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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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Kind of Jazz - Items filtered by date: January 2016
Saturday, 30 January 2016 11:11

Emily Francis Trio – The Absent

Emily Francis Trio combine original, memorable tunes with jazz and funk on their debut CD, The Absent.
Published in New Releases
Snarky Puppy is a Brooklyn, New York-based instrumental fusion band led by Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer and producer Michael League. Formed in Denton, Texas in 2004, the band features a collective of nearly forty musicians, referred to as "The Fam" on their recordings and tours. Family Dinner - Volume 2 is the band's tenth album, and will be released on February 12, 2016.
Published in Interviews
Delightful solo set, featuring well-chosen covers, highlights from First Light, and a sprinkling of new compositions.
Published in Gigs
Christian Scott, also known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, is a Two-time Edison Award-winning, Grammy-nominated American trumpeter, composer and producer. His most recent album, Stretch Music, was released in the autumn of 2015, and was included in our Top Ten albums of the year.
Published in Interviews
Friday, 22 January 2016 21:01

Barb Jungr – Shelter From The Storm

Jungr offers songs of hope for troubled times, including three fine new compositions.
Published in New Releases
Friday, 15 January 2016 17:01

Hannes Riepler - Wild Life

East London-based guitarist makes music inspired by his environment.
Published in New Releases
London audience enthralled and captivated by pure Nordic sound.
Published in Gigs
Saturday, 09 January 2016 04:27

The People Band – Live at Café Oto

The People Band unleashed. After over forty years the People Band have delivered a musical gem. 
Published in New Releases

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