The Sound of Canadian Modern Jazz

"The Sound of Canadian Modern Jazz" brings together a mix of contemporary jazz from across Canada, showcasing both established and emerging artists. This playlist highlights the country’s diverse jazz scene, blending traditional swing, modern composition, and genre-bending experimentation. From BADBADNOTGOOD's moody grooves to the orchestral depth of Jacques Kuba Seguin and Orchestre national de jazz de Montréal, the selections range from intimate piano pieces by Robi Botos to ambitious big band arrangements by Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society.

Listeners will find a balance of classic standards, like Bria Skonberg’s take on "Dance Me to the End of Love," alongside original compositions from artists like François Bourassa, Mark Kelso, and Christine Jensen. Whether it's the atmospheric textures of Amanda Tosoff and Emilie-Claire Barlow, the driving rhythms of Larnell Lewis, or the dynamic brass of Rachel Therrien, this playlist gives a well-rounded look at Canada’s evolving jazz sound.