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The Hazelrigg Brothers: Craft and Sonic Integrity.

It’s been some time since I last sat down with the Hazelrigg Brothers, George and Geoff, pianist and bassist respectively and the creative minds behind Hazelrigg Industries....

Interview: Ola Onabulé, An artist in Motion

Editor’s Note: This interview with Ola Onabulé is presented in two parts. You’re about to read part one, with part two coming soon—so keep an eye out for the rest of our...

China Moses: Singing, savouring and defending artistic freedom

At the beginning of the year China Moses announced ‘2025 I am gonna be singing, savoring and defending artistic freedom.’ Here we are a few months later, and as we all know...

The Art of Blending Worlds: A Conversation with Mauro Sigura

When I first sat down with Mauro Sigura, I was struck by his quiet intensity—a musician whose journey has been shaped by both geography and curiosity. Mauro is not just a...

Devon Gates: Water Dancers

Just a year ago, I was enjoying the sights and music of New York, and in the process, got to the wonderful Devon Gates. Devon Gates is a bassist, vocalist and composer from...

In Conversation with Youn Sun Nah

The award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer Youn Sun Nah performed at Union Chapel, London on October 6th as part of the K festival, marking her 30 year career. Performing...

Sylvia Cuenca: Life on the Bandstand

Sylvia Cuenca has built an impressive career sharing the bandstand with some of jazz’s most standout ensembles. Alongside the likes of Joe Henderson and Clark Terry, Cuenca has...

Empirical, The significance of collaboration.

Empirical, formed in 2007, has established itself as one of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking jazz ensembles. The band’s core line-up consists of Nathaniel...

Interview: Thomas Stieger

Many people have heard his bass tones, but far fewer know his name. That should change with “Choices” (Leopard / Jazzline), the debut of the electric bassist Thomas...

Cyrille Aimée, Finding Inspiration in the Costa Rican Jungle

As I prepared for this interview with Cyrille Aimée, I couldn’t help but reflect on how much has changed since our last interview in Jazz In Europe a number of years ago....

Interview: Veronika Harcsa & Bálint Gyémánt.

Kicking off a new series by Marieke Meischke titled “Cities of Jazz, Marieke travels to Budapest to speak with two of the cities top exponents of the jazz scene,...