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CD Review: Donny McCaslin, Lullaby for the Lost

Donny McCaslin’s “Lullaby for the Lost,” released on September 26, 2025, via Edition Records, is a striking continuation of his adventurous trajectory in contemporary jazz...

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Festival Review: Tampere Jazz Happening 2025

The Tampere Jazz Happening in Finland´s third largest city celebrated a brilliant 44th edition with a very colourful programme. Some things were different this year in Tampere at...

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Live Review: Allegra Levy at The Karamel Club, London

When Allegra Levy stepped onto the small stage at The Karamel in London, the room was already full of anticipation. I had reviewed her album Out of the Question last year, but her...

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CD Review: Ginman Blachman Dahl, Play Ballads

Listening to Ginman Blachman Dahl’s “Play Ballads” feels like entering a space where time stretches and melody breathes. The Danish trio, pianist Carsten Dahl,...

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Ola Onabulé & Hazelrigg Brothers Unveil New Acoustic Collaboration.

On November 14, 2025, Aliud Records will release “It’s Never Over”, a compelling new album from British-Nigerian vocalist and songwriter Ola Onabulé, alongside the...

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Festival Review: Vilnius Jazz 2025

Thirty-eight years ago, Antanas Gustys started Vilnius Jazz, the oldest annual jazz festival in Lithuania’s capital. With a focus on French improvised music and US avant-garde...

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CD Review: Jakob Dreyer. Roots and Things

Jakob Dreyer’s “Roots and Things” stands as a measured advance in his progression as a bassist and bandleader, presenting a coherent and immersive set of original...

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Remembering Jack DeJohnette, Drummer, Innovator, & Legend

Jack DeJohnette, one of jazz’s most influential drummers, composers, and bandleaders, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 83. His death marks the end of a remarkable...

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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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