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Connie Han releases tribute to Goddess of Love, Beauty and War.

In just the few short years since her emergence, pianist Connie Han has tackled the pantheon of jazz with her own fiery contemporary style, managing to shake up a staid jazz scene...

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Interview: Andrea Motis: Finding the Loophole

Andrea Motis, the Spanish singer/ trumpeter, has captured millions of international listeners since the release of her debut album at the age of 15. Her wide repertoire of bossa...

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CD Review: Onwards, Asha Parkinson’s Kalpadruma

The Kalpadruma Collective was founded in 2017 by Asha Parkinson, an up-and-coming young musician and composer looking to cross genre boundaries and diversify the styles of jazz...

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Emmet Cohen, announces new release – Uptown in Orbit.

Mack Avenue Records recently announced the upcoming release of pianist and composer Emmet Cohen’s new album “Uptown in Orbit” scheduled for October 28th, 2022....

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In the land of Erik Leuthäuser,

German vocalist Erik Leuthäuser is known for his unique ability to tell a story and find connections between the past and present. He has ventured into that grey area between...

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Charles Lloyd to release second album in his Trio of Trios series.

On September 23, Charles Lloyd will release Trios: Ocean, the second album in his Trio of Trios series, an expansive project that presents the legendary saxophonist and NEA Jazz...

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Kristin Berardi, The Light and the Dark.

Australian label Earshift Music recently announced the coming release of vocalist Kristin Berardi’s new album titled “The Light and the Dark”. The album is scheduled...

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Hammond virtuoso Joey DeFrancesco dies aged 51

This morning the news reached us the Joey DeFrancesco has passed away aged 51. According to reports, the exact cause of death is still to yet to be fully determined. I first met...

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CD Review: Cécile McLorin Salvant, Ghost Song

Every once in a while, an artist comes along who challenges the norm, be that because of their musicianship or singing ability. In the case of Cécile Mclorin Salvant, it is...

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Guillaume Muller returns to Paris for one-off concert at the Sunset-Sunside.

On September the 8th, French ex-pat guitarist Guillaume Muller will return to Paris of a one-off concert at the Sunset Sunside club. For this concert Guillaume will be joined by...

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Bobby Watson pays homage to his hometown with new release.

“The alto is a singing horn,” says Bobby Watson, and the great saxophonist is in fine voice on his latest album, Back Home in Kansas City. Due out October 7 on Smoke Sessions...

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