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Blushing confession: until now, I’d never knowingly heard of Claus Waidtløw. And we’re talking about a tenor saxophonist who’s a member of Copenhagen’s jazz elite and has far exceeded Spotify’s expectations for jazz albums. Frankly, it’s an oversight because, not [...]
In LJN’s series where musicians write about their inspirations and idols, guitarist and composer Jakub Klimiuk writes about Kurt Rosenwinkel. Rosenwinkel is undoubtedly the most influential contemporary jazz guitar player since Scofield and Metheny, and one of the most important [...]
The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and pianist/composer Kenny Barron: an NEA Jazz Master, a 13-time GRAMMY nominee, and a DownBeat Hall of Famer. His new album, Beyond this Place, features alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist [...]
A seven-day festival across six venues in London… stars from the ‘gypsy jazz’ scene such as violinist Tcha Limberger and guitarist Stochelo Rozenberg – “second to none, a phenomenal guitarist who’s a joy to watch,”… the fourth Gypsy Jazz Festival [...]
American vocalist, composer and improviser Dominique Eade blends musical virtuosity with a songwriter’s straightforward emotional sensibility, creating music that has garnered critical acclaim, inspired audiences, and served as a creative signpost for generations of singers. Deemed “a fearless collaborator” by [...]
