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Contrasting Visions: Benjamin Koppel, from Requiem to Celebration

Saxophonist and composer Benjamin Koppel has recently released two contrasting yet equally compelling albums that showcase his remarkable versatility and artistic vision. With...

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CD Review: Jack Magnet Science, Future Forecast.

It’s not that often these days, given the amount of music I receive, that album arrives that compels me to hit the repeat button time and time again. Such was the case when...

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Live Review: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet at Ronnie Scott’s

Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet debuted at the world-famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London on May 11th kicking off the launch of their sold-out European tour....

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CD Review: Winther, Andersson. Watts, WAW

I’ve always believed that the convergence of diverse influences often yields some remarkable results. ‘WAW!’, the debut Trio recording by the trio of Carl...

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CD Review: Maddalena Ghezzi, Dolomite

Dolomite is the 5th EP release of the Italian born and London based singer and composer Maddalena Ghezzi, part of the series Minerals (2020). The series is an experiment in...

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CD Review: Nicole McCabe, Mosaic

Seen as one of the most compelling figures on the Los Angeles jazz scene, Nicole McCabe’s latest album, “Mosaic,” stands as a testament to her remarkable growth...

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CD Review: Sandro Sáez Trio, No Perspective

Given the prevailing challenges in society, it’s unsurprising that these issues influence the work of many musicians. Recently, an album reflecting this sentiment landed on...

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CD Review: Raw Fish, Crudo

Raw Fish, the Amsterdam-based duo comprising Danish guitarist Teis Semey and Italian drummer Giovanni Iacovella, have unleashed their debut mini-album, “Crudo,” and...

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CD Review: Fernando Brox, From Within

Malaga-born, Basel-based flutist and composer Fernando Brox has embarked on a deeply personal and introspective musical voyage with his fourth album as a bandleader, “From...

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CD Review: Eddie Bruce, The Magic and Music of Tony Bennett.

When the legendary Tony Bennett left us in 2023 at age 96, he was rightly hailed as the last of the great saloon singers – those supremely talented vocal stylists who made...

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Gig review: Alina Bzhezhinska and Tony Kofi at King’s Place

Set on the stage of King’s Place’s Hall Two, a smaller and more intimate venue lit up by streaks of purple and blue, a harp stands tall at the centre, as avid audience members...

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