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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...

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CD Review: Stephen Henderson, Tales of the Skald

Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene has been capturing well-deserved attention from across the UK, with the rise of artists like Fergus McCreadie, Georgia Cécile, and Matt...

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Piano Focus at Dobršská brána Music Festival 2024

The piano is the focus of this year’s Dobršská brána International Music Festival, with European artists or groups from at least seven countries represented in a weekend of...

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Duo with Jim Hall leads Livia’s latest Louis Stewart releases

A previously unreleased live guitar duo recording with Jim Hall leads Dublin-based Livia Records’ latest set of albums featuring Irish virtuoso, Louis Stewart. The Dublin...

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Applications Open for the The 7 Virtual Jazz Competition.

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club, a non-profit organization founded in 2016, has opened entries for the 11th edition of its online jazz competition. This contest, which began as the first...

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CD Review: 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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Etienne Charles Set to Release “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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Siena Jazz Summer Workshop: A Hub for Jazz Education

The Siena Jazz International Summer Workshop, now in its 54th year, continues to be a cornerstone of jazz education in Europe. Set against the backdrop of Siena’s historic...

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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: Stephen Henderson, Tales of the Skald

Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene has been capturing well-deserved attention from across the UK, with the rise of artists like Fergus McCreadie, Georgia Cécile, and Matt...

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CD Review: 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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CD Review: Altus, Mythos

Altus, a quintet comprising trumpeter Dave Adewumi, bassist Isaac Levien, saxophonists Nathan Reising and Neta Raanan, and drummer Ryan Sands, has embarked on a remarkable musical...

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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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