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
Latest
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
David Sikula: Guitar, Audio Engineer, Organ Jazz & More
Dave’s playing covers straight-ahead to improvising; he records out of Demitone, Monarch, & more
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
Caity Gyorgy: Hello! How Are You?
Her 5th album has all the fixings – birds, snail mail, tight arrangements, scat – and affirmations
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
Dan Pitt Quintet: Horizontal Depths
A variety of guitar effects combined with the two horns and the slight integration of free jazz
Benjamin Deschamps: No Codes, saxophone, tour to the west
An interview with Ben about the chordless collective’s story after they played Tyrant Studios
Eldritch Priest: Dormitive Virtue
Afraid of projects that are too experimental and inaccessible? You'd be wrong to look past it
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
John Gross: Saxophone, 6+ Decades of Professional Playing
John is a saxophonist originally from LA who played with Shelly Manne, Oliver Nelson, and more
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
Podcast
Will Chernoff: Tables Turned! Bass, Rhythm Changes Founder
Will talks to Chris Fraser as merely a guest on the podcast he started over three years ago
Live music
How is Apollo’s? Finally back for jazz at the ex-Tangent
It’s back at the establishment 2 nights a week now and has survived some musicians’ grumbling
Podcast
David Lavoie & Carson Tworow: Teardown, Production, Beats
David plays guitar, bass & trumpet; Carson, drums and electronics. Our first returning guests!
Subscriber Fridays
Notes & thoughts about all the RCP episodes I hosted: 1-100
Something personal, notable, or whatever comes to mind about each
Live music
What better venue for the pouring rain?
Nebyu Yohannes, as Nebyoha, played an eclectic set at Roedde House Museum’s Jazz in the Parlour
Podcast
John Korsrud: Composition, Trumpet, Hard Rubber Orchestra
John talks his formative years learning from Hugh Fraser, his 7 times at Burning Man, and more
Live music
Laura Anglade: Vocals, Skills, Interpretation of Standards
Laura has moved to New York City as her star rises in vocal jazz; she plays Frankie's Sep. 28
Vancouver albums
Everyone I tell about this album digs it
Last week, I had an easy hook to get people interested in Benjamin Sigerson’s Frankie's show
Expat musicians
Harry Bartlett: Mountain Air
"The physicality of playing bluegrass and old-time music has shaped the way my music sounds."
Podcast
Madeleine Elkins: Guitar, Teacher, Indie Touring Musician
Her recent credits from the DIY scene include Madelyn Read, Meredith Louise, & Maddisun