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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...

Jazz FM Awards 2026 nominees announced.

The Jazz FM Awards have announced the nominees for their 2026 edition, revealing a line-up that underlines just how broadly jazz, soul and blues are speaking to audiences right...

CD Review: Eddie Bruce, For Dreamers and their Dreams

Eddie Bruce’s new album, For Dreamers and Their Dreams, is the sound of a seasoned vocalist finally stepping fully into the big band spotlight he has long cherished. Drawing on...

CD Review: Jasna Jovićević, Simple Joy

Simply Joy is the new album by saxophonist and composer Jasna Jovićević, released on 2 January on 33 Jazz Records. It features an ensemble conceived by Jasna herself:...

Simon Spillett & Kim Cypher present ‘Unification’

Simon Spillett, one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures and Kim Cypher, one of Britain’s most exciting and exuberant musicians join forces to present ‘Unification‘ in...

EyiTemi: Fighter

Behind the scenes we all have our struggles. Some of us work to find different strategies to cope with these struggles (I hope) and sometimes those strategies work, sometimes they...

WAAN: Exploring Boundaries in Jazz and Dance Fusion

One of the most exciting Dutch bands right now is WAAN, a creative partnership between seasoned alto saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wizard Emiel van Rijthoven. WAAN delivers...

A Tale of Two Cities: In Conversation with Rin Seo

Hailing from South Korea, composer, conductor and pianist Rin Seo encompasses the ever-changing nature of the ensemble jazz scene, through her 14 piece genre-defying Rin Seo...

Live Review: Soweto Kinch, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, London

The orchestral premiere of Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, the final part of Soweto’s Kinch astounding trilogy was truly something to behold. Six years ago, the important...

Love Supreme Jazz Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Love Supreme Jazz Festival, the UK’s largest outdoor celebration of jazz, funk and soul, is set to return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th,...

Nichola Pope presents: Herstory

Saxophonist and composer Nichola Pope is bringing ‘Herstory’ to the stage for the first time, premiering at the EFG London Jazz Festival, Nov 14th at Karamel Club....