Steven James – Page 2 – Jazz in Europe

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Jazz and Politics: How Jazz Became a Political Battleground

Few episodes in jazz history are as loaded with irony and as emblematic of Cold War cultural conflict as the Jazz Ambassadors tours. In the late 1950s and 1960s, at the dawn of...

CD Review: Franz von Chossy Group, Mirror 9

Franz von Chossy’s latest release, Mirror 9,  set for release this coming Friday delivers an ambitious and thoughtful nine-part suite, offering the listener a multi-layered...

CD Review: Edgar van Asselt & Ack van Rooyen, Song for Lost Friends

Song for Lost Friends is a poignant and understated tribute to one of the Netherlands’ most cherished jazz voices, Ack van Rooyen. Recorded live at the intimate Huis Kernhem,...

Zurich Jazz Orchestra celebrates 30th anniversary

Zurich Jazz Orchestra (ZJO), a fixture of the European jazz scene for 30 years, will mark its anniversary with a concert at the Moods Jazz Club on October 2, 2025. Founded in 1995...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...