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Jazz Fusion Playlist.

The Jazz In Europe Jazz Fusion playlist features the best instrumental Jazz Fusion from the 1970’s to the present. This playlist includes not only the classic tracks that...

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In the land of Erik Leuthäuser,

German vocalist Erik Leuthäuser is known for his unique ability to tell a story and find connections between the past and present. He has ventured into that grey area between...

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Hammond virtuoso Joey DeFrancesco dies aged 51

This morning the news reached us the Joey DeFrancesco has passed away aged 51. According to reports, the exact cause of death is still to yet to be fully determined. I first met...

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Interview: Denis Gäbel – Mingus and More

Recently German based saxophonist Denis Gäbel’s latest album, the “Mingus Sessions” landed in my Jazz In Europe inbox. After hearing the recording and discovering the...

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Album Review: Gianni Gebbia Magnetic Trio, live

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd edition of the Sicilia Jazz Festival in Palermo. As often happens when attending a festival some of the most exciting performances...

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Interview: Bassist Dominik Schürmann speaks about Moons Ago and more.

Earlier this year Swiss double bass player Dominik Schürmann released his latest CD titled “Moons Ago” on the German jazz label Mons Records. Having recently reviewed...

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Festival Review: Sicilia Jazz Festival 2022

Last summer I had the honor of being invited to attend the first edition of the Sicilia Jazz Festival held in the Sicilian capital Palermo. This was a great experience and given...

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Steffen Schorn speaks about the Zurich Jazz Orchestra’s CD trilogy.

Earlier this year the Zurich Jazz Orchestra released the third and final album in the trilogy of recordings conducted by and featuring compositions and arrangements from Steffen...

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CD Review: Dominik Schürmann, Moons Ago.

Earlier this year Swiss double bass player Dominik Schürmann released his latest CD titled Moons Ago on the German jazz label Mons Records. The album features 12 original...

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CD Review | Time for Blue – By The Way

Time for Blue is the debut album from the group “By The Way”. This trio is comprised of pianist and educator Frank Wunsch together with two of his ex-students, vocalist Emese...

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Festival Round-up: Mondriaan Jazz Festival 2021

Last week, 9 October, I attended the Mondriaan Jazz Festival in the Dutch city The Hague. As a regular event on the Dutch calendar it was great to see the festival once again...

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