Our Editor

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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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Matthew Ruddick

Matthew Ruddick MATTHEW RUDDICK is the author of Funny Valentine, an acclaimed new biography of the jazz trumpet player and singer, Chet Baker. 

Over the last few years, he was a regular music critic for a variety of publications, including HK-listings magazine Beats, and the author of Music On The Move, a music column in Escape travel magazine. 

Born in England, Matthew has been living in Hong Kong for eight years, and works in the finance industry.

Chamber jazz with a seasonal vibe.
Sunday, 27 November 2022 03:03

Robin Phillips - Back To The Source

Jazz musician Robin Phillips travels the blues trail, going back to the roots of the music that he loves.
Saturday, 12 November 2022 19:30

Fiona Ross – Jazz Cafe Posk, 11 November 2022

A musical feast from Fiona Ross and her band.
Saturday, 29 October 2022 22:49

Andrew McCormack - Terra Firma

Pianist returns to the trio format to great effect.
Alina makes harp hip, and even hop.
Friday, 02 September 2022 21:29

Emily Francis Trio - Luma

Emily Francis Trio is more eclectic and electric on their sophomore album.
Friday, 26 August 2022 19:05

Chet Baker: Live From Paris

Newly remastered live recording from Paris in June 1980 is a revelation.
Friday, 12 August 2022 17:51

Chet Baker Trio - Live In Paris

Superb previously unreleased radio recordings From 1983 and 1984.
ISQ celebrate their tenth year with a powerful set.
Friday, 27 May 2022 18:52

Shabaka - Afrikan Culture

Meditative solo EP by Shabaka.

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.