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Betty Accorsi launches ‘Nature Prints’ at Toulouse Lautrec, London

Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Betty Accorsi launches her new album Nature Prints at Toulouse Lautrec, London on 24th July. Fast becoming a...

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CD Review: Marianne McGregor, Make Believe

Orcadian, multi-award-winning vocalist Marianne McGregor is one of the UK jazz scene’s most talented performers, with her third album Make Believe, released digitally on 20th...

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Jazz North’s New Northern Bursary for Promoters

The landscape for live jazz in the North of England is Continuously evolving, shaped by economic pressures, shifting audience habits, and the persistent need for new talent to...

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CD Review: Joe Sanders, Parallels

Joe Sanders’ “Parallels”, his third as a leader, is an album that seeks to capture the complexity and breadth of the bassist’s musical journey so far. Released on...

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Live Review: Alison Rayner Quintet at The Verdict

On the 4th of April 2025, The Verdict in Brighton hosted the acclaimed Alison Rayner Quintet, a group known for its melodic invention, rhythmic subtlety, and deep musical empathy....

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Jim Hart, The Cloudmakers Trio’s Expanding Universe

Jim Hart has never been one to sit still, musically or otherwise. Whether he’s behind a vibraphone, a drum kit, or a piano, he’s always been drawn to the edges of what’s...

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The Cutting Edge: the crucial step in creating vinyl LP’s

Welcome to another instalment of “The Vinyl Corner.” This month, we’re exploring the fascinating process of cutting masters for vinyl LPs—a crucial step in creating the...

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Joe Sanders: Parallel Paths and finding his unique voice.

Joe Sanders is an American bassist, composer, and producer whose career has taken him from Milwaukee to southern France, where he now calls home. Known for his dynamic versatility...

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A love Supreme, 65 years on.

Editors Note: For the 65th anniversary of John Coltrane’s iconic album A Love Supreme, I, asked Michael Binder to reflect on the enduring legacy and significance of this iconic...

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Spinifex: Navigating The “Gray Zone”

For almost twenty years, Tobias Klein has built a clear path in modern jazz and improvised music. As the leader of Spinifex, an Amsterdam-based group known for mixing composition...

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The Hazelrigg Brothers: Craft and Sonic Integrity.

It’s been some time since I last sat down with the Hazelrigg Brothers, George and Geoff, pianist and bassist respectively and the creative minds behind Hazelrigg Industries....

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