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Written by Scott Morin As jazz fest season gets underway, we are excited to share the first annual list of 35 under 35, dedicated to Canada's great young jazz instrumentalists and vocalists.
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was ...
Tune in to CBC Music's Saturday Night Jazz on Dec. 18 when host Laila Biali will celebrate all 15 albums on this list. These were our favourites of 2021. What were yours?
Jazz has been shaped by legendary musicians who redefined music with their creativity and skill. Here are some of the top artists who left a lasting impact on jazz. 1. Louis Armstrong ...
5. Samara Joy Samara Joy is a Grammy-winning vocalist celebrated for her stunning vocal range and mastery of jazz standards. Her self-titled debut album showcases her ability to capture the ...
Jazz festivals across North America regularly feature artists whose music falls outside the genre, but some musicians at this year's Halifax Jazz Festival are highlighting jazz's influence on the rest ...
Local jazz musician, Russ Macklem, is pictured outside Phog Lounge where musicians from Detroit, Toronto, and New York City will join Macklem to record a live jazz album, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022.
Essentially Ellington once again brought the world’s best high school jazz musicians to New York. Over the last 30 years, the event has reshaped how jazz is taught.