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Shabaka, who will be at the Royal Festival Hall on 30 November, is “an emblematic artist for the age.” Much of the well-deserved attention for ‘Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace’, the debut solo album by Shabaka – the artist [...]

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For more than two decades pianist Liam Noble has been a key figure on the vibrant British Jazz scene, both as a sideman and leader. He has collaborated with musicians including Dave Liebman, Tim Berne, Tom Herbert and Seb Rochford. [...]

album launch in Hove, 10 Oct.

On Thursday 10 October, French guitarist / singer / band leader Benoit Viellefon is launching his new album Out of Dates at The Brunswick, Hove with a concert by his Hot Club. Benoit Viellefon, originally from Northern France, has led [...]

“This story tells me that if we wish to change the world, we will all need to change individually. I feel it’s time to tell this tale, with its universal message of spiritual awakening.” Tigran Hamasyan’s new double album, The [...]

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“These are some of my favourite songs, and I’ve finally got around to recording them…Nothing gives me more pleasure than to look forward to performing this music, and with my favourite musicians!” says the 85 year-old Elaine Delmar, whose new [...]
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“Almost in Your Arms is a ravishing album — adroit, surefooted and masterful.” Claire Martin’s new album, with her Swedish trio of Martin Sjöstedt (piano/arranger), Niklas Fernqvist (bass) and Daniel Fredriksson (drums), is released on Stunt Records on 27 September. [...]

Irish bassist, educator and composer Ronan Guilfoyle remembers “one of the true greats of jazz”, Benny Golson. Sad to hear about the passing of the legendary Benny Golson, one of the true greats of jazz. I was privileged to play [...]

Chris Biscoe worked closely with Tony Haynes for fifty years. In this tribute he delves into his own memories of an inspiring musical leader, and has also collected short tributes from several Grand Union/ Red Brass colleagues, such as Tony [...]

The following is jazz journalist Morgan Enos’s interview with vibraphonist, composer, arranger, and producer Simon Moullier. His new album Elements of Light, released 20 September, features his quartet – pianist Lex Korten, bassist Rick Rosato, and drummer Jongkuk “JK” Kim [...]

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Cat Henry is a British-American creative producer specializing in the visioning and planning of concerts, tours, and public programs. Curator of jazz programs for Hudson Hall, she previously curated concerts for MoMA Summergarden: New Music for New York, from 2005-2015, [...]

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