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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, 09 January 2016 04:27

The People Band – Live at Café Oto

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The People Band unleashed. After over forty years the People Band have delivered a musical gem. 

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Sunday, 20 December 2015 08:58

Best Of 2015 - Our Recommended Albums

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It's been a year of growth at Kind Of Jazz, as we added new writers, and as a result, we were able to publish far more CD and gig reviews than in 2014. There were so many good jazz albums released this year, and such…

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Friday, 18 December 2015 20:22

Christian Scott – Stretch Music

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Genre-blind Stretch Music is the trumpet player's most cohesive and complete collection to date; a musical stew, bursting with flavours.

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Friday, 18 December 2015 00:53

Kitty La Roar – Christmas Dream E.P.

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Need a Christmas stocking filler? Kitty La Roar's Christmas E.P. could be just what you're looking for.

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Thursday, 17 December 2015 23:57

Maciek Pysz – A Journey

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Polish guitarist takes us on a scenic journey across Europe.

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Wednesday, 16 December 2015 16:43

Jazz On Film - The New Wave II

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The latest Jazz On Film box-set makes an ideal gift for the jazz-lover in your life.

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Friday, 11 December 2015 20:02

Enzo Zirilli – ZiroBop

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Italian drummer is joined by guitarists Alessandro Chiappetta and Rob Luft on his fine debut, ZiroBop.

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Thursday, 10 December 2015 06:48

Robert Sabin - Humanity Part II

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US bass player Robert Sabin delves deep into the soul.

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