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...
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)...
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,...
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...
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...
Jazz North, the Strategic Development Agency for jazz in the North of England, has announced a new round of its New Northern bursary scheme. The program aims to support grassroots...
Cyrille Aimée, the French-born jazz vocalist known for her interpretations of classic songs and gypsy jazz influences, has taken a bold new direction with her latest album,...
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...
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.
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...
“6 Doin’ Jazz” is a captivating 2023 music documentary that delves into the world of jazz through the lens of an extraordinary sextet. Featuring internationally acclaimed...
This coming autumn, German trumpeter Thimo Niesterok gears up to release his third album, “Stepping Forward,” on October 20th, 2023, on the Mons Records label. Niesterok, one...
Released through Anzic Records, Vocalist and composer Nicky Schrire leads Canadian Quartet on ‘Nowhere Girl’, first album in ten years. Born in London and grew up in Cape Town, South...
BMG & The Montreux Jazz Festival recently announced the release of Paco De Lucía: The Montreux Years. Released on the 24th of February this year, the latest instalment in the...
Jazz vocalist Paul Jost has been making waves lately on the New York scene performing at many of the cities best known venues. Known as a consummate storyteller, Paul is highly regarded for...
This weeks featured video presents the title track from vocalist Sara Gazarek’s latest EP “Vanity”. Following her successful release “Thirsty Ghost” in 2019...
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.
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,...
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...
Cyrille Aimée, the French-born jazz vocalist known for her interpretations of classic songs and gypsy jazz influences, has taken a bold new direction with her latest album,...
Trinbagonian trumpeter, composer, and arranger Etienne Charles is poised to release his latest album, “Creole Orchestra,” on September 14, 2024, throughout Europe. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.