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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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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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“Jazz is the stuff of life”: Jumoké Fashola on jazz, media, and the art of interviewing

Famed journalist, vocalist, broadcaster, actress, live literature curator and all round tour de force Jumoké Fashola shared with me the many ways in which her professional and...

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Tomeka Reid: it’s all about the joy

Cellist and composer Tomeka Reid skips in public. She frolics. In public. This is arguably my favourite thing about this incredible artist. Joy is important to Tomeka. Not just...

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EyiTemi: Fighter

Behind the scenes we all have our struggles. Some of us work to find different strategies to cope with these struggles (I hope) and sometimes those strategies work, sometimes they...

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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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A Tale of Two Cities: In Conversation with Rin Seo

Hailing from South Korea, composer, conductor and pianist Rin Seo encompasses the ever-changing nature of the ensemble jazz scene, through her 14 piece genre-defying Rin Seo...

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Marike van Dijk, Expanding Boundaries with the Nu-Art Orchestra

Dutch saxophonist, composer and bandleader Marike van Dijk, has steadily carved out a distinctive voice on the European jazz scene. Known for her adventurous spirit and commitment...

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