JAZZ.FM91 will be showcasing Canada’s best jazz talent in a new 11-part documentary series beginning this Sunday, April 13th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM on JAZZ.FM91. This new series, hosted by Ross Porter, takes an intimate look at eleven of this country’s greatest jazz performers including: Oliver Jones, Jane Bunnett, Vic Vogel, Moe Koffman, Rob McConnell, Lenny Breau, Doug Riley, Renee Rosnes, PJ Perry and Phil Nimmons. Combining live interviews, archival audio clips and music, each documentary chronicles the personal journey that led to their ultimate success as a Canadian Jazz Icon and part of Canadian jazz history.

“We want to acknowledge the contribution Canadian jazz musicians have made to jazz and foster a new awareness and understanding of our musical heritage,“ says Ross Porter. “At JAZZ.FM91, we believe our commitment to the community goes beyond just playing the best in jazz music, we are a cultural organization celebrating the past and reflecting the future of the genre.”