Jan Fritz – Jazz in Europe

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Vinyl Collectors Trends In 2025

In 2025, the European jazz vinyl market remains a vibrant and rapidly expanding segment within the broader resurgence of vinyl records. Data from market research reports estimate...

The Cutting Edge: the crucial step in creating vinyl LP’s

Welcome to another instalment of “The Vinyl Corner.” This month, we’re exploring the fascinating process of cutting masters for vinyl LPs—a crucial step in creating the...

Industry Gears up for jazzahead! 2025

The city of Bremen is gearing up to host the 19th edition of jazzahead!, one of the most significant international gatherings for the jazz industry. Taking place from April 23 to...

Zev Feldman, The Jazz Detective

Producer Zev Feldman is well-known in the jazz world for his expertise in unearthing previously unreleased recordings from iconic musicians in jazz history. A prime example is the...

CD Review: Susanne Alt, Jazz In The Space-time Continuum

Neither absolute space nor absolute time exists however, space and time are interconnected rather than independent entities. This continuum mirrors well-executed music; they...

Johannes Enders: A Musical Odyssey Unveiled on Tour

In the dynamic world of the German jazz scene, one name stands tall – Johannes Enders. This German saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator has carved an impressive...

Wayne Shorter’s Cosmic Journey: A Tribute to a Jazz Icon

This year marked a significant departure from our earthly realm as Wayne Shorter bid farewell. Embarking on a boundless voyage through the endless expanse of the universe, he...

Stanley Clarke, Innovative Liberator Of The Bass.

Born today, June-30, 1951 in Philadelphia, bassist Stanley Clarke will celebrate his 72nd birthday! Clarke started out playing accordion however quickly changed to violin, then...

Miles Davis, the Magician of being in the now!

Today, May-26, 1926 a music giant was born. Miles Davis, often named „Prince of Darkness“, was an original, lyrical soloist on the trumpet and demanding group leader. He was...

jazzahead! 2022 : Once again Bremen is the World’s capitol of Jazz

After two years of being unable to meet in person due to Corona, this year it will again be possible for musicians, labels and organizers to meet face to face in Bremen at the...

Florian Arbenz Conversations

After almost two years of the corona pandemic, many musicians and organizers hope to finally be able to look forward and plan together again. The first festivals are to take place...