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jazzahead! 2019 – More Youth, and more multinational projects

Plenty of new names, unexpected instrumental combinations, an increased presence of female artists, interesting multinational projects … these are just some of the main...

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The Unstoppable Rise of Music Streaming

Data Journalist Felix Richter reporting for the organisation Statistics who study portal statistics from more than 22,500 sources says that according to Nielsen’s 2018...

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Multi Instrumentalist, Jorge Rossy releases “Beyond Sunday”.

Jorge Rossy is best known as the drummer from the original Brad Mehldau Trio however his new album titled “Beyond Sunday” features him as a vibraphonist. Joining him...

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Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet – The Critics’ Choice on Tour in Europe

On many best of the 2018 lists of jazz critics, Ambrose Akinmusire’s release “Origami Harvest” (Blue Note) is another addition to the crop of jazz greets both street rappers...

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The Unstoppable – Barbara Thompson MBE

Barbara Thompson writes and performs for the saxophone like no other. With love and unwavering respect, she cherishes the instrument when needed, challenges and pushes it beyond...

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Wadada Leo Smith – America’s National Parks

Visionary composer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Wadada Leo Smith brings his multi-media presentation of America’s National Parks to The Appel Room for one night only on...

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CD Review | Fred Hersch, Trio 97 @ the Village Vanguard

To say there has been a lot going on for pianist Fred Hersch during the last year or so would be an understatement. After a highly successful 2017/18 season, earlier this month...

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The Gil Evans Orchestra releases Hidden Treasures.

Tomorrow night at the Cutting Room in New York Miles Evans will lead the Gil Evans Orchestra in a celebration of those classic Monday Night sessions the Gil Evans Orchestra played...

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Erminia Yardley’s Top 10 pick of 2018

“Beauty, poetry and freedom mark this year’s top 10.” Another year has flown by and December is here. It’s that time of the year again, selecting a group of 10...

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Frank Kimbrough Quartet | Monk’s Dreams: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Monk.

In the current environment where streaming platforms account for the majority of music consumed musicians are increasingly looking for ways of creating unique projects to entice...

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CD Review | Ronnie Cuber, Live at Montmartre

When one thinks of jazz in the Danish capital it’s difficult not to include the name of the iconic venue Jazzhus Montmartre. Throughout history, the venue has played host to...

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