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Musician

When JUNO Nominee Rafael Zaldivar sits down at the piano, he brings a wealth of inspiration to the keys: his compositions display his percussion expertise, his many years of collaborating with top jazz musicians, and his cultural heritage. Born in Camagüey, Cuba, Zaldivar is carrying on a rich family legacy of musicianship. After taking up percussion and piano at a young age, Zaldivar pursued his studies at the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana. By 1998, Zaldivar meets the great Herbie Hancock and Kenny Barron in Havana. Once Zaldivar came to Canada at the age of 22, he completed a B.A

Album

Meeting in New York: Vol. 1

By Rafael Zaldivar

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: I Can't Be Any Other Way; Walking With Christian; I Remember Monk; Improvisation I; Caribbu; There is Always Time to Love; Improvisation II; Axis.

Album

In Real Life

By JabFung

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: Changes; Stronger Still; Respite Piano Smash; In Transit, Undefined, Skander; Methadone for Doomscrolling; Future Tense; Woven

Article: Album Review

Zaldivar | McBride | Mela: Meeting in New York: Vol. 1

Read "Meeting in New York: Vol. 1" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
October 5, 2026

Depending on what part of town one finds their jollies, Cuban-born pianist Rafael Zaldivar may or may not be a well-known curiosity seeker in these parts, as he is in Montreal, where he characteristically burns up stages both big and small. But he damn well should be, as evidenced by the music emanating forth from Meeting ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Combustible Mix of Post Bop From the Last Century As Well As New Releases

by Jon Greenbaum
September 29, 2026

Archie Shepp, Bill Dixon, World Sax, Chico Freeman and The Art Ensemble along with a bunch of exciting new releases.Playlist Carmen Quill “Plaza" from Harmless (Ruination Record Co.) 00:00 Henry Threadgill / Vijay Iyer / Dafnis Prieto “I Wanted A Map" from Fifteen (Nonesuch Records) 00:05:26 Art Ensemble of Chicago “Proverbes (I-II-III)" from Les ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From The Scornful Four And More

by Bob Osborne
September 3, 2026

This international collection brings together a varied range of music , spanning current releases from independent labels alongside historical performances from earlier eras of the genre. It incorporates diverse stylistic approaches, moving across contemporary jazz compositions, avant-garde improvisations, and larger ensemble arrangements. By pairing recent releases with archival material, the sequence offers an insight into the ...

Song of the Day

Respite Piano Smash

September 3, 2026

Album: In Real Life
By JabFung
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Duration: 09:36

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ambrose Akinmusire and Mary Halvorson, Miki Yamanaka and Nicole Glover, Melissa Aldana and Linda May Han Oh, Christian Finger with Ralph Alessi and Ben Monder

by Hobart Taylor
August 19, 2026

Candice Hoyes, Miguel Zenon with Luis Perdomo, Nicole Mccabe with Savannah Harris and a dope Nina Simone remix. Playlist Ambrose Akinmusire / Mary Halvorson “Soundcheck" from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch) 00:00 Ambrose Akinmusire / Mary Halvorson “Tangled Pretty" from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch) 03:27 Host Speaks 07:51 Miguel Zenon / Luis Perdomo ...

Article: Album Review

JabFung: In Real Life

Read "In Real Life" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
June 20, 2026

At a time when so much of our interaction is filtered through digital platforms, the album In Real Life arrives as a reminder of the power of human beings to listen to and respond to one another in real time. The collective JabFung has thrived on the chemistry captured in this recording. Bassist Julian Anderson-Bowes, drummer ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ronnie Cuber, Oscar Peterson, Stan Bock & Morgan Faw

by Joe Dimino
November 6, 2022

We begin the 775th Episode of Neon Jazz with Kansas City's native son and saxophonist Morgan Faw joined by his band The Flame with the song “Watson Family BBQ" off 2022 album It Takes a Village. From there, we pay tribute to baritone saxophonist Ronnie Cuber. As the episode unfolds, we discover interesting songs and stories ...