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Simon Spillett & Kim Cypher present ‘Unification’

Simon Spillett, one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures and Kim Cypher, one of Britain’s most exciting and exuberant musicians join forces to present ‘Unification‘ in...

EyiTemi: Fighter

Behind the scenes we all have our struggles. Some of us work to find different strategies to cope with these struggles (I hope) and sometimes those strategies work, sometimes they...

WAAN: Exploring Boundaries in Jazz and Dance Fusion

One of the most exciting Dutch bands right now is WAAN, a creative partnership between seasoned alto saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wizard Emiel van Rijthoven. WAAN delivers...

A Tale of Two Cities: In Conversation with Rin Seo

Hailing from South Korea, composer, conductor and pianist Rin Seo encompasses the ever-changing nature of the ensemble jazz scene, through her 14 piece genre-defying Rin Seo...

Live Review: Soweto Kinch, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, London

The orchestral premiere of Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, the final part of Soweto’s Kinch astounding trilogy was truly something to behold. Six years ago, the important...

Love Supreme Jazz Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Love Supreme Jazz Festival, the UK’s largest outdoor celebration of jazz, funk and soul, is set to return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th,...

Nichola Pope presents: Herstory

Saxophonist and composer Nichola Pope is bringing ‘Herstory’ to the stage for the first time, premiering at the EFG London Jazz Festival, Nov 14th at Karamel Club....

CD Review: Donny McCaslin, Lullaby for the Lost

Donny McCaslin’s “Lullaby for the Lost,” released on September 26, 2025, via Edition Records, is a striking continuation of his adventurous trajectory in contemporary jazz...

Festival Review: Tampere Jazz Happening 2025

The Tampere Jazz Happening in Finland´s third largest city celebrated a brilliant 44th edition with a very colourful programme. Some things were different this year in Tampere at...

Live Review: Allegra Levy at The Karamel Club, London

When Allegra Levy stepped onto the small stage at The Karamel in London, the room was already full of anticipation. I had reviewed her album Out of the Question last year, but her...

CD Review: Ginman Blachman Dahl, Play Ballads

Listening to Ginman Blachman Dahl’s “Play Ballads” feels like entering a space where time stretches and melody breathes. The Danish trio, pianist Carsten Dahl,...