Live music
Benjamin Deschamps: No Codes, saxophone, tour to the west
An interview with Ben about the chordless collective’s story after they played Tyrant Studios
Canadian albums
Reviews of new album releases in Canadian jazz.
Canadian albums
Jocelyn Gould: Portrait of Right Now
Quartet w/ Will Bonness, Jared Beckstead-Craan, & Curtis Nowosad; locals at Frankie’s Nov. 1/2
Canadian albums
Jacob Wutzke & Lucas Dubovik: Take it in Stride
An interview with the drums-sax duo partners about their idiosyncratic audiovisual project
Canadian albums
Jon Gordon: 7th Ave South
Despite the altoist’s album being a reference to Greenwich Village, it’s a Manitoba special
Canadian albums
Ruth Saphir: Accolades of Time
Saphir on vocals / flute with Kate Wyatt, Adrian Vedady, Mili Hong, & Geneviève Gauthier
Canadian albums
Daniel Janke Winter Trio: Available Light
The Yukon-based pianist-composer recorded the album with two European musicians in France
Canadian albums
The Brenan Brothers: Valley of Silence
Trombonist Craig & saxophonist Jim Brenan's work sounds to me more Adderleys than Breckers
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
Canadian albums
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - Tidal Currents: East Meets West
Jill Townsend represents the east, though based here; BC-raised Christine Jensen, the west
Canadian albums
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.