ArtsMontreal jazz icon Vic Vogel misses oneThe great Montreal bandleader Vic Vogel calls in sick for his farewell gig. Paul Wells looks back on a legendary career.
CultureWhat we forget about Ornette ColemanA certain place, and a certain moment, helped create Ornette Coleman. Jazz musicians, and fans, should remember that.
ArtsLaila Biali gets personal Pianist, singer and songwriter Laila Biali on life, death and starting over
CultureThe Interview: Diana KrallJazz singer and pianist Diana Krall on touring with her kids, paying to see Oscar Peterson and her late father’s legacy
CultureLady Gaga and Tony Bennett aim for a jazz revivalCan a new ally and a new genre end Lady Gaga’s slump?
ArtsBranford Marsalis times twoPaul Wells interviews the jazz and classical saxophonist about his two musical worlds
OttawaMusic: Obscure notes on the undeath of jazzThe little bio on this blog claims I write occasionally about jazz. This is very close to never true any more. I have almost...
CultureSteppin’ out with Tony BennettTony Bennett, 85, sings with Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga on his new CD, and has taken up sculpting. Try to keep up.
CultureBig band sound with an Indie feelVancouver-born Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society is turning heads in the jazz world