jazz
What happened in 1956? Well, four major albums were released: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, Dave Brubeck’s Tim Out, Charles Mingus’ Mingus Ah Um, and Nornette Coleman’s the Shape of Jazz to Come. Since we’ll never see any of these musicians live, we’ll just have to settle for this documentary. … Read More
Even with the abundance of piracy, music blogs and award shows, keeping up with the latest and greatest Canadian bands is no easy task. Sometimes a few manage to scratch the surface — recent explosions of Drake, Justin Bieber and Arcade Fire surely, but nonetheless surprisingly, put Canada on the … Read More
The richness of the Toronto music scene has long been undervalued, at home and abroad. Perhaps size and stylistic diversity work against our metropolis, seeing critics latch upon more homogenous communities like Seattle, Athens (in the ’80s), Manchester, and, more recently, Montreal, appointing them musical hotbeds for a few short … Read More
You can find live music in Toronto pretty much any night of the week, but it’s much easier if you’re looking for the “next Broken Social Scene” than the cutting edge of jazz or blues. Many of the city’s music venues claim to be ideal spots for any genre, but … Read More
Founded in 2001, Suoni per il Popolo (Sounds for the People) is a month-long musical smorgasbord that kicks off today. The fest includes genres ranging from experimental rock to spoken word, as well as film screenings, art exhibitions, dance shows and workshops. The highlights: Art Rock Brilliant Brooklyn rockers TV … Read More
