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Blue Engine Records announce Wynton Marsalis Septet’s “United We Swing”

Last week Blue Engine Records announced the coming release of their next album: the Wynton Marsalis Septet’s United We Swing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas. Blue...

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Jason Miles returns to Europe with the new “Kind Of New”

On Feb 25 the Blue Note jazz club in Milan will host the kick off date to Jason Miles 2018 Kind of New European tour. Know mainly for his work with Miles Davis Jason has a list of...

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Featured Gig | Walter Smith III “TWIO” at the 606 in London.

Presented in association with UK contemporary jazz label Whirlwind Recordings, acclaimed US saxophonist Walter Smith III will be making his 606 debut as part of the Euro Launch...

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Op-Ed – Social Media and the impact on Creativity in the Music Industry

Editors note: Social Media now plays a vital role in the life of a musician in helping them to earn a living. As Fiona Ross say’s it’s a time consuming pursuit....

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Joost Lijbaart brings “Under the Surface” to Scotland

Under the Surface, the group led by Amsterdam-based drummer Joost Lijbaart, plays its first concerts in the UK this month when it appears in Scotland as part of the Going Dutch...

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Orphy Robinson All Stars presents: The music of Bobby Hutcherson

31st January – Ronnie Scott’s – London. One word: outstanding! Orphy Robinson and his All Stars band “start their journey” with “Knucklebean”, the 1977...

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Stan Tracey’s ReSteamed Records catalogue now available on digital platforms.

Proper Music Distribution and ReSteamed Records announced today that Stan Tracey’s ReSteamed catalogue will finally be available to download and stream via all digital platforms...

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Reggie Washington tours “Rainbow Shadow” in Europe.

In December 2017, bassist Reggie Washington released his latest CD “Rainbow Shadow Vol 2”. Since the release the CD has met with great critical acclaim (see review on...

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Edinburgh churches get into the swing

Churches are hosting a mini-wave of new jazz sessions in Edinburgh, with one new series of concerts beginning this month and another that began last autumn announcing a...

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Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra on tour in Europe.

When it comes to Big Band music it’s long been known that Northern Europe is the place to be. Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands all host world famous professional Big...

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Simon Lasky | About the Moment – CD Review

UK based pianist/ composer, Simon Lasky recently released his follow-up album to his debut release, “Story Inside”. Titled “About The Moment”, this new CD sees Simon in a...

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