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Something New: Who Am I with Ineza

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

Kim Cypher’s ‘Brighter Tomorrow’: A Tribute to The Arts

UK saxophonist, vocalist, composer and Women in Jazz Media team member Kim Cypher presents ‘Brighter Tomorrow’ – A Tribute to The Arts. A wonderful collaborative...

Centenary Celebration: Jean-Baptiste ‘Illinois’ Jacquet (1922-2004)

Sometimes in life you get an offer that’s just too good to refuse. So, when I was asked if I would like to write a tribute to one of the most influential tenor saxophonists...

Podcast: Philip Catherine on his 80th Birthday

There’s no doubt that, together with Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine is one of the most prominent Belgium jazz exports. Today, Philip turns 80 years young and Nico...

Markus Reuter to release Retiro e Ritmo, a tribute to Brazilian Rainforest

“Retiro e ritmo” is a musical declaration of love to Mata Atlântica, the coastal rainforest of Brazil. Its beauty and vivacity inspired this album, which initiator...

Gig review: Hannah Horton at Jazz Cafe Posk

Rising star, saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton performed an inspired set at Jazz Café Posk as part of her ‘Inside Out’ UK tour. A packed and very enthusiastic audience,...

Album Preview: Jakob Bro & Joe Lovano, Once Around the Room.

Co-led by the Danish guitarist Jakob Bro and US saxophonist Joe Lovano, Once Around the Room is a deeply felt and original homage to a common inspiration and beloved colleague –...

The Red Sea Jazz Festival is back at Eilat’s harbor!

What’s better than a great location, sun and jazz? Well not much I would say, and with the European summer festival season coming to a close it’s good to know that the...

Cecilia Sanchietti and the Rhythm of Kindness

Award-winning drummer and composer, teacher and art director Cecilia Sanchietti is an absolute inspiration. A versatile and highly experienced performer, with an impressive...

Brussels Jazz Orchestra releases “The Future Is Now”

It was 2016 when the idea of “The Future Is Now” project first took shape. The project saw the musicians of Brussels Jazz Orchestra work daily with the youngest...

Ron Carter Film “Finding the Right Notes” premieres tonight.

Tonight American TV Network PBS, will air the premiere of a two hour major documentary on jazz legend Ron Carter. Six years in the making, “Finding the Right Notes“ was...