Jazz

Jazz Playlists

April 17, 2020

We're pleased to present an hour or so of music that will awaken the appetite. In other words, this is classy, engaging stuff that will complement any dinner party. Continue Reading

Vivascene Top 10 Classic Jazz Deep Cuts Playlist

Jazz Music Essentials Playlists

February 18, 2020

If you're wanting to experience the glory of 20th century jazz masters, here are 10 recordings we think will live on into the 22nd century. Continue Reading

Lorraine Desmarais Trio ‘Couleurs de Lune’ Album Review

June 14, 2019

It's more than time to add another name to the list of great Canadian musical trios, specifically the Lorraine Desmarais Trio. Continue Reading

Joe Lovano | Us Five, ‘Bird Songs’ Album Review

May 31, 2019

Joe Lovano's lifelong devotion to the music of Charlie 'Bird' Parker resulted in the release of one of the best jazz albums of recent years. Continue Reading

Dave Koz ‘Hello Tomorrow’ Album Review

March 15, 2019

Dave Koz assembled a select arsenal of his many friends to present one powerhouse album that profusely awakens and stirs the soul. Continue Reading

Boney James ‘Send One Your Love’ Album Review

March 9, 2019

Dreamily seductive and captivating, Send One Your Love is guaranteed to get and keep you in the right mood. Continue Reading

Azure Hiptronics Album Review

January 25, 2019

Edgy and inspiring, cerebral and hip, this brilliant music from jazz fusionists Azure sounds as purposely constructed as a symphony piece. Continue Reading

Essentials: Nina Simone “I Put A Spell On You” Review

Essentials Jazz

December 21, 2018

The great jazz and soul singer Nina Simone sang the song Jalacy Hawkins wrote, not the one that Screaming Jay murdered. Continue Reading

Essentials: Gil Scott-Heron ‘The Revolution Begins – The Flying Dutchman Masters’ Album Review

Essentials Jazz

December 4, 2018

Every hip-hop artist should be listening to 'The Revolution Begins'. It sets the bar far higher than any current performer dares to reach. Continue Reading

Live in Music City – Jimmie Smith plays Jimmy Smith

August 23, 2018

The Reverend Jimmie Smith publicly pays tribute to the late Jimmy Smith, one of his biggest influencers on the Hammond Organ, on his new album. Continue Reading

Nina Simone ‘At The Village Gate’ Album Review