Our Editor

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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: August 2016
Friday, 26 August 2016 15:40

Mammal Hands - Floa

Hands gain momentum. 
Published in New Releases
Friday, 26 August 2016 15:22

Mats Eilertsen - Rubicon

Norwegian bassist gets feet wet on first solo ECM outing.
Published in New Releases
Wednesday, 24 August 2016 10:55

Jack DeJohnette - In Movement

A fitting album for your collection. 
Published in New Releases
Friday, 19 August 2016 15:16

Tori Freestone Trio - El Barranco

Saxophonist's new album brims with passion and invention.
Published in New Releases
Friday, 19 August 2016 14:42

Stefano Bollani - Napoli Trip

Pianist Bollani takes on a tour of beautiful Napoli.
Published in New Releases
Wednesday, 17 August 2016 11:28

Ramsey Lewis – Mother Nature’s Son

Ramsey Lewis meets The Beatles.
Published in Reissues
Deep breaths at The Vortex.
Published in Gigs
More than a bit amazing.
Published in New Releases
Tuesday, 09 August 2016 02:21

Hans Koller - Retrospection

Pianist and composer Hans Koller's triple CD, Retrospection, is a bold and ambitious release.
Published in New Releases
Monday, 08 August 2016 02:49

Jacob Collier - In My Room

Jacob Collier keeps his room tidy - but it feels over-arranged.
Published in New Releases
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Rob Mallows

London Jazz Meetup owner and fan of ‘plugged in’ jazz.
 
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Simon Cooney

By day a full time Londoner in tv news. By night jazzaholic
 
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I love my jazz and I bless the funk. I play percussion for all and sundry and go by @Mr Cool.
 
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Grae Shennan

Laboratory scientist with a love of evolving music that defies boundaries. 
 
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Hilary Robertson

Jazz-obsessed freelance writer and saxist.
 
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Kim Cypher

Saxophonist, vocalist, composer, band leader and radio show presenter. Follows dreams and loves to celebrate great music and musicians.
 
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Fiona Ross

Fiona is the founder of the award winning organisation Women in Jazz Media. She was the guest editor in chief for the 2020 edition of Jazz Quarterly and writes for many publications across the globe.
 
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Wendy Kirkland

Jazz pianist and singer with wide musical tastes spanning latin through fusion to bebop and swing. Cat fanatic.
 
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Elana Shapiro

From Manchester, currently living in Berlin. Lover of jazz, RnB, and soul inspired music.