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Album Preview: Ethan Iverson, Technically Acceptable.

Ethan Iverson is gearing up for the release of his second Blue Note Records album, titled “Technically Acceptable,” scheduled for January 2024. However, today marks...

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New Release: Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones, Vol 1

In the kaleidoscope of jazz history, certain recordings emerge as timeless gems, capturing not just music but the essence of an era. “Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones, Volume...

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Album Review: kanoe, Since You’ve Asked

When looking at the current trend of recording jazz interpretations of popular music, Uwe Schenk and his ensemble, Kanoe have hit the mark, releasing an album featuring highly...

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CD Review: Amsterdams Modern Orkest (AM.OK), Re:Brainteaser

Diving into the uncharted waters of sonic exploration, the Amsterdam Modern Orkest (AM.OK) led by the audacious Tijn Wybenga unveiled their latest offering,...

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Maite Hontelé announced to play Gala Concert at jazzahead! 2024

Jazzahead! gears up for a lively twist as it reveals the initial lineup for its 2024 edition. Set to unfold from April 11 to 13, the eighteenth edition of the trade fair and...

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‘Growing Roots’ with Betty Accorsi’s Sonic Images

The combination of music and images has been a powerful one for many many years. Plenty of painters and photographers have crafted their work, galvanised by music, such as Wassily...

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Christine Tobin makes overdue return to Scotland

Award-winning Irish singer Christine Tobin pays her first visit to Scotland in almost ten years when she and her partner, guitarist Phil Robson play duo concerts in Greenock,...

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CD Review: Bliss Quintet, Glasshouse

The Bliss Quintet are among the fresh faces in Norwegian jazz, embodying the vibrancy and innovation synonymous with a new generation of musicians. The band has been heralded as...

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MIHA GANTAR — AMSTERDAM
Release of the second five-album box set on October 20th at Clean Feed Records

Miha Gantar, a young pianist and composer is releasing his second five-album box set in two years on Clean Feed Records. Titled Amsterdam, the box set features the music of Miha in five different ensemble formations with young and well-established musicians in Europe.

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Interview: Peter Braunholz – A round trip in creativity.

German label Mons Records recently released a series of “Smooth Jazz” singles and albums under the project names Groovaz and Brownie. While Smooth Jazz has long been a fixture in the United States, its European...

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Awakening: A Conversation with Vocalist Mirna Bogdanovic

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Berlin, a city known for its rich musical tapestry, has nurtured diverse talents that continue to push the boundaries...

Interview: Roberto Pistolesi

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Recently we reviewed the debut album as a leader album from drummer Roberto Pistolesi, titled “Open Lands and Moving...

Willard Jenkins: Ain’t But A Few of Us

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Willard Jenkins biography describes him as ‘consultant, arts administrator, artistic director, writer, journalist,...

Rickie Lee Jones: In the Company of a Duchess

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Rickie Lee Jones. Songwriter. Storyteller. Trailblazer. Legend. Rickie Lee Jones has been my musical companion almost...

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KANOE - SINCE YOU'VE ASKED
New Album Now Available

Uwe Schenk's Kanoe have hit the mark, releasing an album featuring highly creative versions of songs from the likes of Scott Walker to Robert Wyatt and St. Vincent. With an emphasis on stripping these compositions down to their essence, bathing them in a new light while avoiding excessive zeal, the result is an LP that embodies lyrical jazz and contemplation.

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Album Review: kanoe, Since You’ve Asked

When looking at the current trend of recording jazz interpretations of popular music, Uwe Schenk and his ensemble, Kanoe have hit the mark, releasing an album featuring highly...

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CD Review: Amsterdams Modern Orkest (AM.OK), Re:Brainteaser

Diving into the uncharted waters of sonic exploration, the Amsterdam Modern Orkest (AM.OK) led by the audacious Tijn Wybenga unveiled their latest offering,...

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CD Review: Bliss Quintet, Glasshouse

The Bliss Quintet are among the fresh faces in Norwegian jazz, embodying the vibrancy and innovation synonymous with a new generation of musicians. The band has been heralded as...

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Herve Samb, Jolof

The latest album from guitarist Herve Samb titled “Jolof” was released today via Euleuk Vision Records. With the release of Jolof, his sixth album as a leader, Samb showcases...

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Jonny Kerry, The Melody of You

British Jazz singer-songwriter, pianist & accordionist, Jonny Kerry recently embarked on a collaboration with fellow Accordion and bandoneon virtuoso, Richard Galliano and...

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Kaisers New World, Nighttrain

“Nighttrain” is the latest project from German based guitarist Frank Kaiser. Having led many projects over his long career, this new project under the apt title “Kaisers New...

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Edgar van Asselt, The Gentle Insult.

Dutch composer, producer and keyboard player Edgar van Asselt released his latest album “The Gentle Insult” last Friday. Featuring Jeroen Vierdag on bass and Jorge Rossy on...

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Jakob Bro & Joe Lovano, Once Around The Room.

Co-led by the Danish guitarist Jakob Bro and US saxophonist Joe Lovano, Once Around the Room is a deeply felt and original homage to a common inspiration and beloved colleague –...

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Anat Cohen, “Quartetinho”

Having explored the world of larger ensemble writing and performance with the acclaimed Anat Cohen Tentet, with her latest offering “Quartetinho”, released last week on her...

BLISS QUINTET - GLASSHOUSE
New album now available on Jazzland Records

Norwegian jazz ensemble "Bliss Quintet" is ready to set the jazz world abuzz with the release of their highly anticipated second album, “Glasshouse". Building on the success of their debut album, “Dramaqueen,” the quintet has solidified their position at the vanguard of the new generation and a pioneering force in the Scandinavian contemporary jazz scene.

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