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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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Frank van Berkel appointed programmer at Amsterdam’s BIMHUIS.

As of 1 January 2018, Frank van Berkel is the new programmer at the BIMHUIS, the famous jazz club in Amsterdam. van Berkel will follow in the footsteps of former programmer/...

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Interview with Jason Miles | Kind of New and more Part 2.

Welcome to part two of our interview with Jason Miles. In part one of the interview we spoke about his Kind of New project and his up-coming European tour as well as Jason’s...

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North Sea Jazz announces International Line-up.

With the 2018 Festival Season fast approaching we are now seeing the major festivals make their first announcements as to who will be headlining the coming edition’s....

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$tateside Records presents Nina Simone’s Colpix singles.

On February 23rd 2018, $tateside Records will release a 2 CD box set and ‘Highlights’ LP, showcasing Nina Simone’s musical journey at Columbia Pictures Records during her...

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Major increase in Songwriter Royalties on streaming platforms.

Following a landmark ruling the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) confirmed its decision concerning the compulsory mechanical royalty that which will be distributed to writers...

Music Industry • News • Technology|

Op-Ed: The Cold War and the Re-Politicization of Jazz.

Just before Christmas Chris Brubeck (Son of Dave Brubeck) tipped us on an article By Billy Perrigo published in Time Magazine. The article looks at the post WWII tours organized...

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Kathleen Potton – ‘Nero’ – CD Review by Fiona Ross

Australian born singer/songwriter’s Kathleen Potton’s debut album Nero, explores her experiences while working, studying and writing all over the world – Australia, Asia...

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Cécile McLorin Salvant, Christian McBride among winners at Grammy’s

Last night saw the presentation at Madison Square Garden in New York of the The 60th annual Grammy Awards. It was the first time since 2003 that the ceremony was held outside Los...

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