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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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Sunday, 15 October 2023 01:24

Joshua Redman - Where Are We

Saxist Joshua Redman’s album explores US geography in song.

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Friday, 30 September 2022 17:29

Blue Note Re:imagined II - Various Artists

Jazz history reimagined by the class of 2022.

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Saturday, 26 February 2022 22:01

Immanuel Wilkins - The 7th Hand

Is Immanuel Wilkins the new Blue Note genius, a prodigy or both?

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Sunday, 14 March 2021 23:16

R+R=NOW - Live

A great album that reminds us of what we have to look forward to.

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Sunday, 15 November 2020 04:19

Joel Ross - Who Are You

The more you listen, the more you hear.

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Saturday, 28 September 2019 17:58

Kendrick Scott - A Wall Becomes A Bridge

Some Blue Note releases sound the same, but this is different.

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Friday, 25 January 2019 21:03

Blue Note All Stars - Our Point of View

The Blue Note All Stars celebrate 75 years Blue Note. These comets have returned to light up our Jazz Nebula with such intensity.

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Friday, 26 October 2018 15:54

Wayne Shorter - Emanon

The album that needs no name.

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Saturday, 24 March 2018 18:48

Lonnie Smith - All in My Mind

Blue Note shares what's in Dr Lonnie Smith's mind.

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Saturday, 04 November 2017 08:18

Gregory Porter – Nat King Cole And Me

Gregory Porter continues to drift away from the jazz and funk that made his name.

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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.