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Blue Note Takes on London as UK Venues Battle Headwinds

In early 2026, London will welcome the first UK branch of the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club—a move generating both excitement and speculation about what this means for the city’s...

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Spinifex: Navigating The “Gray Zone”

For almost twenty years, Tobias Klein has built a clear path in modern jazz and improvised music. As the leader of Spinifex, an Amsterdam-based group known for mixing composition...

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CD Review: Zurich Jazz Orchestra, Neat Little Songs

Marking its 30th anniversary, the Zurich Jazz Orchestra’s (ZJO) latest studio album, *Neat Little Songs*, signals a clear and deliberate shift in direction for the ensemble. It...

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CD Review: Eishan Ensemble, Northern Rhapsody

“Northern Rhapsody” is the latest album by Eishan Ensemble, a group renowned for their innovative fusion of Persian classical music with jazz and contemporary sounds....

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Nduduzo Makhathini: European Tour

Nduduzo Makhathini was born in 1982 in uMgungundlovu, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Growing up in a Zulu cultural environment, he was introduced early to the connection between...

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Mauro Sigura Embarks on European Tour

Italian multi-instrumentalist Mauro Sigura is set to embark on a European tour, showcasing his latest project DUNIA alongside collaborative performances with Migrantes and the...

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Larry Goldings Unveils Piano Trio Album, I Will

Larry Goldings, best know for his Hammond organ playing, released a new live piano trio album titled “I Will” yesterday. This release marks a significant departure...

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CD Review: Kristin Korb, Sweet Dreams

Copenhagen based vocalist and bassist Kristin Korb, is set to release her tribute album to the Eurythmics titled “Sweet Dreams” on October 25, 2024. While I typically...

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Kurt Elling and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

Kurt Elling, one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of our time, is set to take to the stages of Scotland alongside the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) in a series of...

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CD Review: Daniel García, Wonderland

Daniel García, a prominent figure in Spanish jazz, presents his third album on ACT Music with “Wonderland.” Due for release on August 30 2024, this latest offering...

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CD Review: Empirical, Wonder Is The Beginning

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...

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