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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, 21 September 2019 16:47

Laura Jurd – Stepping Back, Jumping In

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Laura Jurd jumps into a sonic ecosystem of her own.

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Saturday, 14 September 2019 17:41

Quentin Collins Sextet – Road Warrior

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The road warrior reveals his hard bop roots.

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Saturday, 31 August 2019 23:03

Stan Getz – Getz At The Gate

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Superb Getz live recording from 1961, just before the bossa nova years.

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Fifty years fade fast.

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The Change imports virtuoso collaboration.

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Modular moves cut with spiritual grooves.

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Monday, 19 August 2019 03:06

Barb Jungr - Bob, Brel and Me

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Barb delivers her finest album to date.

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Saturday, 17 August 2019 20:33

Shalosh - Onwards And Upwards

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Bad Plus wannabes draw on multiple sources, and largely succeed.

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