Jazz
Legendary Toronto Musician Big Rude Jake Dies at 57
PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2022
Toronto legend Big Rude Jake — the irony-laden, poem-writing troubadour who mixed up the city's neo-swing scene with his blend of jazz, blu...
Emily Steinwall and Hubert Lenoir Win 2022 SOCAN Songwriting Prize
PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2022
The SOCAN Songwriting Prize has announced its 2022 winners: Toronto's Emily Steinwall is taking home the English prize for "Welcome to the...
Badge Époque Ensemble Return with New Album 'Clouds of Joy'
PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2022
Badge Époque Ensemble have detailed a new album. The group will share Clouds of Joy on September 9 via Telephone Explosion, marking the lab...
Michael Bublé Maps Out 2022 Canadian Tour
PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2022
Are you ready for a concession stand full of sparkling water? Adult contemporary icon Michael Bublé has mapped out a coast-to-coast Canadia...
Ottawa Jazz Festival Welcoming Kamasi Washington, Lucinda Williams, Buddy Guy and More for 2022 Edition
PUBLISHED Jun 8, 2022
TD Ottawa Jazz Festival is back! The fest is finally returning after three years away, coming home to Confederation Park for the first time...
Moor Mother Readies New Album 'Jazz Codes,' Shares "WOODY SHAW"
PUBLISHED Jun 8, 2022
Camae Ayewa has detailed a new album as Moor Mother. The American poet, composer, and singer-songwriter will share Jazz Codes on July 1 via...
Sons of Kemet to Break Up Following Final Shows
PUBLISHED Jun 2, 2022
Sons of Kemet — the South London Jazz group led by Shabaka Hutchings — have shared that they'll be dissolving after their upcoming run of s...
The Bad Plus Announce New Self-Titled Album
PUBLISHED May 20, 2022
Long-running jazz troupe the Bad Plus have revealed details of their forthcoming self-titled 15th studio record, which is due for arrival o...