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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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A gig of two halves.

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Deep breaths at The Vortex.

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Wednesday, 03 August 2016 10:12

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, 27th July, Ronnie Scott's, London

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A different kind of hypnotic! 

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Wednesday, 03 August 2016 09:43

Hugh Masekela, 30th July, Snape Proms, Snape, Suffolk

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Hugh Masekela shows he is still a cut above, even at the age of 77.

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Carla Bley still not content to rest on her laurels.

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Unexpectedly unplugged gig at refurbished venue.

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Flamenco Sketches of Soho.

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Barb's Jungr's musical partnership with Laurence Hobgood thrives as they tour the new album.

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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.