Canadian albums
Elastic label: Michael Davidson, Dan Fortin, Bryn Roberts
Going through the work of the Toronto indie jazz label’s founders, plus the latest album by pianist Roberts
Will Chernoff
William Ross Chernoff—known as Will to friends and colleagues—is a musician who started Rhythm Changes in 2020.
Live music
A look at ticketed shows in the new year
Things that might sell out + personal favourites that I have a moment to walk you through before the holidays
Subscriber Fridays
Venue Guide subscriber-exclusive preview
I came up with the idea a year ago; unexpected forces have helped me get a test version to you
Canadian albums
Caity Gyorgy: Hello! How Are You?
Her 5th album has all the fixings – birds, snail mail, tight arrangements, scat – and affirmations
Live music
Noah Franche-Nolan brought his trio to Alberta and to Saskatoon
To Alberta and Saskatchewan, joined in BC by Dan Pitt for playing and recording, and Raagaverse
Canadian albums
Dan Pitt Quintet: Horizontal Depths
A variety of guitar effects combined with the two horns and the slight integration of free jazz
Live music
Benjamin Deschamps: No Codes, saxophone, tour to the west
An interview with Ben about the chordless collective’s story after they played Tyrant Studios
Vancouver albums
Eldritch Priest: Dormitive Virtue
Afraid of projects that are too experimental and inaccessible? You'd be wrong to look past it
Live music
1 night in Kits: Kokoroko tour, Feven Kidane doubleheader
The artistries of the UK jazz band and Kidane’s quartet were in dialogue just two blocks apart
Live music
How is the Zameen Art House? Bruce Freedman, free improv
The Granville Island venue now hosts Infidels Jazz’s New Thing series and other intimate shows
Canadian albums
Jocelyn Gould: Portrait of Right Now
Quartet w/ Will Bonness, Jared Beckstead-Craan, & Curtis Nowosad; locals at Frankie’s Nov. 1/2
Live music
The Betty Davis show at Hero’s Welcome with Mary Ancheta
The keyboardist's 9-piece band, billed the MAQkestra, was "Hangin' Out" on Main Street Oct. 17