz nominees
The Recording Academy’s nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards include jazz heavyweights honoured in a number of categories across the board. Gerald...
The advice of John Boutté: ‘Love one another’
A visit to New Orleans is not complete without a John Boutté gig. A singer with grit, soul, passion and beauty, his...
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra wins Latin Grammy for best jazz album
The Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra is the winner of this year’s Latin Grammy for best jazz album. The largest ensemble recorded...
Doug Riley honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Toronto Musicians’ Association
Doug Riley, the Canadian musician known as “Dr. Music,” has received the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Toronto Musicians’ Association. Riley...
New book tells story of the jazz clubs that eroded America’s racial barrier
The little-known story of America’s jazz clubs in the ’40s and ’50s is told through compelling photographs, illustrations and exclusive interviews in...
Lee Ritenour set to release Dreamcatcher, his first-ever solo guitar album
Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour will soon release his first studio album in five years and his first fully solo album ever....
Sammy Jackson is honest and vulnerable on With You
Sammy Jackson is a Canadian singer-songwriter who’s recognized for her distinct sound fusing elements of jazz, R&B and pop. She’s shared the...
Terri Lyne Carrington makes music for a better future
She’s internationally recognized and respected as a drummer, composer and producer, and now you can add educator and activist to the list...
Larnell Lewis reinterprets himself on new album Relive the Moment
Toronto drummer and composer Larnell Lewis is set to release the follow-up to his Juno-nominated debut album In the Moment this month. The...
Verve releases Dave Brubeck’s final album Lullabies
Verve Records has posthumously released the final studio recording by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, a solo album titled Lullabies that he created especially for...
Emm Gryner dedicates first jazz album to her father
Singer-songwriter Emm Gryner has been writing and recording for decades. Now, she’s made her first-ever jazz album. Gryner’s records have brought her...
Toronto’s historic Colonial Tavern commemorated for its jazz legacy
The history of Toronto’s famed Colonial Tavern is now embedded in the sidewalk outside the site where it once hosted many of...
Turkish pianist Fahir Atakoglu taps into a cross-cultural mosaic
Fahir Atakoglu is a Turkish pianist and composer who has worked with a wide range of artists across many genres of music....
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...