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CD Review: Rosina Bullen, ‘Painting A Picture’

UK-born and New York-based singer-songwriter Rosina Bullen has re-entered the jazz scene as an independent artist, debuting her new EP Painting a Picture. Along with her rich...

Featured Gig: Migdalia Van Der Hoven at Jazz Cafe Posk

Migdalia van der Hoven is an award-winning Mexican drummer known for her groove, sensitivity and versatility across multiple genres such as funk, jazz, latin and pop. Having just...

Laura Impallomeni at the EFG London Jazz Festival

London-based trombonist and composer, Laura Impallomeni is set to take the stage at this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival alongside Women in Jazz Media. Anticipating her...

Something New: Who Am I with Ineza

Welcome to the fifth interview in our Women in Jazz Media series ‘Something New with Esther Bennett’. Exploring new albums through conversation directly with the artist to...

Centenary Celebration: Jean-Baptiste ‘Illinois’ Jacquet (1922-2004)

Sometimes in life you get an offer that’s just too good to refuse. So, when I was asked if I would like to write a tribute to one of the most influential tenor saxophonists...

Gig review: Hannah Horton at Jazz Cafe Posk

Rising star, saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton performed an inspired set at Jazz Café Posk as part of her ‘Inside Out’ UK tour. A packed and very enthusiastic audience,...

Cecilia Sanchietti and the Rhythm of Kindness

Award-winning drummer and composer, teacher and art director Cecilia Sanchietti is an absolute inspiration. A versatile and highly experienced performer, with an impressive...

Jazz Forward

Jazz Forward is an exciting new live music agency run as a collective.  Founded by Scottish jazz musicians Marianne McGregor, Malcolm MacFarlane, Sophie Bancroft and music...

NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87.

Jazz pianist, three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis, who successfully crossed over from the Jazz charts to the Pop charts, most notably with his smash hit...

Hammond virtuoso Joey DeFrancesco dies aged 51

This morning the news reached us the Joey DeFrancesco has passed away aged 51. According to reports, the exact cause of death is still to yet to be fully determined. I first met...

Ilaria Capalbo: The Queen of Resilience

Bassist and composer Ilaria Capalbo recently released her brilliant album, Karthago, her first as a leader. Already established in the scene as an exceptional bassist, having...