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The Ed Palermo Big Band, A Lousy Day in Harlem | CD Review

A Lousy Day in Harlem showcases the expertise of Ed Palermo as both an arranger and composer through the release of his latest masterpiece with the Ed Palermo Big Band. The title...

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Is New York becoming the new Paris for up-and-coming artists?

For much of the twentieth century, Paris was the go-to place for American artists looking to hone their craft, but now it seems that trend has been reversed. From Hemmingway to...

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In Conversation: The Fast-Paced Life of Bill Frisell

Ted Panken had the chance to catch up with Bill Frisell for Qwest TV on the eve of his residency at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee. He spoke to us about the beauty...

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Robben Ford & Bill Evans “The Sun Room” – released on July 26th

Robben Ford is an American rock blues and jazz guitarist. Ex-member of fusion pioneers Yellowjackets, he is admired for his solo works but also known for his collaborations with...

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Ola Onabulé upcoming Album – POINT LESS

Socially conscious singer/songwriter Ola Onabulé has built an enviable career as an international touring performer and has now turned his attention to the North American...

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Aarhus Jazz Festival celebrates 100 years of Jazz in Aarhus |13 -20 July

Coming up – Eight days of fantastic jazz music, and again this year the jazz festival presents over 360 concerts at 45 venues all over the city, which together presents...

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Christian Scott: Rhythmic Pathways for the Next Generation.

In April of this year, Rowan Standish-Hayes sat down with Christian Scott to unpick and unveil some of the thinking that inspired him. Never one to shy away from articulating his...

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International Booking Agent Matt Fripp on “How to Book More Gigs”

About 3 years ago, artist manager and booking agent Matt Fripp, launched a course for jazz musicians with the goal of assisting them in finding gigs. This came as no surprise due...

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Pushing Beyond Jazz, Dobršská brána Music Festival

First-rate international musicians who can’t be pigeon-holed into music categories congregate for the 3rd annual Dobršská brána International Music Festival 2019, in South...

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Alon Farber & Hagiga to Showcase in Berlin

Saxophonist Alon Farber is one of Israel’s leading jazz musicians and co-founder of the Israeli based band Hagiga. Named after the Hebrew word for “celebration”, Hagiga...

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Songs of The Firebird by the Barrett Martin Group: CD Review

Barrett Martin’s new album ‘Songs of the Firebird’ sends us on a spiritual journey around the world through twenty wonderful instrumental tracks, each with its own distinct...

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