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
Going through the work of the Toronto indie jazz label’s founders, plus the latest album by pianist Roberts
Things that might sell out + personal favourites that I have a moment to walk you through before the holidays
Dave’s playing covers straight-ahead to improvising; he records out of Demitone, Monarch, & more
I came up with the idea a year ago; unexpected forces have helped me get a test version to you
Her 5th album has all the fixings – birds, snail mail, tight arrangements, scat – and affirmations
To Alberta and Saskatchewan, joined in BC by Dan Pitt for playing and recording, and Raagaverse
A variety of guitar effects combined with the two horns and the slight integration of free jazz
An interview with Ben about the chordless collective’s story after they played Tyrant Studios
Afraid of projects that are too experimental and inaccessible? You'd be wrong to look past it
The artistries of the UK jazz band and Kidane’s quartet were in dialogue just two blocks apart
John is a saxophonist originally from LA who played with Shelly Manne, Oliver Nelson, and more
The Granville Island venue now hosts Infidels Jazz’s New Thing series and other intimate shows
Canadian albums
Quartet w/ Will Bonness, Jared Beckstead-Craan, & Curtis Nowosad; locals at Frankie’s Nov. 1/2
Live music
The keyboardist's 9-piece band, billed the MAQkestra, was "Hangin' Out" on Main Street Oct. 17
Podcast
Will talks to Chris Fraser as merely a guest on the podcast he started over three years ago
Live music
It’s back at the establishment 2 nights a week now and has survived some musicians’ grumbling
Podcast
David plays guitar, bass & trumpet; Carson, drums and electronics. Our first returning guests!
Subscriber Fridays
Something personal, notable, or whatever comes to mind about each
Live music
Nebyu Yohannes, as Nebyoha, played an eclectic set at Roedde House Museum’s Jazz in the Parlour
Podcast
John talks his formative years learning from Hugh Fraser, his 7 times at Burning Man, and more
Live music
Laura has moved to New York City as her star rises in vocal jazz; she plays Frankie's Sep. 28
Vancouver albums
Last week, I had an easy hook to get people interested in Benjamin Sigerson’s Frankie's show
Expat musicians
"The physicality of playing bluegrass and old-time music has shaped the way my music sounds."
Podcast
Her recent credits from the DIY scene include Madelyn Read, Meredith Louise, & Maddisun