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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, 05 September 2015 06:27

-isq - Too

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isq return with a fine second album, and confirm they are more than the sum of their parts. 

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Friday, 28 August 2015 18:53

Quantic Presents - The Western Transient

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Mercurial electronic pioneer delivers soul-influenced album mixing many influences, with mixed results.

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Saturday, 15 August 2015 16:58

Rogier Telderman Trio – Contours

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Dutch pianist delights with his vibrant Trio

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Jazz is like a deck of cards. There are Aces, Kings, Queens, Jacks, but if you're going to put on a great festival you need the Aces. Miles was an Ace. (George Wein)

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Wednesday, 05 August 2015 08:43

Daniel Herskedal - Slow Eastbound Train

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Norwegian tuba player produces a moody, sometimes ethereal album that somehow conjures visions of a Nordic landscape

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Friday, 24 July 2015 17:43

Mark Wade Trio – Event Horizon

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New York bass player Mark Wade impresses with his debut recording

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Wednesday, 22 July 2015 17:13

Robert Glasper Trio – Covered

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Glasper reunites with his Trio after the success of the Black Radio albums

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RLJ relocates to New Orleans, and delivers her most personal album in many years

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