With Guido Basso's passing, Canada loses a legend |
Guido Basso, the masterful musician who was a distinguished pillar of Canada’s jazz scene, has died at 85.
Basso was a champion of big band music, leading a variety of jazz orchestras throughout a career of more than 65 years.
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Christian McBride and the power of the past |
"It's hard to create new things, because this is an old world. Something new… new is unfamiliar."
Christian McBride joined us to talk about the legacy of his acclaimed project The Movement Revisited and how history shapes our present and future.
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A preview of Koerner Hall's 2023-24 concert season |
The Royal Conservatory of Music has announced part of the lineup for its 15th concert season.
It includes shows by Samara Joy, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, Brad Mehldau and Robi Botos.
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Sound of Jazz: They Say It's Spring with Caity Gyorgy |
JAZZ.FM91 presents… They Say It's Spring with Caity Gyorgy!
JAZZ.FM91’s Sound of Jazz Concert Series continues at Lula Lounge on Thursday, March 9. Get your tickets before they're gone!
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Laila Biali duets with Kurt Elling on new single |
Laila Biali has paired up with famed vocalist Kurt Elling for a duet version of the standard “My Funny Valentine.”
The song is the latest track to be released from Biali’s forthcoming album Your Requests, Volume 1.
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Catherine Russell takes on a Billy Eckstine tune |
Catherine Russell released a new single in celebration of Black History Month, with proceeds benefitting the Jazz Foundation of America.
She sings “I Want to Talk About You,” a song by the famed vocalist and orchestra leader Billy Eckstine.
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Somi among winners of Doris Duke Artist Award |
Vocalist and composer Somi is among six new recipients of the Doris Duke Artist Award.
Established in 2012, the Doris Duke Artist Award is the largest prize in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to supporting individual performing artists.
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Michael Kaeshammer announces new studio album |
Michael Kaeshammer is set to release his 15th studio album Turn It Up.
Described as an “eclectic yet accessible” jazz-based pop album, it features eight original songs plus a cover of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”
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Musical instruments donated to Toronto school |
A total of 130 musical instruments donated by JAZZ.FM91 listeners have found a new home with the Africentric Alternative School in North York.
The delivery last week wrapped up the 10th year of JAZZ.FM91’s annual Holiday Heroes Instrument Drive.
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JAZZ.FM91 presents Black History Month: Moments |
JAZZ.FM91 is proud to present a new podcast hosted by John Devenish called Black History Month: Moments.
Here, Black musical artists share their impressions, sentiments and feelings about Black History Month — its significance, importance and resonance.
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FIRST LISTEN
Saturday, Feb. 18 • 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 • 11 p.m.
Brad Barker plays new music by Lorraine Desmarais, Matt Greenwood and Emilie-Claire Barlow.
SESSION NOTES
Sunday, Feb. 19 • 9 a.m.
This episode features pianist Teri Parker.
SOUND OF JAZZ
Sunday, Feb. 19 • 4 p.m.
We'll play Nina Simone in Concert, featuring live recordings made at Carnegie Hall in 1964.
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HOST YOUR OWN RADIO SHOW
Sunday, Feb. 19 • 10 p.m.
This week's donors taking the microphone are Cam Richardson followed by Andre Henry.
RONNIE SCOTT'S RADIO SHOW
Sunday, Feb. 19 • 11 p.m.
This week features music by Daniel Casimir, Rebecca Vasmant, JaRon Marshall, Niki Iles, Malcolm Strachan, Ruby Turner and more.
JAZZOLOGY
Wednesday, Feb. 22 • 10 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26 • 8 a.m.
Proudly sponsored by RBC Emerging Artists, this episode of Jazzology features Chris Capobianco, a guitarist from Mohawk College.
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About Us
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