Winter 2026

Interview: Emma Rawicz

At just 23 years old, London-based saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz has already achieved significant recognition on both the UK and European jazz scenes, accomplishments many...

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Nabou Claerhout: Navigating Identity, Expression and Renewal.

Trombonist and composer Nabou Claerhout’s star is firmly on the rise as she shines a very welcome and much needed light on the jazz trombone. Hailing from Antwerp, her credits...

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Dave Stapleton – Edition Records

An in-depth interview exploring the growth of a leading independent jazz label and its founding artist’s vision. Edition Records has grown into one of the major independent...

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ED PARTYKA: on legacy, leadership, and creative evolution

I’ve been planning to interview Ed Partyka for some time, and the recent release from the Zurich Jazz Orchestra in May, and the release of his new album offered a timely...

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Rudy van Gelder: Four Albums, One Vision

In the Winter 2026 edition of the Jazz In Europe Magazine, with Rudy Van Gelder prominently featured, I wanted to spotlight four of my favorite albums where his engineering...

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Eddie Bruce: Rembering Tony Bennett.

With the 100th anniversary of Tony Bennett’s birth approaching in 2026, I heard that Philadelphia-based vocalist Eddie Bruce is planning to bring a tribute to Europe that...

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The Long Hot Summer: 2025 Festival Round-Up

Our 2025 Festival Round Up brings you concise but vivid snapshots of this year’s most compelling jazz gatherings across Europe. Writer Steven James distills the essence of...

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WAAN: Exploring Boundaries in Jazz and Dance Fusion

One of the most exciting Dutch bands right now is WAAN, a creative partnership between seasoned alto saxophonist Bart Wirtz and keyboard wizard Emiel van Rijthoven. WAAN delivers...

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