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Finally a worthy tribute to Don Byas in The Netherlands

The CD – “Don Byas meets the Jacobs Brothers” is not just a collection of songs. It gives a picture of an interesting part of Dutch jazz history: the mix of European...

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Esteban Alvarez | ‘Tico Groove’

World-class Steinway pianist Esteban Alvarez has written music for a variety of ensembles, orchestras, and chamber groups in his time– from the Latin Jazz Ensemble, the Caribe...

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Wanderlust by Mike Adcock | CD Review

Mike Adcock is an experienced musician, a player of the accordion and piano. Though a lot of his work has included improvised material he is not exclusively improvisational. He...

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jazzahead! 2017 showcase programme announced.

Yesterday, jazzahead! announced the full showcase program for the 2017 edition of the festival and Trade show. In the press release (reproduced below) jazzahead! noted that this...

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CD Review of Duncan Lamont’s – As if by Magic

Duncan Lamont has contributed hugely to the world of music. He has worked with Gil Evans, Henry Mancini, Norma Winstone, Tina May, Cleo Laine and many more. On this CD, he has...

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Ola Onabule 2016 London Concert Review

On certain rare occasions in your life you can be lucky enough to experience one of those sublime goose bump infused moments when you bear witness to music that reaches into your...

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Marcus Strickland – London Concert Review – “Intense and beautiful”

Marcus Strickland – Twi-Life @ Ronnie Scott’s – Wed 16th November (night 1 of 2) There was a hush in the air on the first night Strickland played at Ronnie Scott’s, on...

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Brazilian Bossa Nova Rosa Passos featuring Kenny Barron

Soak up the sunshine with romantic Brazilian vocalist Rosa Passos and NEA Jazz master pianist Kenny Barron on December 9-10 at 7pm & 9.30pm in the breathtaking beauty of The...

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Jason Lindner’s Now vs. Now

The New York-based keyboardist and pianist Jason Lindner recorded with David Bowie on “Blackstar” (2015), Bowie’s final album, a jazz-infused, melancholic yet soaring swan...

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“A Sardinian extravaganza” Filomena Campus

Filomena Campus Quartet ft Gavino Murgia @ Pizza Express – Soho – London As part of the 2016 EFG London Jazz Festival, Pizza Express in Soho, London, hosted the...

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jazzahead! announces 2017 Gala Concert

By: Nigel J. Farmer | Photos (c) Oliver Reetz and ACT Gregor Hohenberg Last week, details of the opening gala concert for the 2017 edition of jazzahead! were announced. With...

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