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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, 26 September 2020 17:30

Baldych, Courtois and Telderman - Clouds

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Dutch pianist, Telderman, teams up with Polish violinist and French cellist for their ACT debut.

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Saturday, 19 September 2020 16:26

Mark Wade - Songs From Isolation

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Bass player delivers a solo album, plus accompanying videos, from a quiet NYC.

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Sunday, 13 September 2020 09:13

Thelonious Monk - Palo Alto

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Live Monk from 1968 is a genuine find, a delight from start to finish.

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Friday, 11 September 2020 17:31

Andrew McCormack - Solo

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McCormack's short story masterclass.

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Friday, 04 September 2020 17:46

Roy Ayers - JID 002

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It’s not. JID 002 from Roy Ayers on Jazz Is Dead is the proof.

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Saturday, 29 August 2020 17:28

Enrico Rava and Joe Lovano - Roma

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Extended tracks - extended joy.

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Saturday, 22 August 2020 19:01

Rob Luft - Life Is The Dancer

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Jazz and joy for Rob Luft.

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Friday, 21 August 2020 18:10

Dominic Ingham - Role Models

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Impressive solo debut from Bonsai violinist, Ingham.

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