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Germana Stella La Sorsa: Primary Colours

Singer and Storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa is releasing her new album Primary Colours on January 26th. Supported by Help Musicians, released by 33 Jazz Records and distributed...

Two Presidents – Jam Session ’94

On January 11, 1994 the US President Bill Clinton was recorded live at the Reduta Jazz Club in Prague, playing sax with Czech jazz players. The recording of this concert was later...

Festival Preview: Panama Jazz Festival 2024

In 2023, the Panama Jazz Festival marked its 20th edition with a hybrid format, drawing over 40,000 enthusiasts to its diverse array of events. The festival, culminating in a...

Documentary: 6 Doin’ Jazz, A Journey Beyond Labels

“6 Doin’ Jazz” is a captivating 2023 music documentary that delves into the world of jazz through the lens of an extraordinary sextet. Featuring internationally...

CD Review: Mike De Souza, Chrysalis

November 2023 saw the release of “Chrysalis,” a captivating and inventive follow-up to guitarist and composer Mike De Souza’s debut album, “Slow...

Music Meeting Festival 2024: First names announced.

This spring the Dutch city of Nijmegen is set to host a sonic adventure at the 38th edition of the Music Meeting Festival, set to take place over the Pentecost weekend on May 18,...

Tito Puente’s “El Rey Bravo” Returns on Vinyl

In a world where music has the power to transcend time and culture, certain albums take on a legendary status that defies the constraints of their era. One such masterpiece is...

Album Preview: Gili Lopes, Algures

Brazilian-born bassist Gili Lopes is set to release his latest album titled “Algures.” on January 12, 2024 . The album, which Lopes views as a portal to encapsulate a...

CD Review: Peter Grabinger, Piano Works

German pianist Peter Grabinger introduces his latest musical venture, “Piano Works,” set to release on December 8, 2023, under the Mons Records label. This album marks...

Festival Review: Jazz Brugge 2023

Once again, “Jazz Brugge,” one of Belgium’s most prominent jazz events on the calendar, was held from the 17th to the 19th of November at the Concertgebouw on...

Featured Interview: The Bliss Quintet.

Last year during Jazzahead! Club Night, a young Norwegian ensemble caught my attention during the club night – “The Bliss Quintet.” Originally, I hadn’t...