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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, 24 September 2016 12:47

Robert Glasper Experiment - ArtScience

The album that is sure to be nominated for a Grammy.

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Sunday, 10 July 2016 03:03

Gregory Porter - Take Me To The Alley

2016 What? New Gregory Porter album sounds a bit old hat.

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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 08:23

GoGo Penguin - Man Made Object

Man Made Object sounds like v2.1, rather than a meaningful upgrade.

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Saturday, 09 November 2013 14:34

Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio 2

  Jazz purists may complain that the tight R'n'B grooves leave little room for improvisation; but this is not meant to be pure jazz - it's Black Radio

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Sunday, 13 October 2013 10:12

Gregory Porter - Liquid Spirit

Liquid Spirit effortlessly combines jazz with elements of gospel, funk and R&B. One of the best vocal albums of the year.

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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.