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Garth Knox & the Saltarello Trio – Plays…

Garth Knox & the Saltarello Trio Play “Leonard” from John Zorn’s Book of Angels Prague Music Performance Series at Palac Akropolis August 28 (Monday). Garth Knox, a...

Turkish Mambo, by Lennie Tristano

The technique of overdubbing is second nature to recording artists and sound engineers. You record layers of musical performances one after another until you are satisfied that...

CD Review ~ “Möbius Strip” by Möbius Strip

Italian jazz fusion quartet Möbius Strip has had a mini album released a few months ago on French label Musea Records. On listening to the debut album that takes its name from...

CD Review | Christian Sands “Reach”

New York based pianist Christian Sands at the ripe old age of 28 has already built a large discography both as a leader and sideman. His latest release “Reach” is his début...

Ray Charles last Raelette ~ Andromeda Turre ~ New live EP

After studying at Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory, New York City native Andromeda Turre kickstarted her career as the last Raelette hired to sing for Ray...

Mark Guiliana Impresses at Jazz Middelheim 2017

Editor’s note: Read Peter Beije’s daily roundup overview of his time spent at Jazz Middelheim 2017. I sometimes still question why I enjoy Jazz Middelheim that much....

Itamar Borochov Quartet open the See More Jazz Fest. Rostock (Germany)

Israeli Itamar Borochov will return to Germany after his successful appearance at Jazzahead in April 2017 to perform at the “See More Jazz” Festival in Rostock Germany on...

Art Pepper West Coast Sessions Volumes 2 & 3

In 2016 Omnivore recordings launched it’s series of Art Pepper recordings titled “West Coast Sessions”. Volume 1 & 2 included guest performances with Sonny Stitt...

Herbie Hancock embarks on U.S. leg of his 2017 World Tour.

Featured Image: Douglas Kirkland Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his...

Mads Mathias | A Modern Day Crooner

This summer Danish Singer and Saxophonist Mads Mathias returns to the UK for a number of performances including a BBC Prom appearance. Mads is already somewhat of a star in his...

Joshua Redman to open Oslo Jazz Festival

The 2017 edition of the Oslo Jazz festival take place on August 12th until the 19th. As usual, there will be something for every taste. The program offers a good variety of both...