Andrew Read – Jazz in Europe

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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...

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CD Review: Beto Paciello, The Stoic Suite

Brazilian pianist-composer Beto Paciello has spent over four decades as one of São Paulo’s most in-demand commercial musicians — seven seasons as musical director of...

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Miles Davis at 100: Decca France Reissues “Ascenseur pour l’échafaud”

As the jazz world marks the centenary of three of the music’s most towering figures — Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Tony Bennett, all born in 1926 — the releases and...

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Universal Music Launches New Global Jazz Platform

Universal Music Group’s Global Classics & Jazz division has announced the launch of Everything Jazz, a new digital platform and online store dedicated entirely to jazz...

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CD Review: Bobby Wiens, Focus

Denver-based drummer Bobby Wiens arrives at his second album as a leader with something to say — and the compositional confidence, the band, and the recording to say it...

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Sweden Takes Centre Stage at jazzahead! 2026

Next week, the world’s largest jazz gathering descends on Bremen for its 20th anniversary edition, with Sweden shining as partner country in a dazzling display of Nordic...

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Michael Bede Dunlop set to release Debut album as leader.

Michael Bede Dunlop’s forthcoming album marks a major step forward for the UK-based artist who has been quietly building a reputation for melodic, narrative-driven jazz with a...

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Jazz FM Awards 2026 nominees announced.

The Jazz FM Awards have announced the nominees for their 2026 edition, revealing a line-up that underlines just how broadly jazz, soul and blues are speaking to audiences right...

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CD Review: Fergus McCreadie, The Shieling

Fergus McCreadie’s album, “The Shieling,” continues his exploration of Scottish folk influences through the prism of modern jazz, presenting a deeply rooted yet...

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Legendary Strata-East Titles Announced for Physical Release

Mack Avenue Music Group and Strata-East Records have announced a landmark campaign to reissue four influential albums from the Strata-East catalogue, marking a renewed commitment...

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CD Review: Suntou Susso, Jaliya Silokang

Suntou Susso’s album, “Jaliya Silokang: The Path of a Griot,” is a thoughtful continuation of the long-standing Manding tradition, presenting a modern perspective...

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