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New Release: Frank Kaiser discovers a “New World”

“Nighttrain” is the latest project from German based guitarist Frank Kaiser. Having led many projects over his long career, this new project under the apt title “Kaisers...

CD Review: Dan Costa, Beams

Using nature as a guide to artistic expression, multicultural pianist and composer Dan Costa releases his new album “Beams”, paying homage to different forms of light....

A to JazZ Festival presents world music showcase.

This coming summer, the popular A to JazZ Festival brings the first-ever world music showcase to Sofia as part of the main festival that will take place in July. The festival will...

Behind The Pen: A Writer’s Journey with Lara Eidi

The world of jazz (and music) journalism is a competitive struggle at times, particularly for women looking to break the mould and find a name for themselves in a historically...

Something New: On Pink Lane with Abbie Finn

Welcome to the next interview in our Women in Jazz Media series ‘Something New with Esther Bennett’. Exploring new albums through conversation directly with the artist to...

Nilson Matta – Samba Meets Jazz and more.

Recently we published a news item alerting our readers that in April this year, the Samba Meets Jazz Workshops, directed by Brazilian-born, Nilson Matta (bassist for, Trio da Paz,...

Kim Cypher and Liane Carroll: Tomorrow’s Song

Saxophonist, vocalist, composer and band leader Kim Cypher releases another brand-new original track as part of her ‘Brighter Tomorrow’ project – A Tribute to The Arts....

Sicilia Jazz Festival 2023 – Winter edition

Recently I received an invitation to attend the winter edition of the Sicilia Jazz Festival, in Palermo. Presented by the Brass Group, The Sicilia Jazz Festival has quickly become...

Gig Review: Wild Card at the Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall

Wild Card officially launched their new album Cabin 19 Fever to a sold out crowd at the Royal Albert Hall’s the Elgar Room on January 26th. It was my first visit to this venue...

Featured Gig: Fiona Ross at Jazz Cafe Posk

Multi award winning jazz artist and our very own senior writer, Fiona Ross returns to Jazz Café Posk with her exclusive acoustic set on Saturday February 11th. Featuring songs...

Jazz Master Tracks bring back the play along album with a twist.

Every jazz musician over the age of 50 will likely remember Jamey Aebersold’s play along LP’s and for those that don’t, these were a series of LP’s...