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...
The endless rise and bottomless love of Gregory Porter
When Gregory Porter arrived on the music scene a decade ago with his first album Water, it signalled something very special. Jazz...
Jazz Mechanics present socially distanced take on Rob McConnell tune
The Jazz Mechanics have put together a music video for their rendition of Rob McConnell’s A Tribute to Art Fern, recorded individually from each...
Hear a newly unearthed Thelonious Monk recording called Palo Alto
An unheard recording of jazz legend Thelonious Monk performing at a high school in 1968 is set to be released by Impulse Records....
Musicians salute the late free-jazz drummer Alvin Fielder with tribute album
Pianist Joel Futterman and saxophonist Kidd Jordan have recorded an album of energetic and explosive free improvisation in tribute to the respected...
Canadian jazz great Hugh Fraser has died
The Canadian jazz scene is mourning B.C. great Hugh Fraser following news of his passing on Wednesday. He was 62. The Juno-winning...
Arturo O’Farrill muses on jazz, revolution and the American soul
What does integrity do in the face of adversity and oppression? What does honesty do in the face of lies and deception?...
Preservation Hall enlists all-star lineup for virtual benefit concert
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be joined by an all-star cast of music talent this Saturday for its live-stream benefit concert,...
Roy Ayers returns with first new album in nine years
Jazz-funk icon Roy Ayers will release his first new album in nine years this Friday. “The godfather of neo-soul” has teamed up with...