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Matthew Ruddick

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Author of Funny Valentine, an acclaimed new biography of the jazz trumpet player and singer, Chet Baker.
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Saturday, 30 September 2017 05:11

Andreas Hourdakis Trio - Senor

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Counter-intuitive Dylan-without-words album works very well!

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Saturday, 23 September 2017 17:06

ElektroJazz - New York Tribute

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Funky New York love song heavy on the trombones proves to be a curate’s egg.

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Monday, 18 September 2017 01:35

Tom Millar - Unnatural Events

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Pianist and composer Tom Millar releases his promising debut on the Spark Label.

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Sunday, 17 September 2017 02:39

Rob Luft - Riser

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Rob Luft already earnt his jazz pedigree at the age of 23.

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Thursday, 31 August 2017 15:46

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah – Diaspora

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Scott conjures up a magical album transforming Cu (Brass) to Au (Gold). A modern-day Alchemist.

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Sunday, 27 August 2017 01:55

Lee Morgan - I Called Him Morgan

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Spellbinding documentary on the life and untimely death of Lee Morgan.

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Friday, 18 August 2017 15:40

Magnus Lindgren - Stockholm Underground

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Influence of American jazz refugees in '60s Stockholm rings true in this tribute to flute icon.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2017 01:46

Aaron Parks – Find The Way

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Seattle raised pianist returns with his second album for ECM.

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