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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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Valletta, European Capital of Culture And All That Jazz

Malta is not only a popular holiday destination, with more than 300 days of sunshine annually and just over three hours flying time from the UK. Lately, there is an exciting new...

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Jean Toussaint Sextet Gig review by Erminia Yardley

Last month saw me propping up the bar at Ronnie Scott’s the Best gig of the month! Jean Toussaint and his Sextet played to a sold-out crowd which welcomed the band with...

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Scottish Saxophonist Tommy Smith presented with OBE.

Scottish Jazz Saxophonist Tommy Smith to be presented with OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on July 2nd at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. Tommy Smith says: “At the age of...

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Summer in the City – Dizzy’s Club Music Feast

Dizzy’s Club has a summer season full of world-class jazzers that will bring the heat with the beat. Weekend headliners include: Jon Faddis – July 18-21, Catherine...

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The Warrior Women of Afro-Peruvian Music Unite

Women gathering for a historic new recording. The Warrior Women of Afro-Peruvian Music uniting their fierce talents in a statement of Pride and Power. With strong voices and...

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Featured Gig | Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier, Paris Concerts

Guitar Duo Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier have been touring the UK in support of the release of their latest album “the Alluring Ascent” released in March of this year....

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Whirlwind Recordings release 10 new vinyl albums ahead of 10th Anniversary.

Whirlwind recordings will celebrate their tenth anniversary in 2020, no mean feat for an independent label in these times. Founded in 2010 by bassist, composer and producer...

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