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Innovative Collaboration: Hemiola / Slow Foot Productions

The Italian indie jazz scene sees a new initiative this month with the launch of Hemiola / Slow Foot Productions, a collaboration between two organizations anchored in both...

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CD Review: Nikola Bankov, Everwanted

Nikola Bankov’s 3rd album as a leader, “Everwanted,” presents a compelling fusion of jazz, Nordic synth-pop, and contemporary sonic textures that resist simple...

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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival announces Online Streaming

This November, the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival offers a fresh dimension for its audience: a digital concert series streaming exclusive performances throughout the month....

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CD Review: Fergus McCreadie, The Shieling

Fergus McCreadie’s album, “The Shieling,” continues his exploration of Scottish folk influences through the prism of modern jazz, presenting a deeply rooted yet...

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Belgrade Jazz Festival 2025 Opens today

The 41st Belgrade Jazz Festival opens today, October 22, setting Serbia’s capital resonating once again with a distinctly international pulse. Under this year’s theme, *On the...

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WOMEX 2025 kicks off tomorrow

WOMEX 2025 kicks off tomorrow in Tampere, Finland, marking a significant return to the city after six years. From October 22 to 26, the Worldwide Music Expo will draw artists,...

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Legendary Strata-East Titles Announced for Physical Release

Mack Avenue Music Group and Strata-East Records have announced a landmark campaign to reissue four influential albums from the Strata-East catalogue, marking a renewed commitment...

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Festival Review: Reykjavik Jazz 2025 Iceland

Being a (jazz) musician in Iceland is a complicated profession. Gigs are few and far between, and outside of Reykjavik, performance opportunities are even more scarce. However,...

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Thomas Morgan Announces First Album as Leader

Bassist Thomas Morgan will release his debut album, “Around You Is a Forest,” on November 7, 2025, via Loveland Music. This recording marks Morgan’s first release as...

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CD Review: Suntou Susso, Jaliya Silokang

Suntou Susso’s album, “Jaliya Silokang: The Path of a Griot,” is a thoughtful continuation of the long-standing Manding tradition, presenting a modern perspective...

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Jazzfest Berlin 2025: Where Will You Run When the World’s on Fire?

With Autumn now upon us, Berlin once again becomes the gathering ground for one of the continent’s most prestigious and forward-looking jazz festivals. Jazzfest Berlin, now...

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