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Album Review: “The Defector” by Henry Spencer.

Henry Spencer, the UK-based trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, is back with his sophomore album, “The Defector.” Following his successful debut, Spencer presents a...

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CD Review: Joshua Espinoza, Songs From Yesterday.

Joshua Espinoza’s sophomore album, “Songs From Yesterday,” emerges as a poignant sonic reflection of his life’s journey and the musical influences that...

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Album Preview: Thimo Niesterok’s “Stepping Forward”

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....

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Album Review: Michael Echaniz, Seven Shades of Violet.

Few debut albums carry the weight of life experiences quite like Michael Echaniz’s “Seven Shades of Violet,” released on September 8, 2023, via Ridgeway Records....

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Album Preview: Mária Reháková’s “TOPOĽANA,”

Mária Reháková, the Slovak-born flautist, singer, and composer, is poised to unveil her debut album, “TOPOĽANA,” accompanied by her London-based sextet. This...

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Sanne Sanne unveils Mountain Child at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s Bimhuis is set to host an extraordinary evening on Thursday, September 14, as the debut album, “Mountain Child,” by Sanne Sanne, comes to life on...

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Itamar Borochov Unveils ‘Arba’ on Greenleaf Music.

Today New York based trumpeter Itamar Borochov prepares to drop his latest masterpiece, ‘Arba’ (‘Four’ in Hebrew). This release marks Borochov’s...

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Aline Homzy takes Jazz Violin to new Heights

Aline Homzy’s debut album “Éclipse,” released on August 25, 2023, via Elastic Recordings, is a breathtaking journey into the uncharted territories of jazz...

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Exploring Musical Frontiers: Lyft Trio’s “Nord”

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, genre boundaries are meant to be pushed, and artistic innovation knows no bounds. Enter the Lyft Trio, led by the creative...

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Emma Rawicz’s Chroma, Discovering the Colors of Music.

Every now and then a new artist emerges from the scene generating a substantial buzz and there’s little doubt that London based saxophonist Emma Rawicz falls into this...

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Album Preview: Luca Boscagin, Nada Para O Carnaval

Ubuntu Music is pleased to introduce the forthcoming release of “Nada Para O Carnaval,” the debut album from accomplished Italian guitarist and composer Luca Boscagin....

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