Jazz

Blossom Dearie's Daffodil Records debut is a warm, intimate affair featuring ten self-penned original songs.

Feb 7, 2010 - Chris Saliba

At the 1989 edition Of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Charlie Haden led eight special concerts. Six of those concerts are now available in one box set.

Jan 31, 2010 - Tien Providence

Europe necessarily mimicked American jazz in the early years. But the first to break that mold and become an iconoclastic figure in gypsy jazz was Django Reinhardt.

Jan 28, 2010 - Michael Rydzynski

Fred Anderson has been making innovative music for many years and at his 80th birthday bash he proves that he is still in peak creative form

Jan 19, 2010 - Tien Providence

January 11 to Febuary 19, 2010 marks an opportunity for Smooth Jazz fans to vote for their favourite artists on the canadiansmoothjazzawards.com website.

Jan 16, 2010 - Timothy Rigby

It was cool on the outside that November evening, but on the inside the warm musical tones flowing from the Oliver Jones trio onstage, wrapped their fans in a happy glow.

Dec 30, 2009 - Tien Providence

This duo of CD's from American jazz singer Madeline Peyroux were released in 2004 and 2006, respectively.

Dec 30, 2009 - Natalay Goldstein

He has composed many memorable songs. His work with the late great Art Farmer is hailed by critics. Now Benny Golson has a new start with a new jazztet..

Dec 24, 2009 - Tien Providence

One of the inovators of free jazz, Ornette Coleman is a composer, saxophonist, violinist, and a recent recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music.

Dec 23, 2009 - Barry Gibbons

He is the only surviving member of the Quintet that recorded what is considered the greatest Jazz recording; Kind Of Blue. These days he still drums in the Blue.

Dec 22, 2009 - Tien Providence

At only 21 years of age, Alex Goodman shows the world why he's a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian jazz scene with his first jazz CD, "Roots".

Dec 21, 2009 - Rhona-Mae Arca

The world's most famous singer steps out with this stylish collection of classics, giving her signature interpretation. A relaxed and tasteful set.

Dec 19, 2009 - Chris Saliba

Ben Allison began taking a new direction with his 2005 release Cowboy Justice and he continues his quest on his latest, Think Free.

Dec 12, 2009 - Tien Providence

Blue Note's 'Dial "S" For Sonny' is a simply delightful turn from the ill-fated pianist and composer Sonny Clark...

Dec 11, 2009 - Barry Gibbons

During the 1950s, Beat poets in America withdrew from mainstream society. Many jazz greats provided music to enhance their performances and avant-garde thoughts.

Dec 9, 2009 - Paula Edelstein