The Music Never Stops features Betty Carter at her stylistic peak
After singing with Lionel Hampton in the late 1940s, vocalist Betty Carter had her first hit with Hampton’s Red Top in 1952. Teamed with...
Looking back on the 15th edition of JAZZ LIVES
The 2019 edition of JAZZ LIVES is in the books. The many performers, donors, sponsors and listeners who attended made it a...
How jazz has made its mark on America’s fight for human rights
From women’s suffrage to the civil rights movement to the Cold War and beyond, jazz was often right there on the front...
Danny Marks, Jack de Keyzer and Paul James team up for a red-hot blues show
Tuesday? More like Bluesday. BLUZ.FM host Danny Marks and his team of blues legends Jack de Keyzer and Paul James put on...
A jazz and blues lover’s guide to Record Store Day 2019
Record Store Day is upon us again for its 12th year celebrating independently owned record stores around the world. Of course, that...
Alexis Baro and Papiosco shine in blazing tribute to Dizzy Gillespie
Alexis Baro did not disappoint as he took on the starring role in our Live to Air tribute to Dizzy Gillespie last...
Roxy Coss is empowering women with her potently political jazz
Jazz and politics go way back. One can argue that Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five and Hot Seven recordings in the 1920s were...
How Alfredo Rodríguez is trying to break barriers in life and music
Pianist Alfredo Rodríguez and percussionist Pedrito Martinez have joined forces for a new album called Duologue that showcases the artists’ impressive talents honed in...
Marc Jordan gives an enchanting Both Sides debut concert
Marc Jordan kicked off his new album Both Sides with an impeccable Live to Air performance on Tuesday night in the Long & McQuade...
3 new jazz albums from 2019 that you need to hear
We’ll never stop loving the classics, but great jazz records keep on coming. Here are three essential jazz albums from 2019 so...
Randy Brecker on the joys of big band, touring in his 70s, and what Jaco meant to him
Randy Brecker’s trumpet has been a constant in modern music for the last five decades. The six-time Grammy winner has played with...
Playlist: Documentary Sunday – March 24, 2019
Carmen McRae – I’m Pulling Through Carmen McRae – Sweet Lorraine Carmen McRae – I Never Felt This Way Before Carmen McRae – Theme for Carmen...
4 talented Ontario teens who are helping jazz thrive with a new generation
OK, sure, jazz may not be as popular with today’s typical teenager than, say, Shawn Mendes or The Weeknd or, of course,...
How Kellylee Evans made her long journey to recovery after a brain injury
It’s been a long six years for Kellylee Evans. In 2013, the Juno-winning jazz and soul singer was struck by lightning inside...
Laila Biali, Robi Botos and Andy Milne win Juno Awards for top jazz albums
Laila Biali pulled off a big victory over her star-studded competition at this weekend’s Juno Awards in London, with her self-titled record...
Playlist: Doc Sunday March 17, 2019
Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz with Brad Meldhau From this Moment On (Porter) Ron’s Place (Medlhau) Stella By Startlight (Washington / Young) I...
5 jazz underdogs to watch at this year’s Juno Awards
Some of the biggest names in Canadian jazz will be recognized during this year’s Juno Awards weekend in London — but it’s...
jazz.fm91 announces the 15th edition of JAZZ LIVES
jazz.fm91 and The Remington Group are proud to present the 15th edition of JAZZ LIVES, with support from Tom’s Place. This is jazz.fm91’s signature concert...
Kamasi Washington brings together sounds and audiences of all kinds
The Artistry of… Kamasi Washington His artistry is all about the bridging. The word should only really be used for categorization, because...
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...