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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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Emma Rawicz’s Chroma, Discovering the Colors of Music.

Every now and then a new artist emerges from the scene generating a substantial buzz and there’s little doubt that London based saxophonist Emma Rawicz falls into this...

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Germana Stella La Sorsa in conversation with Maddalena Ghezzi

When I first met London-based singer, composer and improviser Maddalena Ghezzi, I was fascinated about the many eclectic interests that inspire her and that converge in her art. I...

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Opening the door to great music with Mr London: Ray Jones

TalentBanq is an exciting and innovative organisation changing the musical landscape across the UK. As a live music agency, they represent a fantastic range of independent artists...

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Erik Truffaz, rollin’: Review & On Tour

Erik Truffaz’s “rollin’” refers to the call of a film director, when it is time to get the camera’s going. So the opening track is taken from a snippet, just a melody by...

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