Peter Hum's 12 best Canadian jazz albums of 2024 are packed with improvised thrills

The year's best Canadian jazz albums are, as usual, a varied bunch, with a big band's roar, adventurous pianism and a swinging but intimate duo vying for the attention of music-lovers. If you like thrilling sounds and in-the-moment improvising, the 12 recordings below, by Canadians from B.C. to Quebec as well as some distinguished expats, all deserve a listen. Read More