Written by We pleased to release the Autumn 2025 edition of Jazz In Europe magazine, now available on our website. This issue opens with a feature on Marike van Dijk and her Nu-Art Orchestra. In an interview conducted by Andrew Read, van Dijk discusses her journey from Friesland to New York and Australia, and back to the Netherlands, highlighting her evolving compositional voice.
The article explores focuses in on her latest project, The Nu-Art Orcheatra and its role as a creative incubator promoting diversity and innovation, marked by a majority of female musicians and original compositions inspired by Dutch jazz traditions.
Steven James provides a detailed history of the Zurich Jazz Orchestra as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. His article covers the band’s development from a rehearsal ensemble to a professional fixture in European jazz, focusing particularly on their new album “Neat Little Songs”, a collaboration with trumpeter Thomas Gansch with music arranged by Ed Partyka. The piece discusses how Partyka’s leadership is guiding the orchestra towards a new artistic phase while maintaining deep respect for its roots, complementing the album review we featured on our website earlier this year.
Peter McLaren’s feature on the German band SADA examines their unique fusion of Middle Eastern maqam music with jazz and rock influences. He recounts SADA’s origins, including Mohamad Fityan’s journey from Syria and the group’s evolution into a collaborative ensemble. The article details the band’s new lineup and preparations for the spring 2026 release of their album “Echoes of Maqam”, highlighting their blending of Arabic and Western musical traditions through composition and collective improvisation.
The issue includes an interview with UK vocalist Ineza, conducted by Andrew Read, chronicling her rise in the jazz scene and the personal and musical experiences shaping her debut album “IBUKA”. The article reflects on themes of identity, loss, and cultural belonging, emphasizing Ineza’s introspective songwriting and growing prominence in contemporary jazz.
We also introduce the Orange Jazz Days, a new festival launching in the Netherlands in October 2025. This festival focuses on homegrown Dutch jazz innovation, large ensembles, and collaborations that represent the spectrum of the country’s jazz heritage and future directions. Steven James contributes an opinion piece on jazz and politics, addressing jazz’s historic function as both a vehicle for protest and cultural dialogue. The article engages with contemporary issues involving artistic freedom, political expression, and the complexities surrounding cultural boycotts and “cancel culture” within the jazz community.
Jan Fritz returns with his Vinyl Corner column, analyzing current collector trends in the European jazz vinyl market. His insight highlights the ongoing resurgence of vinyl, the appeal of high-quality pressings, and the dynamics shaping this segment of jazz consumption.
Looking ahead, the edition previews the upcoming December special, *Behind the Lens*, a compilation celebrating jazz photography. Curated by Jan Veldman, this collection revisits interviews with photographers who have contributed significant visual narratives to jazz culture, featuring portfolios and previously unseen materials that document the intimate, candid, and artistic moments behind the music.
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Last modified: September 30, 2025
