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Empirical, The significance of collaboration.

Empirical, formed in 2007, has established itself as one of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking jazz ensembles. The band’s core line-up consists of Nathaniel...

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Interview: Thomas Stieger

Many people have heard his bass tones, but far fewer know his name. That should change with “Choices” (Leopard / Jazzline), the debut of the electric bassist Thomas...

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Cyrille Aimée, Finding Inspiration in the Costa Rican Jungle

As I prepared for this interview with Cyrille Aimée, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much has changed since our last interview in Jazz In Europe a number of years ago....

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Interview: Veronika Harcsa & Bálint Gyémánt.

Kicking off a new series by Marieke Meischke titled “Cities of Jazz, Marieke travels to Budapest to speak with two of the cities top exponents of the jazz scene,...

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Interview: Daniel Dettwiler – Recording Jazz, part 1

I recently had the privilege of conducting an extensive interview with Daniel Dettwiler, one of Europe’s leading recording engineers specializing in jazz. What was initially...

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Miha Gantar, Embracing the possibilities of the Infinite!

Editors Note: This Interview was the cover story for the Autumn 2024 edition of the Jazz In Europe print magazine. Since the release of this edition, Miha has now released the...

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David Linx, Outside of the Ordinary

David Linx is in no doubt one of the most versatile and creative male vocalists on the Europen, and indeed the world jazz scene. As the son of the composer and musician Elias...

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Artist Feature: Claire Martin, The Swedish Connection

Claire Martin stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of British jazz, earning critical acclaim and solidifying her position as a prominent artist on the UK jazz scene. Over...

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Featured Interview: The Bliss Quintet.

Last year during Jazzahead! Club Night, a young Norwegian ensemble caught my attention during the club night – “The Bliss Quintet.” Originally, I hadn’t...

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Interview: Peter Braunholz – A round trip in creativity.

German label Mons Records recently released a series of “Smooth Jazz” singles and albums under the project names Groovaz and Brownie. While Smooth Jazz has long been a...

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Awakening: A Conversation with Vocalist Mirna Bogdanovic

Berlin, a city known for its rich musical tapestry, has nurtured diverse talents that continue to push the boundaries of jazz artistry. Among these is the Bosnian-Slovenian Mirna...

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