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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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Monday, 15 May 2017 00:50

Aisling Iris - Night Time Moves

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London based jazz funk singer does things the way she wants.

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Saturday, 13 May 2017 18:49

Tali Atzmon - Talinka

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An album to put on when you are in a good mood in the knowledge your mood will still be good at the end.

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Saturday, 06 May 2017 02:48

Ralph Towner – My Foolish Heart

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Guitarist Ralph Towner delivers his finest solo album to date.

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Sunday, 30 April 2017 09:28

QCBA – Beauty in Quiet Places

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Quite brilliant beauty from QCBA.

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Saturday, 29 April 2017 00:05

Craig Taborn - Daylight Ghosts

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Reed and keyboard mix serves up nice slice of contemporary jazz.

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Tuesday, 25 April 2017 22:09

Kadi Vija and Lucas Dann - Ugly Beauty

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Monk would be proud.

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Wednesday, 19 April 2017 01:10

Freddie Gavita - Transient

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British trumpet player Freddie Gavita impresses on his debut solo outing.

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Thursday, 13 April 2017 04:39

Sidney Bechet - Club du Vieux Colombier

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Sidney Bechet recorded at the Club du Vieux Colombia in Paris something of a mixed bag.

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