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Kurt Elling and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Kurt Elling, one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of our time, is set to take to the stages of Scotland alongside the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) in a series of...

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Jean-Luc Ponty’s Iconic Instruments Up for Auction

Tarisio, the world’s leading auction house for fine instruments, has announced a groundbreaking sale featuring a collection of electric violins that have defined the career...

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CD Review: Daniel García, Wonderland

Daniel García, a prominent figure in Spanish jazz, presents his third album on ACT Music with “Wonderland.” Due for release on August 30 2024, this latest offering...

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Festival Review: Canarias Jazz Y Mas International Jazz Festival

I seem to be making a habit of covering jazz festivals on islands, from St Lucia, Nevis, St Kitts and Tobago in the Caribbean to Mallorca and Malta in the Mediterranean and just...

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Endea Owens: Making the Invisible Visible

It is hard to believe that it has been only six years since Endea Owens graduated from the prestigious Julliard School. Her achievements since that time (and before and during)...

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CD Review: Allegra Levy, Out of the Question

Out of the Question is the last album of the jazz vocalist Allegra Levy released on the 20th May 2024 with SteepleChase Records. Levy, a Connecticut native now based in New York,...

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CD Review: Empirical, Wonder Is The Beginning

Released in March 2024, with a vinyl LP release slated for later this month, Empirical’s latest album “Wonder Is The Beginning” marks the recording return of one...

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Festival Review: Ystad Jazz Festival 2024

With 15 years under its belt, the Ystad Sweden Jazz Festival has firmly established itself on the European jazz map. The festival organizers took this milestone as an opportunity...

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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Contest
Applications for the 11th Edition Now Open

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club's 11th annual online competition is now accepting entries until September 21st, 2024. Open to all ages worldwide, with categories for Jazz and Beyond Jazz, the competition offers a unique opportunity for musicians to be heard by an international panel of judges including jazz critics and other industry experts. The competition also offers substantial prizes that can significantly boost winners' careers.

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Interview: Daniel Dettwiler – Recording Jazz, part 1

I recently had the privilege of conducting an extensive interview with Daniel Dettwiler, one of Europe’s leading recording engineers specializing in jazz. What was initially planned as a one-hour conversation evolved into a...

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Miha Gantar, Embracing the possibilities of the Infinite!

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Editors Note: This Interview was the cover story for the Autumn 2024 edition of the Jazz In Europe print magazine....

David Linx, Outside of the Ordinary

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David Linx is in no doubt one of the most versatile and creative male vocalists on the Europen, and indeed the world...

Artist Feature: Claire Martin, The Swedish Connection

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Claire Martin stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of British jazz, earning critical acclaim and solidifying...

Featured Interview: The Bliss Quintet.

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Last year during Jazzahead! Club Night, a young Norwegian ensemble caught my attention during the club night –...

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Cyrille Aimee
à Fleur de Peau

Cyrille Aimée, returns with "À Fleur de Peau," an album
of African dance rhythms and Spanish folk songs with
contemporary pop simplicity. Now available on
Whirlwind Recordings.

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CD Review: Daniel García, Wonderland

Daniel García, a prominent figure in Spanish jazz, presents his third album on ACT Music with “Wonderland.” Due for release on August 30 2024, this latest offering...

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CD Review: Allegra Levy, Out of the Question

Out of the Question is the last album of the jazz vocalist Allegra Levy released on the 20th May 2024 with SteepleChase Records. Levy, a Connecticut native now based in New York,...

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CD Review: Empirical, Wonder Is The Beginning

Released in March 2024, with a vinyl LP release slated for later this month, Empirical’s latest album “Wonder Is The Beginning” marks the recording return of one...

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Etienne Charles, Creole Orchestra

Trinbagonian trumpeter, composer, and arranger Etienne Charles is poised to release his latest album, “Creole Orchestra,” on September 14, 2024, throughout Europe. The...

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Rene Kroemer, No One Here

German pianist Rene Kroemer’s latest release, “No One Here,” is set to make its full debut on October 11, 2024, through the German label Mons Records. In an...

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Marta Sanchez, Perpetual Void

Marta Sanchez’s latest album, “Perpetual Void,” marks a significant milestone in her career as a pianist and composer. Following the success of her 2022 release, “SAAM...

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Arik Strauss, Solitude

Recently I had the privilege of reviewing Arik Strauss’s latest album, “Solitude,” released a few months ago OPM Records. Strauss, a multifaceted artist known for his...

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Sandro Sáez Trio, No Perspective

Given the prevailing challenges in society, it’s unsurprising that these issues influence the work of many musicians. Recently, an album reflecting this sentiment landed on my...

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Winther, Andersson. Watts, WAW

I’ve always believed that the convergence of diverse influences often yields some remarkable results. ‘WAW!’, the debut Trio recording by the trio of Carl Winther, Richard...

Mons Records

Founded in 1991, Mons records is one of the most innovative German jazz labels with an extensive catalogue of more than spanning the full gamut of the jazz genre and featuring many of the most iconic musicians of the era. Find out more at the Mons Records website.

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