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Live Review: Alison Rayner Quintet at The Verdict

On the 4th of April 2025, The Verdict in Brighton hosted the acclaimed Alison Rayner Quintet, a group known for its melodic invention, rhythmic subtlety, and deep musical empathy....

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Jim Hart, The Cloudmakers Trio’s Expanding Universe

Jim Hart has never been one to sit still, musically or otherwise. Whether he’s behind a vibraphone, a drum kit, or a piano, he’s always been drawn to the edges of what’s...

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The Cutting Edge: the crucial step in creating vinyl LP’s

Welcome to another instalment of “The Vinyl Corner.” This month, we’re exploring the fascinating process of cutting masters for vinyl LPs—a crucial step in creating the...

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Joe Sanders: Parallel Paths and finding his unique voice.

Joe Sanders is an American bassist, composer, and producer whose career has taken him from Milwaukee to southern France, where he now calls home. Known for his dynamic versatility...

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A love Supreme, 65 years on.

Editors Note: For the 65th anniversary of John Coltrane’s iconic album A Love Supreme, I, asked Michael Binder to reflect on the enduring legacy and significance of this iconic...

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Spinifex: Navigating The “Gray Zone”

For almost twenty years, Tobias Klein has built a clear path in modern jazz and improvised music. As the leader of Spinifex, an Amsterdam-based group known for mixing composition...

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The Hazelrigg Brothers: Craft and Sonic Integrity.

It’s been some time since I last sat down with the Hazelrigg Brothers, George and Geoff, pianist and bassist respectively and the creative minds behind Hazelrigg Industries....

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CD Review: Germana Stella La Sorsa & Tom Ollendorff

Critically acclaimed Italian singer and storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa and exciting, rising star guitarist Tom Ollendorff are set to release a new studio album ‘After...

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Interview: Ola Onabulé, An artist in Motion

Editor’s Note: This interview with Ola Onabulé is presented in two parts. You’re about to read part one, with part two coming soon—so keep an eye out for the rest of our...

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CD Review: Cloudmakers Trio, A Drop of Hope in the Ocean of Uncertainty

Fifteen years after their formation, Cloudmakers Trio take a decisive step forward with “A Drop of Hope in the Ocean of Uncertainty”. The group consisting of Jim Hart...

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CD Review: Zurich Jazz Orchestra, Neat Little Songs

Marking its 30th anniversary, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra’s (ZJO) latest studio album, *Neat Little Songs*, signals a clear and deliberate shift in direction for the ensemble. It...

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