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Barrett Martin Interview by Fiona Ross

The drummer, percussion, composer, ethnomusicologist Barrett Martin has played on many Rock, Blues and World Music albums and last year won the Latin Grammy for producing...

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Gig Review: Keyon Harrold, jazz trumpeter par excellence play’s Ronnie Scott’s

The heart and soul of Keyon Harrold, jazz trumpeter par excellence and political activist, spill on the Ronnie Scott’s stage with great passion. At the time of writing, Keyon...

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Interview: Paul Hanson one of the world’s best-known jazz bassoonists

Paul Hanson is one of the world’s best-known jazz bassoonists. Playing an instrument more often associated with classical music, he has managed to clear his own path building a...

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Allan Harris brings his tribute to Eddie Jefferson to Europe

Later this month New York based vocalist Allan Harris will return to Europe for a number of festival performances and club dates. Harris recently released his latest album, a...

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The Zurich Jazz Orchestra, An interview with Steffen Schorn

Formed in 1995 the Zurich Jazz Orchestra has rightly earned it’s place among Europe’s top professional Big Bands. From it’s humble beginnings as a rehearsal band and...

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CD Review | John Coltrane, Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album

Last Friday saw the release of “a lost” studio album by John Coltrane. Titled “Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album,” it was recorded on 6 March, 1963 and...

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Christian Sands | Reach Further Tour

New York based pianist Christian Sands can be seen as one of the rising stars on today jazz scene. In April 2017 he released his 8th album and his first for Mack Avenue Records....

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Interview with North Sea Jazz Festival Director – Jan Willem Luyken.

The North Sea Jazz Festival is one of those Iconic European festivals that has gone along way in defining the genre. Founded in 1976 by entrepreneur Paul Arket the festival is not...

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Interview with Jan Sturiale: Roadmaps + European Tour

Italian guitarist Jan Sturiale embarks on a European tour this summer to promote his latest album titled ‘Roadmaps’. The album is Sturiale’s fourth album to date and...

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CD Review | Zurich Jazz Orchestra, “Three Pictures”

For lovers of big band music Europe is a great place to be. The continent is rich in tradition and sports many top class professional ensembles. The Zurich Jazz Orchestra can...

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Grandmaster Brad Mehldau one star attraction at Gent Jazz Festival 2018

The concert of the Brad Mehldau Trio at Gent Jazz Festival (June 29th – July 8th) is the one I most look forward to. The way the pianist constructs his music, can take you into...

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