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Diana Torti in Conversation with Anita Wardell

I recently had the opportunity to hear the amazing well known singer Anita Wardell live. In addition to her extraordinaries artistic qualities, Anita is a sensitive, passionate...

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Blue Note Records: An 85-Year Odyssey

In the annals of musical history, the tale of Blue Note Records stands as an enduring testament to the confluence of passion, innovation, and artistic genius. Eighty-five years...

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CD and Live Review: Germana Stella La Sorsa, Primary Colours

Recorded in May 2023, ‘Primary Colours’ is the second album release by Italian London-based singer songwriter Germana Stella La Sorsa. It’s official release date took us...

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North Sea Jazz Festival 2024 Unveils Eclectic Lineup

The NN North Sea Jazz Festival, renowned as the world’s largest indoor music festival, is set to make its highly-anticipated return to the Ahoy Centre in Rotterdam this...

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Nduduzo Makhathini Trio – South African Afro-Jazz

Pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini, from South Africa, tours Europe with a special trio on the heels of two successful album recordings on Blue Note Records, over the past...

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CD Review: Matt Anderson Quartet, Live at Leeds Jazz Festival

London-based saxophonist Matt Anderson is gearing up to unveil his third album on March 1st, and it’s a departure from his previous studio releases. Aptly titled “Live...

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HiFi-ZEILE: Pierre Wittig’s Sonic Odyssey

Nestled in the legendary Worpswede artists’ colony, where creativity breathes through every cobblestone, HiFi-ZEILE stands as a sanctuary for the “art of...

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Festival Preview: Bodø Jazz Open

For Norwegian standards, Bodø is a quite large city. Situated approximately 1,200 km north of Oslo, 100 km above the Arctic Circle, and at the northern end of the Norwegian...

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Germana Stella La Sorsa: Primary Colours

Singer and Storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa is releasing her new album Primary Colours on January 26th. Supported by Help Musicians, released by 33 Jazz Records and distributed...

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Two Presidents – Jam Session ’94

On January 11, 1994 the US President Bill Clinton was recorded live at the Reduta Jazz Club in Prague, playing sax with Czech jazz players. The recording of this concert was later...

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Festival Preview: Panama Jazz Festival 2024

In 2023, the Panama Jazz Festival marked its 20th edition with a hybrid format, drawing over 40,000 enthusiasts to its diverse array of events. The festival, culminating in a...

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