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25 Years!
Founded in 2001 by saxophonist, producer, and impresario Cory Weeds, Cellar Music Group celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter century as one of the most prolific and artist-driven independent jazz labels in North America. Over the past twenty-five years, the Vancouver-based label has built an internationally respected catalogue spanning more than 400 releases, documenting legendary masters to contemporary innovators across the global jazz community. What
Cory Weeds
May 252 min read


Sean Fyfe: Piano, Stepping Stones | Canadian Originals
Sean has made several big moves; first from Victoria, BC to Montreal, then to New York City, and finally to London where he is now based

Will Chernoff
Nov 20, 202422 min read


Jacob Chung: The Sage, Toronto to NYC | Canadian Originals
This weekend, the young saxophonist travels to Vancouver for the first time to play Frankie's Jazz Club and other shows.

Will Chernoff
Nov 6, 202413 min read


John Lee (Pt.2): Second Wind, piano | Canadian Originals
John's latest album on Cellar has Peter Washington and Kenny Washington; he also recorded with Christian McBride, Chris Potter, & Carl Allen

Will Chernoff
Oct 23, 202413 min read


Anna Lumière: Mimosa, Bien ensemble | Canadian Originals
Anna emerged as a Vancouver musician in the late 90s, founding Mimosa, a bilingual vocal jazz-pop band with samba, groove, & swing elements.

Will Chernoff
Oct 9, 202418 min read


John Lee (Pt.1): Berklee, The Artist | Canadian Originals
John grew up in Nanaimo, BC after immigrating to Canada with his family from South Korea and attended the Berklee College of Music

Will Chernoff
Sep 25, 202419 min read


Bria Skonberg: What It Means | Canadian Originals
Best known for her work in the hot jazz genre, Bria has an expansive discography with multiple award-winning albums.

Will Chernoff
Sep 11, 202413 min read


Neil Swainson: Here for a While | Canadian Originals
Neil perfects his bass tone, writes for three horns for the first time in his career, and meets old and new friends in peak form.

Will Chernoff
Aug 28, 202418 min read


Benjamin Sigerson: The Forest for the Trees | Canadian Originals
With five keyboard players, a vocalist, and no rhythm section, Ben’s Cellar debut is something else.

Will Chernoff
Aug 14, 202418 min read


Bandcamp becomes our official online retailer!
Starting on July 1st The Cellar Music Group will be offering our recordings exclusively through Bandcamp. Read more...
Cory Weeds
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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