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Eric Ineke and Tineke Postma: Beautiful tribute to Charlie Parker

Charlie Parker was born 100 years ago. The alto saxophonist became one of the founders of the bebop, the type of music that gave jazz a new dimension after the swing period. For...

Vertaal: Paradigm Shifting

London based nu-jazz duo, Vertaal have been kicking up quite a storm in the past year. Having played at key venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz Café, Cambridge...

Rick Simpson re-imagines Radiohead’s Kid A album.

Today Rick Simpson released the first single from his soon to be released re-imagining of Radiohead’s Kid A album. Rick Simpson’s impeccable technique and restless imagination...

JPN says au revoir to Going Dutch and looks forward to further liaisons

The Jazz Promotion Network (JPN) has collated the results of its Going Dutch project which, with the support of Dutch Performing Arts (DPA), facilitated concerts and tours by...

Gene Perla – My History with Gary Peacock

On the 4th of September bassist, Gary Peacock passed away in New York aged 85. During his long and distinguished career, Peacock’s legacy of work had ensured him a legendary...

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra releases new video featuring Kurt Elling

Transatlantic connection inspires fiery orchestral manoeuvres. Feistiness, defiance, creativity, and down-home gospel-blues grooves fire up the latest video “single” from the...

Benjamin Koppel showcases his versatility on two distinctly different releases

Danish saxophonist Benjamin Koppel showcases his versatility and virtuosity on two distinctly different releases for the Unit Records label. While the 2CD set The Art of the...

Vinyl Corner: Rediscovered Monk.

Over the last few years, we have seen several new releases from iconic artists of rediscovered or lost recordings. Resonance Records have brought several amazing recordings to the...

3 albums not to miss…

I have been away for a while, dear readers, and, for that, I apologize. I have missed writing for you, but in these difficult times of Covid, one has to diversify and almost turn...

Multi Award-Winning Contemporary Jazz Songstress Fiona Ross Releases New Live Album

LONDON — September 18, 2020 — Award-winning, internationally acclaimed contemporary jazz artist Fiona Ross unleashes today an electrifying live rendition of some of her...

Brazilian artist GUAI records her new album in Rio

Brazilian female singer GUAI is recording her new album in Rio. Its title remains a secret, but the release is planned for early 2021. Meanwhile, the artist promises to rock the...