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Aline Homzy takes Jazz Violin to new Heights

Aline Homzy’s debut album “Éclipse,” released on August 25, 2023, via Elastic Recordings, is a breathtaking journey into the uncharted territories of jazz...

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London’s Ladbroke Hall Introduces Jazz Series

London arts center Ladbroke Hall, known for its vibrant cultural tapestry, is set to embark on a new journey as it introduces its brand-new event series, “Friday...

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Charlotta Kerbs and The Strays

Charlotta Kerbs and The Strays is a new band kicking up a storm, co-founded by Finnish singer/songwriter Charlotta Kerbs and bassist/songwriter Darrell Craig Harris. Born out of...

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Festival Review: Ystad Jazz Festival Sweden

Ystad is a small town in southern Sweden. The picturesque old town with its small houses and old churches became known worldwide, thanks in large part to the writer Henning...

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Miguel Zenón Appointed Assistant Professor of Jazz at MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is breaking new ground in the world of jazz education by appointing renowned alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and MacArthur...

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Exploring Musical Frontiers: Lyft Trio’s “Nord”

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, genre boundaries are meant to be pushed, and artistic innovation knows no bounds. Enter the Lyft Trio, led by the creative...

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Festival Review: Viljandi Folk Festival, Estonia

Before I start, please accept my apologies. This article won’t be a jazz festival report, as it’s about a folk festival, although folk music is also a form of...

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CD Review, LILAMORS, When I Am Dead, My Dearest.

To say that 2020 was a crazy year, some would say, could be seen as one the worlds greatest understatements, myself included. In the autumn of that year I remember an album...

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Wayne Shorter’s Cosmic Journey: A Tribute to a Jazz Icon

This year marked a significant departure from our earthly realm as Wayne Shorter bid farewell. Embarking on a boundless voyage through the endless expanse of the universe, he...

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Awakening: A Conversation with Vocalist Mirna Bogdanovic

Berlin, a city known for its rich musical tapestry, has nurtured diverse talents that continue to push the boundaries of jazz artistry. Among these is the Bosnian-Slovenian Mirna...

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Matt Ruddick and the Funkiest Man Alive

Matt Ruddick co-founder of Kind Of Jazz and author of Funny Valentine: The Story Of Chet Baker has recently published his second book Funkiest Man Alive: Rufus Thomas and Memphis...

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