Live music
Heavy Hitters live recording night 1 of 4 Frankie’s recap
Mike LeDonne, Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring, Jeremy Pelt, Kenny Washington, Alexander Claffy
Latest
Vancouver albums
Kevin "Kid" Romain makes weight at All-City debut
Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the melody (Album release, Salience Network)
Vancouver albums
Jillian Lebeck: Living in Pieces at 20
The pianist & vocalist looks back two decades on her debut and the places it’s taken her
Vancouver albums
Vibes check on Cellar ft. Atley King & Jalen Baker albums
They're both playing Jazz at the Bolt; I asked each to share a take on the other’s music
Expat musicians
Lauren Bush: Tide Rises
An awesome bossa nova and arrangements from swinging to R&B by the UK/Canadian vocalist
Vancouver albums
I Think I Saw You See Me: Superimposer
Featuring Cole Schmidt, Giorgio Magnanensi, Gavin Youngash, James Meger, & Kenton Loewen
Expat musicians
Alan Matheson & Wade Mikkola: Rainy Night in Helsinki
The duo’s honest sound invites you into a Finnish living room or a casual restaurant gig
Vancouver albums
Jonny Tobin: Wandering
The keyboardist embodies jazztronica, not only here but as a leading exponent worldwide
Vancouver albums
Josh Zubot Strings
Collective of 3 violins, cello, bass; both Zubots, Meredith Bates, Peggy Lee, James Meger
Vancouver albums
Bronson Ferdinand: My Ghosts
A rock project with four vocalists and the jazz/prog sensibility of longtime CapU friends
Vancouver albums
Los Duendes: Me Recuerdas
Jazz, psychedelic cumbia, salsa fusion led by Sangito Bigelow; 5-piece band with guests
Canadian albums
Aretha Tillotson: Introducing
Edmonton-trained bassist now out east but recording in her home city with all-Canadians