JabFung’s ‘In Real Life’ comes only a year after their debut, but the big story for the second album is the addition of a trumpet player – and not just any trumpet player.

It’s time to re-embrace all the energy and funky fun of Mullet Jazz. You don’t need a mullet or a time machine to take this trip; Finely Tuned Elephant’s ‘No Goats’ is here to re-create that feeling in the present.

Here is the video premiere of “Firefly Pharology” by Montreal-based quartet Bellbird from their upcoming album ‘The Call.’

‘The Diptychs’ continues the creative toughness and pliability of Lina Allemano’s long-running quartet.

feature photo: Gary Beechy Toronto-based Noam Lemish is a veteran of the jazz scene there, even earning a JUNO nomination last year. But his music still retains the freshness of a newcomer. There’s beauty enough in being here is his latest fresh release, a quartet with Sundar Viswanathan (sax), AndrewRead More

Here is the video premiere of “Music Is Beautiful” by Montreal-based pianist Kate Wyatt, from her upcoming album ‘Murmurations.’

Here is the video premiere of “Agila” from the debut album ‘Para Sayo’ from Filipino-Canadian pianist Joshua Banks.

Here is the video premiere of “The Muddy River to Nowhere” by David Riddel’s Dr. Purgatory. Their album ‘The Consumption: A Tragic Folktale in Six Parts’ will drop on March 21.

Mature, sobering and real, Deborah Holland’s ‘I Made It This Far’ delivers a musical statement that resonates.

The James McGowan Ensemble’s ‘Reaching Out’ is a blend of powerful solos, cleverly arranged ensemble work, and rich sound that’s uplifting and satisfying.