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Interview: Emma Rawicz

At just 23 years old, London-based saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz has already achieved significant recognition on both the UK and European jazz scenes, accomplishments many...

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Dave Stapleton – Edition Records

An in-depth interview exploring the growth of a leading independent jazz label and its founding artist’s vision. Edition Records has grown into one of the major independent...

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ED PARTYKA: on legacy, leadership, and creative evolution

I’ve been planning to interview Ed Partyka for some time, and the recent release from the Zurich Jazz Orchestra in May, and the release of his new album offered a timely...

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CD Review: Metropole Orchestra, Arakatak

Eight decades in, the Metropole Orchestra remains one of Europe’s most remarkable musical institutions — and Arakatak, their 80th anniversary album, is a celebration that...

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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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