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...
Colin James wins big at Maple Blues Awards
Renowned blues artist Colin James was the big winner at the 22nd annual Maple Blues Awards on Monday night, taking home five...
Doc Sunday Playlist: Marian McPartland and Dave McKenna
Sunday February 3, 2019 – 4PM to 5PM All songs performed by Dave McKenna and Marian McPartland “Cat’s Cradle” (Dave McKenna) “Theodore...
Sound of Jazz Playlist- February 3, 2019
Sound of Jazz February 3, 2019 One Stop Vocal Jazz Safari recorded January 9, 2019 at Hugh’s Room Live Musical Director: Corey...
Playlist: Songs I Wish I’d Written: Sat Feb 2nd & Wed Feb 6
“It Won’t End Up” – Robin Mckelle “Heart of Memphis” – Robin Mckelle “A Child Is Born” – Laila Biali “Young and...
In recognition of Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, let us call our attention to Oscar Peterson’s achievements as a performer and educator of jazz....