Exclusive: Leo Nocentelli looks back at legendary career with The Meters
New Orleans funk legend and lead guitarist of the Meters Leo Nocentelli made his return to Gumbo Kitchen earlier this month to...
Wes Montgomery teased the ear with a rhythmic drive
Montgomery’s guitar grooved. That voice he spoke with, and connected with, with his guitar, was everything that immediately defines cool. He took...
Larnell Lewis honours the late Quincy Jones with Toronto Tribute at Luminato Festival
GRAMMY award-winning drummer and composer Larnell Lewis is paying tribute to the late, great Quincy Jones by curating a special Toronto tribute...
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap announces new joint album Elemental
What happens when one of the greatest vocalists in jazz joins forces with one of the best pianists? New music, of course!...
Brandee Younger announces third album Gadabout Season
GRAMMY-nominated harpist Brandee Younger makes her return this summer with her third album Gadabout Season, set for release on June 13 via...
Remembering Andy Bey (1939-2025)
Andy Bey, jazz vocalist, pianist and younger brother of the late Salome Bey, Canada’s First Lady of the Blues, passed away on...
Sonny Greenwich’s artistry is musical seduction
When I hear him playing his guitar, the sensation I get is of sound that glows. It is kind of as if...
Robi Botos’ artistry is audacious and precious
For so many, coming to Canada to make the country your home is as cherished as the love of family. To live,...
Joshua Redman debuts new quartet with new album Words Fall Short
Joshua Redman is back with a new album and a new quartet with Words Fall Short, coming out on June 20. It’s...
Jazz in Toronto launches new jazz festival
There’s a new jazz festival in town celebrating Toronto’s diverse talent in jazz! Jazz in Toronto, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting...
Remembering Mark Kieswetter
Jazz communities across North America are mourning the loss of pianist Mark Kieswetter, who passed away on Monday after a long battle...
Ron Westray’s artistry is a sonic landscape
Jazz At Lincoln Center alumnus Ron Westray is steeped in the performance practice of the deeply rooted traditions of jazz. His is...
Barbra Lica returns with new single “The Things We Don’t Say”
JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Barbra Lica is back with a new single in tribute to matters of the heart when it comes to unrequited...
Amy McConnell romances the cherished sweetness of friendship through music
Amy and a song visit each other like long-lost best friends. Instantly together again they know each other’s rhythms, ways, habits, and...
Terri Lyne Carrington announces new joint album We Insist 2025! with Christie Dashiell
GRAMMY-award winning percussionist and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington is back with a brand new album, We Insist 2025! in collaboration...
Eddie Bullen takes listeners on playful adventures
Eddie is one of this country’s most prolific producers. That status is thanks to his engaging and encouraging, electric personality. He is...
Ale Nuñez announces debut EP Under the Lemon Tree
Toronto-based vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Ale Nuñez has announced the release of her debut EP, Under the Lemon Tree, set for release...
D.D. Jackson makes inspirational magic
He spans borders and reaps the best of the cultures of two nations inspired by the spirits of creativity in their people...
Finalists announced for Toronto Arts Foundation’s Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
The Toronto Arts Foundation has announced the 2025 finalists for their Breakthrough Jazz Artist award as part of their 2025 Arts Awards...
JUNO Awards 2025: Complete list of jazz and blues winners
Canadian pride was at the center of last night’s 54th annual JUNO Awards, held at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Hosted by...
Jeremy Ledbetter talks about his musical journey & JUNO nomination on Café Latino
Celebrated pianist Jeremy Ledbetter has been described as a “wildly fiery, passionate performer whose music knows no boundaries.” Now, his artistry is...
The War and Treaty reflect on career highlights and celebrate their new album on Gumbo Kitchen
The War and Treaty has been described as an amalgamation of country, gospel, blues, and soul. The duo, consisting of husband and...
Rosemary Clooney is charmingly magnetic
These words are from the A&E biography of the singer and actress: “…distinctively unpretentious, deep, rich, and smooth voice…” The voice is...