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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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Tuesday, 09 August 2016 02:21

Hans Koller - Retrospection

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Pianist and composer Hans Koller's triple CD, Retrospection, is a bold and ambitious release.

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Monday, 08 August 2016 02:49

Jacob Collier - In My Room

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Jacob Collier keeps his room tidy - but it feels over-arranged.

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Saturday, 06 August 2016 15:21

Pete Hurt Jazz Orchestra - A New Start

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Saxophonist Pete Hurt - a former member of Andy Sheppard's big band and Carl Bley's Very Big Band, and arranger for the musical Five Guys Named Moe - returns with a new solo album.

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Saturday, 06 August 2016 01:17

Paolo Fresu, Richard Galliano and Jan Lundgren - Mare Nostrum II

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ACT's European supergroup returns, for a second helping of Mediterranean chamber jazz.

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Friday, 05 August 2016 15:57

Gabriel Vicéns - Days

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Puerto Rican guitarist serves up progressive Latin jazz on his sophomore album.

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Tuesday, 26 July 2016 02:00

Forevergreens – Tonbrucket

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Bass player Dan Berglund's band, Tonbrucket, serve up an eclectic mix of styles on their fourth album.

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Saturday, 23 July 2016 15:44

Punch – Elliot Galvin Trio

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Second album by Elliot Galvin Trio packs a fair punch!

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Friday, 15 July 2016 20:55

Jasper Høiby - Fellow Creatures

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Danish jazz trio reinventor goes 66% bigger.

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