Exclusive: Holly Cole shares her greatest inspirations on Gumbo Kitchen
Ahead of her Toronto concert at the Winter Garden Theatre on March 27, Holly Cole stopped by Gumbo Kitchen with Ronnie Littlejohn...
Toots Thielemans’ artistry is the sound of many generations
Have you heard that soul-touching harmonica in the theme music for films like The Getaway from 1972, Midnight Cowboy of 1969, and...
JUNO Awards 2026: Complete list of jazz nominees
JUNO week is officially here and we’ve got you covered on all the jazz, blues and roots nominees! Among the jazz nominees...
ES:MO to release sophomore album Sunshine in My Bones
Acclaimed Canadian musicians Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti are back again as ES:MO to release their second album, Sunshine in My Bones,...
Laura Anglade’s voice is romantic and gentle
Listen, imagine a romantic café or bistro, or the setting of an historic club, on stage, a band and a singer, so...
Toronto Blues Society launches reimagined Canadian Blues Music Awards
In less than two weeks, Canada’s blues community will gather together to celebrate the best in Blues music. The Canadian Blues Music...
JAZZ.FM91 voted Toronto’s Best Radio Station by Toronto Star
JAZZ.FM91 is Toronto’s Best thanks to You! We are thrilled to announce that JAZZ.FM91 has been voted Best Radio Station in the...
Ben Culver
Ben Culver is a drummer, percussionist, band leader, educator, and producer hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, and works throughout the GTA. Ben’s love...
Dominique Fils-Aimé announces fifth album My World is the Sun
JUNO award-winning artist Dominique Fils-Aimé has announced the second album in her latest trilogy, My World is the Sun, coming out February...
Nikki Iles fuels imagination through her music
Jazz piano players are of a crowded and expected to be deeply defined by the genre set. Theirs is an often unforgiving,...
Ron Carter announces joint album with Ricky Dillard
A jazz legend and a gospel choirmaster join forces for a historic collaboration. Legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter and iconic gospel choir...
Terri Lyne Carrington, Nate Smith & Ledisi among nominees for 2026 NAACP Image Awards
Ledisi, Nate Smith and Terri Lyne Carrington alongside Christie Dashiell are among the jazz artists nominated for this year’s NAACP Image Awards....
Jaco Pastorius’ music flows like water
The storyscape of Ray Bradbury’s “The Sound of Summer Running” plays with the imagination and nostalgic memories as a limitless place of...
John Pizzarelli announces Tony Bennett Tribute Album
John Pizzarelli pays tribute to a jazz great in honour of his Centennial in 2026. Pizzarelli has announced the release of Dear...
In Memoriam: Remembering the jazz greats we lost in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we take this time to remember those we’ve lost in the world of jazz who have...
Danny Marks returns with two new singles
Danny Marks is back with new music that celebrates the resilience and spirit of the Blues. The two singles, One Way Ticket...
JAZZ.FM91 presents the best albums of 2025
It seems as if every year, jazz keeps getting better and better. From contemporary releases from the likes of Jon Batiste, Snarky...
Jill Barber releases first Christmas album A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
Jill Barber is embarking on an old jazz tradition by releasing her first Holiday album in time for the Christmas season. A...
Bill Mays plays on pure imagination
Pianist and composer Bill Mays has garnered some generous accolades from writers on jazz. All capturing the essence of his playground like...
Nat Adderley Jr. plays with unmistakable joy
He comes with many impressive titles and accomplishments to his name. He has been a musical director, producer, arranger, and composer of...
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea releases jazz single A Plea
One of rock’s most enthralling and legendary bassists is venturing into jazz in 2026. Flea, bassist and founding member of The Red...
Lakecia Benjamin & Chrisite Dashiell bring holiday joy with “The Christmas Song”
Six-time GRAMMY nominee and renowned saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin has released her first holiday single, a soulful rendition of “The Christmas Song,” featuring...
Mel Torme gave us music that was smooth and lush
Imagine being so good so young that when a major band leader wanted to sign you because of a song you wrote...