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The Eli Degibri Quartet at the Jazz Standard – Tonight in New York – 26 September, 2017

Showcasing more than 40 acts from around the world, the 2017 jazzahead showcase program was once again a voyage of discovery. Personal highlights include the performance from...

A Little Jazz Festival That Greets the World – Oct 10 -14th, 2017

“Jazz Goes to Town” in Hradec Kralove, East Bohemia—A Little Jazz Festival That Greets the World October 10-14th, 2017 Jazz Goes to Town is an international music festival...

Concord Music acquires Savoy label Group.

Yesterday Billboard announced that the Concord Music Group has “continued it’s acquisition spree by” acquiring the Savoy Label. Originally known as Concord Jazz,...

Featured Gig | Kenneth Dahl Knudsen – Tété, Utzon Center Aalborg, Denmark

Danish Bassist Kenneth Dahl Knudsen will return to his native Aalborg in Denmark for a performance with his new band “Tété” on the 31st of October at the Utzon...

Craig Handy with Jonathan Gee Trio | UK Tour Dates

New York based saxophonist Craig Handy will perform a number of dates in the UK in October. Born in Oakland, CA Handy moved to New York in 1986, as part of the groundbreaking...

HUDSON | Jazz Super-band of 2017

Jack DeJohnette (drums), Larry Grenadier (bass), John Medeski (keyboards), and John Scofield (guitar)… what more can I say? This jazz super-band called HUDSON is currently on a...

Michael Brecker’s son launches bone marrow donor drive.

Michael Brecker’s son Sam is organizing a drive in his local town of Hastings-on-Hudson in New York State, to raise awareness of the need for people to be screened as...

Moncho Rios – ‘Just Feeling’ – CD Review by Nigel J.

While I receive many submissions for review at Jazz In Europe, I made first contact with Moncho Rios, after hearing a sample track via his YouTube Channel. I was immediately...

New John Coltrane Mural rises in Philadelphia.

In 1952 John Coltrane purchased a house at 1511 33rd street in the Strawberry Mansion area of Philadelphia. Coltrane purchased the house for his family after leaving the U.S.Navy...

Sex & Free Jazz – Sex Mob on Tour in London & Europe 2017

Talk about sexy music for intellectuals. New York City’s Sex Mob is celebrating 20 years of their existence dedicated to making sultry experimental jazz. While they are best...

UK Parliamentary Jazz Award nominees announced.

The 2017  nominees for the UK  Parliamentary Jazz Awards have just been announced. The Parliamentary Jazz Awards in the United Kingdom are organised by the All Party...