Don Byron’s artistry is a soundscape embrace
The clarinet in jazz very often conjures up imagery of New Orleans band jazz or Dixieland music. It is a deep resonating...
Unearthed Ella Fitzgerald Concert at the Coliseum to be released for the first time
The First Lady Of Song Meets The Duke’s Men in a new unearthed live recording coming soon. Verve Records has announced the...
Diane Roblin’s new album is a “breath of fresh air”
Pianist and Composer Diane Roblin is considered one of the most respected female musicians in Canadian jazz today. She continues this legacy...
Colleen Allen presents new chamber ensemble Tryptique
Beloved Canadian saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Colleen Allen enters an exciting new chapter in her career with Tryptique, the latest chamber jazz ensemble...
Mark Murphy’s voice holds the hallmark of sensitivity
Sensitivity is a hallmark for the vocalist. Concentrated, focused attentiveness to a genre, style, or even an intimate message. Mark Murphy was...
The Best of Sam Moore: 10 Essential Recordings from the Soul Man Himself
Sam Moore, the blistering tenor of soul duo Sam & Dave, passed away on Friday, January 10 at the age of 89...
Samara Joy, Etienne Charles among nominees for 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Samara Joy and Etienne Charles are among the jazz artists nominated for this year’s NAACP Image Awards. They are nominated for Outstanding...
Andrew Marzotto’s artistry is limitless
Andrew’s artistry is limitless and plays a sweet game of defiance with genre boundaries. There is a gentle rebellion. He is a...
Holly Cole returns with Dark Moon
World-renowned vocalist Holly Cole is back on the scene with her 13th studio album Dark Moon, set to be released on January...
2024 in jazz: The best albums of 2024
2024 proved to be an incredible year in the world of jazz. From contemporary releases from the likes of Lakecia Benjamin, Meshell...
In Memoriam: Remembering the jazz greats we lost in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we take this time to remember those we’ve lost in the world of jazz who have...
Jeri Brown’s voice is dynamically adventurous
The African American storyteller is intimately, at the deepest plumbed depth of the soul, a griot. The storytelling is a gift. It...
Steve Cardenas’ guitar brings voice and colour to emotions
To be of the New York jazz scene is a badge of significant honor. To have been so for a period of...
Patrice Rushen cements her place as one of the best in the universe
The music industry takes no prisoners. Its demands are high and its expectations easily scale that height. Simply put you’d better be...
Michael Bublé announced as host of the 2025 JUNO Awards
Michael Bublé is making a grand return hosting and performing at the 54th annual JUNO Awards, taking place on March 30, 2025...
Ron Carter colours the world with his voice
Ron Carter says what he says and how he says it with one beautiful voice. That voice is his whether coming from...
Kellylee Evans releases first holiday album Winter Song
This holiday season is gearing up to be a jazzy one with all the holiday releases. Beloved jazz-soul artist Kellylee Evans is...
Shirley Scott’s jazz organ makes voices her own
The sound of the swinging, groovy, jazz organ is like no other. It is an unique set of voices in the world...
Hilario Durán wins 2024 Latin GRAMMYS for Best Arrangement
Congratulations are in order for Cuban-Canadian pianist and composer Hilario Durán who won Best Arrangement of the Year at this year’s Latin...
Roy Haynes, Pioneer of Modern Jazz Drumming, dies at age 99
Roy Haynes, known for his avant-garde style of jazz and a pioneer of jazz drumming, passed away on Tuesday, November 12 at...
Lou Donaldson, pioneering alto saxophonist, dies at 98
The jazz world suffers another blow as we mourn the loss of acclaimed alto saxophonist, composer and NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson,...
Jeff Coffin finds a voice for his soul
Coffin’s artistry lies in the way he finds a voice for his soul across the palette of a variety of instruments. He...
Grammy Awards 2025: André 3000, Jacob Collier nominated for Album of the Year
The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and it’s already shaping up to be a progressive year for jazz as it makes its...