Canadian albums
The Brenan Brothers: Valley of Silence
Trombonist Craig & saxophonist Jim Brenan's work sounds to me more Adderleys than Breckers
Canadian albums
Reviews of new album releases in Canadian jazz.
Canadian albums
Aimee-Jo Benoit: Horns of Hope
Calgary-based vocalist is stronger than ever on Joni, Leonard Cohen, and more arrangements
Canadian albums
Sam Wilson: Wintertides
East-coast guitarist Wilson's trio comes out of her native Halifax but has west-coast roots
Canadian albums
Darren Williams: Musical Idiot
Warning! screams the cover of Williams' second solo sax album released on the Infidels label
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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - Tidal Currents: East Meets West
Jill Townsend represents the east, though based here; BC-raised Christine Jensen, the west
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The RC Top 50 albums list: first annual with Todd Stewart
Hope you enjoy these top 50 albums! I’m sure that I’ve included something for everyone.
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Aretha Tillotson: Introducing
Edmonton-trained bassist now out east but recording in her home city with all-Canadians
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Kelly Jefferson: Rituals
The saxophonist is relatively young for someone you'd surely call a Canadian jazz master
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Jocelyn Gould: Sonic Bouquet
Gould delivers two-guitar quintet arrangements playing with her teacher, Randy Napoleon
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Dan Pitt Trio: Stages
Moody listening, desolate at times, not just a jazz project but also a post-rock concept
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Aline's étoile magique: éclipse
Violinist Aline Homzy turns in an audacious debut album with vibraphone and vibe shifts
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Josh Cole: Kind Mind
A studio expansion of his playing with Toronto trio-mates Karen Ng and Michael Davidson