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Matthew Ruddick

Editor
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: March 2016
Wednesday, 30 March 2016 08:21

Phronesis – Parallax

Dazzling but fragmented, Parallax is easier to admire than to love.
Published in New Releases
Wednesday, 30 March 2016 07:59

Cory Henry - The Revival

Eleven intense lumps of Hammond organ groove, requiring much chewing.
Published in New Releases
Big bandwidth from an Englishman abroad.
Published in New Releases
Tuesday, 29 March 2016 08:26

Kenny Barron Trio – Book Of Intuition

Jazz legend revisits his past on his first album for two years.
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The joyful art of the Latin groove.
Published in Gigs
Thursday, 24 March 2016 10:51

Vein, 10th March, The Vortex, London

The eclectic modern sound.
Published in Gigs
Sunday, 20 March 2016 08:05

GG - Who That Girl Is EP

Gigi makes her long-awaited debut on 33 Jazz Records.
Published in New Releases
Saturday, 19 March 2016 07:33

Bill Laurance - Aftersun

Puppy keyboardist shows quality of his playing, covering all the musical bases.
Published in New Releases
Sunday, 13 March 2016 05:04

Sidney Bechet - French Movies

Sidney Bechet’s alto with French accents. Essential for fans, rewarding for the curious.
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The stuff that jazz is made of.
Published in Gigs
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