Vocalist Alyssa Giammaria mixes old and new on debut album In Time
Toronto-based vocalist and composer Alyssa Giammaria is set to release In Time, her first full-length album featuring all original music. The recording...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba interprets set of classics on new solo piano album Borrowed Roses
Grammy-winning pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba offers his distinctive take on 12 standards and popular songs on his latest album Borrowed Roses. The new...
Hilario Durán triumphantly returns to big band with new album Cry Me a River
Cuban-Canadian pianist and composer Hilario Durán leads a 19-piece ensemble on Cry Me a River, his first big band recording in 17 years. Along...
Pianist Joe Alterman pays tribute to friend Les McCann
Atlanta-based pianist Joe Alterman pays tribute to the iconic Les McCann on his new trio album. The pair’s friendship has lasted more...
Wynton Marsalis shares live recording in tribute to Louis Armstrong’s seminal ensembles
On what would have been Louis Armstrong’s 122nd birthday, Blue Engine Records has released Wynton Marsalis Plays Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives and...
Verve releases newly discovered Nina Simone recording from Newport in 1966
As part of the yearlong celebrations of what would have been Nina Simone’s 90th birthday, Verve Records is releasing a newly discovered...
Veronica Swift pays homage to greats on new self-titled album
Vocalist Veronica Swift has announced her new self-titled album, which pays homage to musical greats including Duke Ellington, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday,...
Joshua Redman to release first vocal album Where Are We
Joshua Redman is set to make his Blue Note Records debut with Where Are We, the acclaimed saxophonist’s first-ever vocal album. The...
Ian Shaw announces ‘soulful, funky and bold’ new album Greek Street Friday
Singer-songwriter Ian Shaw has announced his new studio album Greek Street Friday. Described as “soulful, funky and bold,” the 11 new songs...
Charlie Watts’ jazz recordings collected in new anthology
A collection of jazz recordings by the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is being released by BMG. The selections found on...
Jon Batiste announces new album World Music Radio
After dominating the Grammy Awards with his last album We Are, Jon Batiste has announced the highly anticipated followup called World Music Radio. It features...
Alexis Baro and Joanna Majoko team up on Sunlight Sunshine
Toronto-based jazz trumpeter Alexis Baro has just released the new single “Sunlight Sunshine,” a summertime groove featuring the soulful vocals of Joanna...
Alfredo Rodríguez revels in Miami’s multiculturalism on new album Coral Way
Pianist Alfredo Rodríguez has announced his latest album Coral Way, a collection of music that represents the diverse sounds of his new home...
Harold López-Nussa makes Blue Note debut with Timba a la Americana
Pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa has signed with Blue Note Records and announced his new album Timba a la Americana. The recording...
Sammy Figueroa honours father with latest album Searching for a Memory
Percussionist Sammy Figueroa pays tribute to his father on his latest album Searching for a Memory. The Grammy-nominated musician is joined by pianist...
Bassist Brian Bromberg to share new album The Magic of Moonlight
Bassist and composer Brian Bromberg returns with The Magic of Moonlight, adding another spirited, soulful recording to his extensive catalogue. In his latest for...
John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy captured together in newly discovered recording
Iconic saxophonists John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy are captured together in a never-before-heard recording from the summer of 1961. Evenings at the...
Denielle Bassels shares new album Little Bit a’ Love
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Denielle Bassels returns with Little Bit a’ Love, her first new album since 2017. “I felt a deep longing to...
Pianist Will Bonness follows up Juno-winning album with Is This a Dream?
Canadian pianist Will Bonness is set to release his fourth album Is This a Dream? as he follows up the success of his Juno-winning...
Dominique Fils-Aimé begins new album trilogy with Our Roots Run Deep
Juno-winning artist Dominique Fils-Aimé has revealed details about her latest album Our Roots Run Deep, which begins a new trilogy of albums to...
Christine Jensen finds ‘sanctuary’ on new album Day Moon
Christine Jensen leads an impressive quartet on her new album Day Moon, which recounts a long, turbulent period for the Canadian saxophonist....
The Nimmons Tribute reveals second volume of music honouring Phil Nimmons
In celebration of the 100th birthday of Phil Nimmons, the celebrated Nimmons Tribute returns with the second volume of a project honouring...
Toronto drummer Dhaivat Jani set to release debut album Sum // Parts
Toronto-based musician and composer Dhaivat Jani has set a release date for his debut album Sum // Parts. The drummer, tabla player...