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Cindy Blackman Santana: Creating Freethinkers

Cindy Blackman Santana. Drummer, bandleader, and inspiration. An artist who continually pushes boundaries and strengthens the power of community. An artist who makes you feel,...

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CD Review: Raw Fish, Crudo

Raw Fish, the Amsterdam-based duo comprising Danish guitarist Teis Semey and Italian drummer Giovanni Iacovella, have unleashed their debut mini-album, “Crudo,” and...

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Saxophonist Mike Monford to release “The Cloth I’m Cut From”

The choice of Cliff Bell’s as the setting for the recording of “The Cloth I’m Cut From” is significant. The legendary jazz club, named after John Clifford...

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CD Review: Fernando Brox, From Within

Malaga-born, Basel-based flutist and composer Fernando Brox has embarked on a deeply personal and introspective musical voyage with his fourth album as a bandleader, “From...

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What’s on at Ronnie Scotts?

In the heart of London’s vibrant Soho district lies a true gem of the jazz world – Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. This iconic venue has been a mecca for music lovers and...

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CD Review: Eddie Bruce, The Magic and Music of Tony Bennett.

When the legendary Tony Bennett left us in 2023 at age 96, he was rightly hailed as the last of the great saloon singers – those supremely talented vocal stylists who made...

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Pat Metheny Unveils ‘MoonDial’ and UK Tour Dates

The legendary American guitarist, composer, and improviser Pat Metheny has once again pushed the boundaries of his artistry with the announcement of his newest album,...

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Festival Preview: Jazz Stroud 2024

Stroud, nestled in the picturesque Cotswolds, is gearing up to host the much-anticipated Jazz Stroud Festival for its eighth consecutive year, promising a vibrant celebration of...

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Festival Review: April Jazz 2024, Finland

A freak late snowstorm kicked off April Jazz for the first time in its 37-year history, which even included an October edition during the pandemic. By the time the nine-day...

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CD Review: Arik Strauss, Solitude

Recently I had the privilege of reviewing Arik Strauss’s latest album, “Solitude,” released a few months ago OPM Records. Strauss, a multifaceted artist known...

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Entering The World of The Hat with Sultan Stevenson

Pianist, composer and rising star Sultan Stevenson has been making significant waves across the globe since the release of his debut album ‘Faithful One’ and winning...

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