Artists

The Gil Evans Orchestra, The Legacy Continues.

Early in January 1949, the first of three sessions took place that would eventually result in one of the most seminal recordings in the history of jazz, The Birth of the Cool....

Artists • Interviews • Magazine • Summer 2019|

Kenny Garrett Interview

Kenny Garrett is a Grammy award-winning saxophonist originally from Detroit Michigan who started his career at the young age of 18 years old as a touring member of Duke Ellington...

Artists • Interviews • Magazine • Summer 2019|

Peter Hedrich speaks about “New Hope” and more.

German trombonist Peter Hedrich released his debut album as a leader in April 2018. The album titled “New Hope” and features Peter’s long-time mentor Jiggs...

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Snarky Puppy’s Michael League speaks about Immigrance.

In March this year, Snarky Puppy’s Michael League was the guest of the month on Qwest TV. March also saw the release of their new album, Immigrance. Willy Kokolo spoke to...

Artists • Featured Artist • Interviews • News • Qwest TV|

Ola Onabulé upcoming Album – POINT LESS

Socially conscious singer/songwriter Ola Onabulé has built an enviable career as an international touring performer and has now turned his attention to the North American...

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Christian Scott: Rhythmic Pathways for the Next Generation.

In April of this year, Rowan Standish-Hayes sat down with Christian Scott to unpick and unveil some of the thinking that inspired him. Never one to shy away from articulating his...

Artists • News • Qwest TV|

Scottish Saxophonist Tommy Smith presented with OBE.

Scottish Jazz Saxophonist Tommy Smith to be presented with OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on July 2nd at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. Tommy Smith says: “At the age of...

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Hashima, an Interview with Igor Miškovic

Serbian quartet Hashima has become one of the countries leading exponents of the contemporary jazz scene. The concept of Hashima began as a cycle of poems that were inspired by...

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Jazzmedia & More | International Concert Series.

German-based Jazz Media company JAZZMEDIA & MORE will launch a series of concerts this coming June at the renown Berlin jazz venue, the B Flat Jazz Club. The series promoted...

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The Energy and Exuberance of Lenore Raphael – Interview

Lenore Raphael is an award-winning classically trained pianist who started out as a child prodigy and performed at Carnegie Hall to significant acclaim whilst in her teens. She is...

Artists • Fiona Ross - Women In Jazz • Interviews • News|

Dee Dee Bridgewater: The Ultimate Jazz Warrior Interview with Fiona Ross

Dee Dee Bridgewater needs no introduction. Triple Grammy winner. Record label head. UN Good Will ambassador. Producer. Tony winner. Mentor. Jazz Legend. She has always been a huge...

Artists • Fiona Ross - Women In Jazz • Interviews • Magazine • News • Spring 2019|