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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87.

Jazz pianist, three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis, who successfully crossed over from the Jazz charts to the Pop charts, most notably with his smash hit...

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Miguel Zenón speaks about his new album Música de Las Américas

This Summer, Saxophonist, Miguel Zenón released his latest album “Música de Las Américas” on Zenón’s Miel Music label. The music making up this collection of...

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CD Review: Helena Kay’s Kim Trio, Golden Sands

Helena Kay is a tenor saxophonist and composer based in London, originally from Perth in Scotland. They moved to London in 2012 to study at Guildhall and have since won various...

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Nick Lea celebrates ten years of Jazz Views

The brilliant Jazz Views website celebrates ten years of exploring, sharing and promoting jazz this month. Well known for his support of jazz artists and love of the jazz...

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The Bad Plus announce new line-up and European Tour Dates.

The Bad Plus have been a staple on the jazz scene now for over twenty years, no mean feat in todays music world. Formed in 2000 in Minneapolis, the band’s original members,...

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CD Review: Matthias Schwengler, Soulcrane & Strings.

Cologne based trumpet player Matthias Schwengler formed his Soulcrane project some years ago, in fact, it was in 2015 that the band first came together. The concept was to create...

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CD Review: Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra, Conspiracy

What happens when your ambitious musical plans outstrip the line-up of the band that you put together for the first album? Recruit a new selection of musicians and create a Big...

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Nominees announced for the 2022 Jazz FM Awards

Jazz FM have today announced the nominees for the Jazz FM Awards 2022 with PPL and PRS for Music, which will once again recognise the best new talent, contemporary icons and...

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Jazz Is Dead to release 14th edition featuring Henry Franklin.

Jazz Is Dead, the label founded by composer and arranger Adrian Younge, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, have announced the release of their 14th edition featuring Henry “The...

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Featured Gig: Dimitri Monstein Ensemble, Live at the B-Flat, Berlin

September’s featured concert of month at the iconic Berlin club “B-Flat” sees drummer Dimitri Monstein and his ensemble take the stage to present music from his...

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Bassist, Carlo Mombelli releases Lullaby For Planet Earth.

New Swiss based label CYH (Clap Your Hands) Records recently announced the release of their 4th album, “Lullaby For Planet Earth” from bassist Carlo Mombelli. Founded...

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