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Book Reviews
Jazz themed books on the music, the musicians or that will appeal to jazz fans...
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Singer, songwriter and producer Evie Asio’s new album Contending and Contention presents us with a beautifully raw and honest insight into an intense period of challenge. Supported by the legendary China Moses ‘When I heard it, I literally screamed when I got to the end’…
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Sunday, 12 February 2023 03:40
Ten Questions For Abbie Finn, British Jazz Drummer
Written by Fiona Ross
Abbie Finn, is a drummer and composer from the North East of England. With an impressive portfolio of performances including working with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Women of the World Orchestra and artists such as Paul Edis, Andrea Vicari, Zoe Gilby, as well as…
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Saturday, 21 January 2023 00:51
Ten Questions for Esther Bennett, British Jazz Singer
Written by Fiona Ross
London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter Esther Bennett has recently released her brilliant new album Home is Where the Art Is with 33 Jazz Records. The album, which Esther describes as ‘a labour of love’ explores her roots and her family along with Esther’s unique interpretations…
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Sunday, 17 April 2022 12:43
Ten Questions for Tara Minton, Jazz Harpist and Vocalist
Written by Fiona Ross
Vocalist, harpist and composer Tara Minton has recently released her brilliant album Two For The Road with bassist Ed Babar and is busy touring the world and soaking in some incredible reviews. Based in London, she is currently in her hometown Melbourne, Australia preparing for…
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Sunday, 21 November 2021 19:38
Ten Questions for Bulgarian jazz vocalist, composer and band leader, Ami Oprenova
Written by Kim Cypher
Bulgarian jazz vocalist, band leader and composer Ami Oprenova kicked off a UK album tour at London jazz venue Toulouse Lautrec on Sunday 26th September, presenting arrangements of original tracks from her new album ‘Precious Days’, released on 5th November. Ami has previously toured Europe…
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Monday, 08 November 2021 08:53
Ten Questions For Irene Serra, Italian Jazz Singer And Composer
Written by Matthew Ruddick
Kind Of Jazz, in association with Women In Jazz Media, are proud to sponsor ISQ's show on 20 November at the EFG London Jazz Festival, as part of their Women That Inspire series of concerts. Here with interview singer and bandleader, Irene Serra, about what…
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Sunday, 04 July 2021 00:25
Ten Questions For Brian Jackson, Keyboard Player, Flautist And Composer
Written by Matthew Ruddick
Brian Jackson is an American keyboardist, flautist, singer, composer and producer known for his collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron in the 1970s. The sound of Jackson's Rhodes electric piano and flute accompaniments featured prominently in many of their compositions, most notably on The Bottle and Your…
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As a passionate and dedicated jazz musician married to a drummer, I welcomed the opportunity to celebrate the tenth International Jazz Day by delving deeper into the world of a drummer I have followed for many years and for whom I have the greatest respect…
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