The Bluebell Sisters: Reverting to the Vibrant 50s
With the May release of their first album, The Bluebell Sisters are ready to proliferate ’50s musical glamour with jazzy instrumentals and a vintage style.
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Kamikaze Zoobombs Hit Montreal Anew
After a solo hiatus, Matsuo explains why how he got the beloved indie band back together.
Breaking Out His Own Music: Interview with Jazz Pianist, Robi Botos
Hungarian-Canadian jazz pianist, Robi Botos, makes Toronto his home. He’s worked with Oscar Peterson and won countless awards all over the world, all by the tender age of [read on]
The Cat Empire is bringing a blast of summer heat to Quebec
Nancy Berman interviews Felix Riebl of the Cat Empire ahead of the band’s North American tour.
TO DO Tonight: Autobahn at Cafe Resonance
Low-key on the outside, unpredictable as they play, this Toronto band stays for a few nights while en route to the Banff Centre, starting at Cafe Resonance Tonight.
Review Bent By Elephants’ The Shore: Poetic Jazz Fusion
Wash up on your desert island with this disk.
Review: Anna Marie & Company Get Started with Kinfolk
Montreal band releases its first filled with blues, jazz, and southern songwriting.
Bad Bad Not Good : The Only Jazz Trio You Will Ever Mosh To
BBNG’s Performance at M for Montreal focused on the build-up and featured virtuosic jazz that got the crowd moving.
Gypsophilia Brings the World to Montreal
Gypsophilia blends jazz, klezmer, Brazilian, reggae, funk, swing and more to create an East-coast dance party sensation! Check them out at M for Montreal.
Montreal jazzer Jim Doxas releases “Leap of Faith”
Emma Elbourne talks to Jim Doxas about risk and trust and making music.
Gypsophilia: Halifax’s best party band plays Upstairs Jazz Bar
Get your party shoes on for Gypsophilia, the Halifax fusion band that was only meant to play one show and hasn’t stopped playing since.
Don’t Fear Winter with A Little Taste of Summer: Say Somethin’ Review
Dawn Pemberton’s new album is as light and as warm as July. Close your eyes, listen, and forget it’s November.
We’ll Always Have Paris: Gigi French at Divan Orange Reviewed
Giselle Webber’s latest musical project brings to life the smokey jazz bars and cafés of Paris.
Reviewed by Robyn: Busty And The Bass Bustified & Jessie Ware
A good album from Jessie Ware, and a very strong album from Busty and the Bass.
Gigi French: Swing, Screaming and Sass at Divan Orange
Multi-talented Giselle Webber reincarnates as sassy jazz screamster Gigi French.
Photojournal of L’Off Jazz
We sent M. Talakoub to the L’Off Jazz to capture the musicians in action. He caught Jean Vanasse and Josh Rager & Donny Kennedy.
Jazz is Never Out of Time with L’Off Jazz
Montreal’s L’Off Jazz festival features musical groupings from solo singers to multi-person groups. Every style of jazz is represented at this one!
Getting Past Shy with Seductive Singer Alexandra Schuller
The success of Alexandra Schuller’s on-stage persona Shy Shy Schullie is the result of a love for music, years of singing, and an amazing group of people who surround her.
Review: Friendly Mr. Scruff at the Belmont
Mr. Scruff returned to Montreal for a much-appreciated night of solid groove and funk. Also, a quick review of his new album, Friendly Bacteria.
Interview: Catch Up With Beat Market Before They Go International
Beat Market took some time to chat with us at Osheaga. Learn about their festival experience and what else is in store for the duo in 2014/2015