8 Canadian women in jazz you need to know
Women have been making jazz music for as long as it has existed — yet we might not often think about the...
Jill Barber’s album Chances certified gold in Canada
Canadian singer-songwriter Jill Barber‘s album Chances has hit a major milestone, earning gold certification from Music Canada. First released in 2008, the album found...
How Miles Davis and Gerry Mulligan birthed what would become West Coast jazz
In late 1949 and 1950, the Miles Davis nonet recorded 12 songs in New York arranged by Gil Evans (two songs), John...
John Beasley’s music reflects generosity of heart and soul
The Artistry of… series is sponsored by the Alzheimer Society Music Project. The Artistry of… John Beasley “Beasley, the one-time keyboardist for...
Marc Jordan kicks off his new album Both Sides with a special Live to Air concert
Marc Jordan invites you to help him celebrate the upcoming release of his new album Both Sides with an exclusive Live to Air...
In memory of Ed Bickert, Canada’s most renowned jazz guitarist
The great Canadian jazz guitarist Ed Bickert, renowned for his five-decade career as one of the top players in Toronto — and...
Alexis Baro and Corey Butler headline hot lineup for tribute concert to Dizzy Gillespie
Producer, musician, entrepreneur and educator Corey Butler is set to curate an exciting tribute to one of the most important and influential...
Heather Bambrick hosts a classic Kitchen Party for a special Live to Air concert
UPDATE: This event is now AT CAPACITY. Thank you to everyone who made donations. See you there! The irrepressible Heather Bambrick brings...
The blues are back: Catch Danny Marks and friends in a Live to Air concert
UPDATE: This event is now AT CAPACITY. Thank you to everyone who made donations. See you there! The blues are back. Actually,...
Canadian Jazz All Stars to play a special Live to Air concert
UPDATE: This event is now AT CAPACITY. Thank you to everyone who made donations. See you there! Canadian Jazz All-Stars is a...
Remembering Ira Gitler, a scholar of post-war jazz
Ira Gitler, a jazz author, critic and producer who was an intimate eyewitness to post-war jazz and whose prolific liner notes starting...
TD Toronto Jazz Festival headlined by Diana Ross, Norah Jones and more
Diana Ross and Norah Jones are among the stars headlining this year’s TD Toronto Jazz Festival, organizers announced on Tuesday. Having just...
Playlist: Documentary Sunday February 24, 2019
Betty Washboard Rag (Eubie Blake) Valse Marion (Eubie Blake) Song For Marian (Margaret) (Eubie Blake) You’re Lucky To Me (Blake / Razaf)...
The best jazz soundtracks from Oscar-nominated films
For some people, Academy Awards season means it’s time to get caught up on the previous year’s most acclaimed films to see...
Jules Estrin to lead Interprovincial Music Camp’s jazz faculty
Prolific jazz educator Jules Estrin will be taking on a new role in teaching the next generation of artists as the jazz...
Playlist: Documentary Sunday – Feb. 17, 2019
“When The Lights Are Low” (Carter/Williams) “I’m In The Mood For Swing” (Carter/Williams) “A Kiss From You” (Carter/Mercer) “Key Largo” (Carter/Sussedorf/Worth) “Another...
Jazz history’s 11 most influential Black women bandleaders
JAZZ.FM91 is proud to present African-American Women Bandleaders of Early America, in celebration of Black History Month. You may have developed an unconscious bias...
Documentary Sunday February 10, 2109 – Marian McPartland and Jay McShann
“Vine Street Boogie” (McShann) “Georgia on My Mind” (Carmichael/Gorrell) “‘Deed I Do” (Hirsch/Rose) “Living Backstreet For You” (Perry) “My Chile” (McShann) “‘Taint...
Sound of Jazz Playlist – Sunday February 10, 2019
Part Two of the JAZZ.FM91 Vocal Jazz Safari (Musical Direction by Corey Butler) credits are for performers “Love Me Still” – Quisha...
Hilario Durán wins OAF’s Louis Applebaum Composers Award
The Ontario Arts Foundation is set to present Hilario Durán with this year’s Louis Applebaum Composers Award, recognizing excellence in composition by a...