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A wonderful crossover, with classical cellist legend Yo-Yo Ma with fellow American trumpetist Chris Bott, playing the Hammerstein & Rodgers jazz standard ‘My Favourite Things’.

A little cheesy disco? Perhaps. Herbie is one of my favourite musicians of all time, and a pure jazz legend. Here’s a throwback to 1978, performing ‘I thought It Was You’.

This work is one of the great twentieth century trios.
The Gryphon Trio is Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin, Roman Borys, cello and James Parker, piano.
 

A Canadian West Coast meets East Coast – Vancouver’s Ingrid Jensen (who studied at Berkelee in Boston, MA) with Montreal’s own Marianne Trudel. Recorded live October 20, 2012 at Largo Resto-Club, in Québec City […]

A bit reminiscent of early Brecker Brothers, this is the title track from the Canadian (Toronto based) Jazz ensemble Gray Matter’s debut album “Footsteps”. Keep your eye out for this ensemble!

Live performance ( 2011) by Bryn Terfel
 

Chamber Concert No.1 for clarinet and ensemble, 2010.
Performed by Ensemble 10/10
 

Chamber Concert No.1 for clarinet and ensemble, 2010)
Performed by Ensemble 10/10
 

Composed by Wolfgang Muthspiel, ‘Father and Sun’ is the 4th track from the Austrian guitarist’s quintet’s album ‘Rising Grace’ features jazz luminary pianist Brad Mehldau (who’s played with the likes of Lee […]

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Vasily Petrenko, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, November 2009.

Daughter of the Indian musician Ravi Shankar, multi Grammy winner, Norah Jones is a giant in her own right. This performance was recorded live at the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. This intimate p […]

Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66
Allegro energico e con fuoco
 

The very groovy newcomer Kandace Springs is a mix of influences that bring memories of Billie Holiday to Lauryn Hill to Sade. Discovered by Prince in 2014, she flew to record a debut EP released on the legendary […]

Yannick Nézet-Séguin et l’Orchestre Métropolitain enregistrent la 3e de Bruckner.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Orchestre Métropolitain record Bruckner’s 3rd Symphony.

A wonderful tribute to the late Canadian Member of Parliament, Jack Layton, ‘Eulogy’ was composed around the words of Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes. With Dr, Hawkes’ blessing, the track features spoken word samples from […]

Something very groovy to get you ready for Saturday night! Former music students from University of Michigan, Vulfpeck has a very devoted following on the internet, and it’s easy to see why.

Virtuoso trumpet player, and one of the greatest big band leaders of the late 20th century, Doc Severinsen’s career has incredible longevity. Still active today, this 3 year old recording was done back when Doc […]

Recorded at Salle Franços-Bernier, Domaine Forget, 2013.
The barcarolle, which was originally a gondolier song, has inspired many vocal (operatic) and instrumental works written by famous composers, among them Fauré.

Undoubtedly, Villa-Lobos’ most famous work.
It is arranged here by Simon Leclerc who was also the musical director of the recording project.