Our Editor

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Matthew Ruddick

Editor
Author of Funny Valentine, an acclaimed new biography of the jazz trumpet player and singer, Chet Baker.
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Matthew Ruddick

Matthew Ruddick MATTHEW RUDDICK is the author of Funny Valentine, an acclaimed new biography of the jazz trumpet player and singer, Chet Baker. 

Over the last few years, he was a regular music critic for a variety of publications, including HK-listings magazine Beats, and the author of Music On The Move, a music column in Escape travel magazine. 

Born in England, Matthew has been living in Hong Kong for eight years, and works in the finance industry.

Friday, 20 May 2022 18:52

Takeshi Asai Trio: Vol VI

Fantastic collection of new short stories from a master storyteller.
Brandon Allen doesn't mess with Mr. T.
Saturday, 05 March 2022 21:06

Mark Wade Trio - True Stories

Excellent True Stories from Mark Wade and his Trio.
Tuesday, 15 February 2022 12:04

Wendy Kirkland – Latin Lowdown Live

Latin Lockdown set free at last
Harp and bass duo delight on Two For The Road.
Saturday, 15 January 2022 21:30

Various Artists - British Standard Time

The Great British Songbook, by some great British artists.
Friday, 12 November 2021 17:58

Lauren Bush - Dream Away

Impressive second from Canadian jazz vocalist.
Kind Of Jazz, in association with Women In Jazz Media, are proud to sponsor ISQ's show on 20 November at the EFG London Jazz Festival, as part of their Women That Inspire series of concerts. Here with interview singer and bandleader, Irene Serra, about what we can expect to hear, and several new projects for the year ahead.
Saturday, 30 October 2021 02:59

Hannah Horton - Inside Out

Saxophonist impresses on her sophomore album.
Saturday, 09 October 2021 18:10

Jo Harrop - The Heart Wants

Singer returns with a stunning self-penned solo album.

Our Contributors

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Rob Mallows

London Jazz Meetup owner and fan of ‘plugged in’ jazz.
 
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Simon Cooney

By day a full time Londoner in tv news. By night jazzaholic
 
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Fernando Rose

I love my jazz and I bless the funk. I play percussion for all and sundry and go by @Mr Cool.
 
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Grae Shennan

Laboratory scientist with a love of evolving music that defies boundaries. 
 
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Hilary Robertson

Jazz-obsessed freelance writer and saxist.
 
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Kim Cypher

Saxophonist, vocalist, composer, band leader and radio show presenter. Follows dreams and loves to celebrate great music and musicians.
 
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Fiona Ross

Fiona is the founder of the award winning organisation Women in Jazz Media. She was the guest editor in chief for the 2020 edition of Jazz Quarterly and writes for many publications across the globe.
 
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Wendy Kirkland

Jazz pianist and singer with wide musical tastes spanning latin through fusion to bebop and swing. Cat fanatic.
 
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Elana Shapiro

From Manchester, currently living in Berlin. Lover of jazz, RnB, and soul inspired music.