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CD Review, Lauren Bush, Tide Rises

Lauren Bush’s latest album, “Tide Rises,” stands as a showcase of her artistic growth and vision. With her previous release, “All My Treasures,” and...

Heartcore for Nepal: A Musical Bridge Across Cultures

Heartcore Records, the independent music label founded by guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, has announced its latest initiative: Heartcore for Nepal. This project, the seventh annual...

CD Review: “Nocturnes” by Anna Bignami Sextet

Composer and arranger Anna Bignami released her latest album, “Nocturnes,” featuring her current Sextet last Friday. This collection of five tracks includes three...

CD Review: Hyeonseon Baek, Longing

Korean singer Hyeonseon Baek, recently released his debut CD, “Longing,” on the You & Me label. The album comprises four of Baek’s original tunes and six...

Featured Gig: Jazz Sisters, A celebration of vocal Jazz

On June 27th, Women in Jazz Media are holding a special event to raise money for vocalist Anita Wardell. Jazz Sisters: A celebration of vocal jazz Anita was scheduled to perform...

Blue Note Records Pops Up at Glasgow Jazz Festival

As part of this years edition of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Records, the legendary jazz label, is set to open a pop-up store in the city center this week....

Craft Recordings Unveils New Original Jazz Classics Reissues

Craft Recordings, home to one of the world’s largest and most essential collections of master recordings, has announced the final batch of 2024 reissues for its acclaimed...

Summer Jazz Camp Scotland returns to inspire a new generation

Aspiring jazz musicians can develop their skills with top instrumental tutors in an idyllic location in Scotland’s South Lanarkshire hills from 8th to 12th August. Now in its...

Bob Moses – Preserving the Legacy of a Musical Luminary.

Project Update. Last October we published a story about a documentary project on the life and legacy of legendary drummer Ra Kalam Bob Moses. Since then the project has made...

Contrasting Visions: Benjamin Koppel, from Requiem to Celebration

Saxophonist and composer Benjamin Koppel has recently released two contrasting yet equally compelling albums that showcase his remarkable versatility and artistic vision. With...

Meshell Ndegeocello’s Powerful Homage to James Baldwin

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her second Blue Note album, a profound tribute to the legendary writer and activist James Baldwin. Titled No More Water: The Gospel Of James...