OKAN Release New Single, “Espiral,” Announce New Album Release
Toronto, ON based JUNO-nominated ensemble, OKAN, have just shared a new single, “Espiral,” the title track from their upcoming album scheduled for release on…
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Snappy Singles: April Edition – No Mention of Fools Here
I had plenty of Aprils Fools puns ready to go when starting to compile this article, but given the global devastation and uncertainty faced…
Adrean Farrugia, Joel Frahm “Blued Dharma” Tour Comes to Canada
A while back, we wrote about “Blued Dharma,” the terrific album from the duo Adrean Farrugia and Joel Frahm. We’re delighted that they’re shortly…
Review: Bart, “Today, Tomorrow, & The Next Day”
Two years ago I walked into one my local record shops and was accosted by the clerk who’d been waiting for me. “Steeeeve,” he…
Jim Clayton Quartet: Live at The Sanderson Centre
Team GDW became huge fans of jazz pianist Jim Clayton after a chance encounter at the 2017 Kensington Market Jazz Festival in Toronto, and…
Interview: Roaring Timber String Quartet
Last year, I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with Toronto-based violinist Aline Homzy, who was organizing the Bitches Brew jazz performance that I…
Review: Collective Order, “Vol. 3”
A who’s who of the Toronto Jazz scene returns with their third mesmerizing collection. Collective Order features a staggering 21 jazz musicians, all based…
Quinn Bachand’s Brishen: Live in Lancaster, PA
With the winter months comes fewer opportunities to head north, and thus quite often some longer (than we are comfortable with) periods between live…
Interview: Allison Au, “Wander Wonder”
With the recent release of “Wander Wonder,” the Allison Au Quartet adds to an already distinguished discography that includes their Juno-nominated 2013 debut album “The…
Top Albums of 2018 by Province – Lesley Carter
With the quantity of excellent music that comes out of Canada each year, it’s always a challenge to select a few favorites. As regular…