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Ola Onabulé & The Hazelrigg Brothers
It's Never Over - New Album out 14 November

It's Never Over is an unique album showcasing Ola Onabulé in a small acoustic setting together with George and Geoff Hazelrigg. The albums seven originals and masterful interpretation of Prince's "Condition of the Heart" reveal a fresh, spontaneous dialogue and profound artistry.

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Album Review: Hannah Horton, Stories In The Wind

Hannah Horton, official Selmer artist, saxophonist, composer and founder of the award winning J Steps releases her much anticipated 4th album Stories On The Wind today showcasing...

Rooted yet Reaching: Fatoumata Diawara, New Album MASSA

Grammy-nominated Malian singer-guitarist Fatoumata Diawara returns on 5th June with MASSA, her most ambitious album to date, produced by French pop icon -M- and released on NØ...

CD Review: Ntjam Rosie, Ntjam Rosie

Nine albums in, Ntjam Rosie knows exactly who she is as an artist — and this record reflects that. Her self-titled album draws directly from her faith, her identity, her...

JAZZ à SEMUR announce 2026 Line-up

JAZZ à SEMUR returns to the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois from 2 to 4 July 2026 for its sixth edition — three days of jazz in one of Burgundy’s most quietly beautiful...

Alma Micic and Lilac Wine

American vocalist Helen Merrill, is sadly often left out of the conversation when exploring legendary jazz vocalists. She performed and recorded with legends throughout her career...

Music Meeting announces final program

The Nijmegen based festival “Music Meeting” has been a quietly radical fixture on the Dutch live music calendar since 1985, and this coming weekend reaches its 40th...

The Queen of Groove: Yolanda Charles

When I was first told I was going to be speaking to Yolanda Charles, I instantly recognised the name. Like many, I was guilty of knowing Charles for her incredible career as a...

Isabelle Bodenseh: Dignity

Isabelle Bodenseh’s new album Dignity presents us with a deeply personal insight into her multi-faceted world. Through her music, we see Isabelle – musician, composer,...

The Jazz France Balkans Network convenes for its 6th gathering

On 14 and 15 May 2026, the city of Dijon hosts the sixth meeting of the Jazz France Balkans Network — a multilateral project that links French and Western Balkan cities through...

CD Review: Jason Miles, 100 Miles for Miles Davis

Jason Miles has earned the right to make this record. Not many people can say they were in the room when Miles Davis was reinventing himself for the late 1980s — but Miles was,...

Craft Recordings marks the centennial of Miles Davis with Miles ’56

There are moments in jazz history that only reveal their full significance in retrospect. The two sessions Miles Davis convened at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey —...

European Jazz Conference 2026 Comes to Cologne

From 24 to 27 September 2026, Cologne becomes the centre of gravity for European jazz and improvised music, as the Europe Jazz Network convenes its annual conference in Germany...

Nabou Claerhout: Navigating Identity, Expression and Renewal.

Trombonist and composer Nabou Claerhout’s star is firmly on the rise as she shines a very welcome and much needed light on the jazz trombone. Hailing from Antwerp, her credits...

Rudy van Gelder: Four Albums, One Vision

In the Winter 2026 edition of the Jazz In Europe Magazine, with Rudy Van Gelder prominently featured, I wanted to spotlight four of my favorite albums where his engineering...

CD Review: Metropole Orchestra, Arakatak

Eight decades in, the Metropole Orchestra remains one of Europe’s most remarkable musical institutions — and Arakatak, their 80th anniversary album, is a celebration that...

Gran Canaria Hosts International Jazz Day event

Gran Canaria is not a place that needs to borrow its jazz credentials. The island has been a significant presence on the European jazz calendar for some years, and the Canary...

Eddie Bruce: Rembering Tony Bennett.

With the 100th anniversary of Tony Bennett’s birth approaching in 2026, I heard that Philadelphia-based vocalist Eddie Bruce is planning to bring a tribute to Europe that...

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Ineza
New album IBUKA is now available

Ineza’s debut album "IBUKA" is a deeply personal jazz journey blending neo-soul, folk, and heartfelt storytelling. Featuring rich harmonies, emotive vocals, and vibrant band interplay. Out now on CD, vinyl, and streaming.

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