Flown from the Vault: Charlie Parker's 'Bird in Kansas City'
On October 25, 2024, Verve Records will release Bird in Kansas City, a collection of previously unknown recordings by the modern jazz pioneer Charlie Parker.
Dancing About Architecture with Michael Sarian
Trumpeter and composer Michael Sarian took a few moments while preparing for his new album release to answer this handful of quick questions...
Bennett Wood Steps Up to the Plate
Saxophonist and composer Bennett Wood is set to take a swing as a bandleader with his debut album, Space In Time, dropping November 8th, 2024.
Porcupine Tree's 'Fear of a Blank Planet' in a Deluxe Return
Prog rock fans, rejoice! Porcupine Tree's iconic 2007 album Fear of a Blank Planet is getting the deluxe treatment.
Caleb Wheeler Curtis: Out of the Embers
'The True Story of Bears and the Invention of the Battery', out November 1 on Imani Records, is a double album that showcases Curtis' evolving artistry and multi-instrumental talents.
Gordon Grdina: the axe man cutting down borders - Transcript
The JUNO Award-winning oud player and guitarist discusses the joy of partaking in a musical melting pot, the avant-garde scene in Vancouver, and his many projects, including recent albums with his ensemble The Marrow and drummer Christian Lillinger.
Michael Sarian's 'Live at Cliff Bell's' is Jazz at Its Most Spontaneous
Toronto-born, Buenos Aires-bred, and Brooklyn-based trumpeter Michael Sarian is set to release Live at Cliff Bell's on September 13, 2024, via Shifting Paradigm Records. This album, Sarian's third quartet outing, captures the raw energy of a live performance at the legendary Detroit venue.
Gordon Grdina: The Spotlight On Playlist
This playlist features music by Spotlight On guest, the JUNO Award-winning oud player and guitarist Gordon Grdina.
Eldritch Priest's Unexpected Virtue
The Vancouver-based composer, writer, and academic, is all about the new on his forthcoming album, Dormitive Virtue.
Greg Lisher Detects a New Direction
Greg Lisher, known for his guitar work with Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, is trying something new. His forthcoming album, Underwater Detection Method, set for release on October 25th, is a departure from what listeners might be expecting.
Spotlight On Alumni News for September 2024
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Ed Neumeister 'Covers' His Musical Journey
Trombonist Ed Neumeister, a fixture in the jazz world for over four decades, is set to release "Covers," an album that revisits the soundtrack of his youth.