The Junos are the Canadian equivalent to the Grammys in the U.S. This is Part 2 of Jazz and the 2026 Junos. I play music by some of the nominees for the three jazz categories, plus a couple from other categories that could have been placed under 'jazz'.

You'll hear Steve Holt talk about his experience as a student of Kenny Barron. Anthony D'Allesandro and his attempt to run a 4 minute mile. And Edmonton bassist Aretha Tillotson tells us musically and verbally about her experience of turning 35.

I also play music by Nancy Walker, Ale Nuñez, The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, Caity Gyorgy, Alexis Baro Y La Big Band, Andy Rubal, and Kazdoura.

There truly is some marvelous music coming out of Canada. Whether or not you are from Canada, you owe it to yourself to give a listen to this episode plus last weeks (Episode 357)