TOPIC: JAZZ
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Laufey has been called Gen Z’s jazz icon
Laufey sat down with Tom Power in studio to talk about her meteoric rise, falling in love with the cello, and what it’s like being called Gen Z’s jazz icon.
Tate McRae's vulnerable reflection, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Dominique Fils-Aimé, Loud, Elysia Biro and Moonriivr.
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Live at Massey Hall: Charlotte Cardin
Montréal-born, Paris-based artist Charlotte Cardin delivers a compelling performance, exhaling raw truths through a nocturnal haze of production.
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Renowned Montreal jazz drummer Norman Marshall Villeneuve dies at 87
Villeneuve was one of Canada's most celebrated jazz drummers, playing in American jazz pianist Duke Ellington's famous orchestra. Those who knew him say he left a mark everywhere he went.
Michael Bublé will host the 2025 Junos: revisit his 6 best Juno moments
We look back at the singer's most memorable appearances at the award show over the years.
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From trumpets to turntables: school music programs embrace hip-hop, electronic
More Canadian schools and universities are expanding music programs beyond jazz and classical to include hip-hop and electronic, as a younger generation seeks skills to help them make it in today’s music business.
In Memoriam: a tribute to the musicians who left us in 2024
Farewell and thank you to Eleanor Collins, Quincy Jones, Kris Kristofferson and so many more artists we loved.
Joni Mitchell's 25 greatest songs, ranked
In honour of the icon's 81st birthday, we're celebrating the best music she's made — so far.
Céline Dion, the Weeknd, Paul McCartney and more react to Quincy Jones's death
Outpourings of love and praise for the mastermind of pop, jazz and R&B are all over social media.
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Experience Canadian jazz at Toronto’s Kensington Market Jazz Festival this weekend
This weekend marks the 9th year of the Kensington Market Jazz Festival. Participating musicians participating tell CBC their hope is to continue the event’s mission to celebrate Toronto’s rich musical and cultural heritage.
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Desarae Dee's album, Adventure, illustrates the 'freeing' nature of jazz
The instrumentalist and composer talks about her career in a new interview on The Block.
Fall in love: the 10 best songs for pumpkin spice season
From Earth, Wind & Fire and Ella Fitzgerald to Kaytranada and Neil Young, this is the ultimate autumn soundtrack.
Jack Long, founder of Long & McQuade music store chain, dead at 95
He's remembered as 'an effervescent champion of music in Canada' and a generous philanthropist and volunteer.
An introduction to Jeremy Dutcher's hopeful Polaris-shortlisted album, Motewolonuwok
The artist from Tobique First Nation combines Wolastoqey and English for an album that forges a path forward.
Alessia Cara's exciting return, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new tracks from Tia Wood, Japandroids, Mo Kenney and more.
How Xenia Concerts is improving accessibility, 1 show at a time
Adaptive shows for neurodiverse and disabled audiences are providing an inclusive experience for music lovers.
Summer 2024 album guide: 20 new releases you need to hear
Featuring new music from Luna Li, Queen Priyanka, Kelly McMichael, Jah'Mila, Nav, Bruce Liu and more.
Sacha's country dream come true, and 8 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new tracks from Billianne, Julian Taylor, Jesse Gold, Sebastian Gaskin, and more.
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Coming north
Marianne Trudel will be the final performer at this year's edition of Jazz On The Wing.
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Local jazz reaching new generations on Halifax's Gottingen Street
There's a longstanding connection between jazz music and Gottingen Street in Halifax and right now, the genre is reaching a new generation in a venue there called The Local. Damien Moynihan and his trio has a hand in that. Moynihan spoke with host Jeff Douglas about how the songs he's playing are old, but the crowd is often full of young university students.
Phil Nimmons, 'dean of Canadian jazz,' dead at 100
During his long life, Nimmons influenced generations of musicians, music teachers and audiences.
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How a student and her dad started a university jazz band
The University of Alberta dropped its jazz band years ago, but Rebecca Dust, her sister and some friends put it on themselves to get one going again. They also needed a band director, so naturally turned to Rebecca’s father, Tom. Father and daughter stopped by the Edmonton studio to chat with CBC’s Jessica Ng.
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All that jazz
Ryan McNally is digging into his music roots for the upcoming edition of Jazz In The Hall.
Kaytraminé's boastful bop, and songs from 7 more Juno nominees you need to hear this week
With new songs from Jessie Reyez, Moonshine, Caity Gyorgy, Jon Vinyl and more, here's a quick guide to some of this year's Juno contenders.
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Musician memorializes the Long Walk of the Navajo with a 4 year-long performance project
For his performance project The Long Walk: 1,674 Days, Diné jazz musician Delbert Anderson is playing one note of a song he composed every few weeks, so the performance stretches over four-and-a-half years, which mirrors the length of the Long Walk of The Navajo Nation, when the Diné people were removed from their homelands by the US government and forced to walk more than 700 kilometres to an internment camp in New Mexico.