Contemporary Jazz

Drummer Terry Clarke, One of Canada's most celebrated and recorded jazzmen commemorates fifty years in the music with his debut as a leader.

Nov 21, 2009 - Tien Providence

Keith Jarrett's improvisational feats on the piano have taken on a new form, and his new recording, Testament: Paris/London, is abundant proof that it works.

Nov 7, 2009 - Douglas Nordfors

Robert Glasper's new disc on the Blue Note label continues his quest to blur the boundaries between the acoustic, electric and electronic side of jazz.

Oct 31, 2009 - Tien Providence

Chick Corea and John Mclaughlin first met while working for Miles Davis, years later they are back with a new CD that continues the vision of Miles 70's fusion years.

Sep 27, 2009 - Tien Providence

Project's variety of fine jazz music has made them popular fast.

Sep 16, 2009 - Elisabeth Sharber

For many of Canada's West Coast musicians, playing at The Cellar and getting recording and distributed by the label has helped boost many careers.

Sep 4, 2009 - Tien Providence

Alhambra Love Songs is John Zorn's piano trio homage to the city of San Francisco and some of the artists who have shaped his legacy.

Aug 20, 2009 - Sebastian Albu

The side stages rocked at the 2009 George Wein CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival 55 as Vandermark 5 and the North Carolina Central Big Band played to enthusiastic crowds.

Aug 11, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Mahavishnu Orchestra had achieved notice with their debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame, and followed the record with an intense, successful and extensive tour cycle.

Jul 21, 2009 - Karl Keely

Newport Jazz Festival celebrating 55 years, will be sponsored in 2009 by CareFusion. View the updated line-up of musicians, price of tickets and parking information.

Jul 16, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The Scene Bell stage has proven itself the place to be for party monsters on a tight budget while visiting Montreal's Jazz Festival 2009

Jul 9, 2009 - Meg Coles

Although Wayman Tisdale's time on Earth is over, his legacy and influence will continue to resonate throughout the world; in basketball, in music, and in life.

Jun 18, 2009 - Omar Bobb-Semple

"Vanessa Williams is an artist of rare talent, depth and creativity," states John Burk, the Executive Producer of The Real Thing. Truer words were never spoken.

Jun 4, 2009 - Paula Edelstein

DeJohnette, Frisell and Harris delivered a fantastic set of music in support of DeJohnette's latest album, "The Elephant Sleeps, But Still Remembers."

May 29, 2009 - Sebastian Albu

Contemporary folk/jazz vocalist Sarah Tolar and producer/pianist David Cook offer fans 10 new songs they composed, produced and perform on Big Blue Moon.

May 17, 2009 - Paula Edelstein

The talented singer brings a clear, sweet voice and a passion for music to every song. The selections are part pop and part jazz.

May 8, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

After playing with jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins, Roy Hargrove moved away from the traditional jazz sound he had specialised in and got funky.

Apr 20, 2009 - Karl Keely

Working with some of the most exciting musician from Nigeria the US and South America Geoffrey Keezer new CD Aurea showcases some of his most inspired compositions.

Apr 20, 2009 - Tien Providence

Molly Johnson is feeling Lucky these days; buoyantly and soulfully lucky. It facts she wants you to know that, so she calls her latest album, you guessed it: 'Lucky'

Mar 8, 2009 - Tien Providence

It has been said that you can't go home again, but legendary Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander give it's a great try on Rocksteady.

Mar 2, 2009 - Tien Providence

Bobbi Humphrey is known as the first lady of the flute, by both critics and lovers of her music, and her sound is still as important and dynamic as it ever was.

Mar 1, 2009 - Tien Providence

Donald Harrison has been making bold, beautiful and adventurous statements in Jazz for many years and Free Style released in 2005 continues that bold tradition

Feb 28, 2009 - Tien Providence

Jaco Pastorius has been credited with changing the way the electric bass was played, and his individual style is on display in his first album as a band leader.

Feb 1, 2009 - Karl Keely

Pat Metheny has two sides. The one that plays trippy New Agey music with his band, and the Trio works. His latest project 'Day Trip' is with a brilliant trio.

Dec 1, 2008 - Tien Providence

Miles From India is a brilliant project that combines the genius of Miles' art and vision with the craft and technology of today's present studio wizards and musicians.

Nov 22, 2008 - Tien Providence