Kind of Jazz - Interviews

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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.

Interviews

The people and records that opened our ears to different musical possibilities

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Ten Questions For Joan Torres, Puerto Rican bassist, composer, and producer

By Sammy Stein

Joan Torres is a Puerto Rican bassist, composer, and producer. He chose the bass as his…
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TEN QUESTIONS FOR LYIA META, SINGER, COMPOSER AND ARTIST

By Sammy Stein

Lyia Meta is a multi-award-winning singer and exhibited visual artist. She has a warm contralto voice…
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Ten Questions for Italian singer Germana Stella La Sorsa

By Fiona Ross

Singer and storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa launched her new album Primary Colours on January 26th.…
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Ten Questions For Canadian Violinist Aline Homzy

By Fiona Ross

The award winning composer and violinst Aline Homzy has recently released her debut album eclipse with…
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Ten Questions For Nicky Schrire, Jazz Vocalist

By Fiona Ross

Vocalist and composer Nicky Schrire has recently released her brilliant new album Nowhere Girl, that has…
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Ten Questions For Zoe Gilby And Natasha Seale

By Kim Cypher

The final part in this four-part ‘BRIGHTER TOMORROW’ series continues with two of the UK’s most…
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Ten Questions for Alex Steele and Edison Herbert

By Kim Cypher

Part three of the 'Brighter Tomorrow' series sees Kim Cypher talk to the well-known, respected jazz…
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Ten Questions for Migdalia van der Hoven and Terence Collie

By Kim Cypher

Following on from PART ONE with jazz musicians Tori Freestone and Alcyona Mick, the discussion highlighted…
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Ten Questions for Tori Freestone and Alcyona Mick

By Kim Cypher

As a jazz musician myself, picking up the pieces of the past few years and currently…
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Ten Questions for Diana Torti and Sabino de Bari

By Fiona Ross

Singer and improviser Diana Torti and guitarist Sabino de Bari have been creating music together since…
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Ten Questions For Singer And Songwriter Evie Asio

By Fiona Ross

Singer, songwriter and producer Evie Asio’s new album Contending and Contention presents us with a beautifully…
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Ten Questions For Abbie Finn, British Jazz Drummer

By Fiona Ross

Abbie Finn, is a drummer and composer from the North East of England. With an impressive…
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Ten Questions for Esther Bennett, British Jazz Singer

By Fiona Ross

London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter Esther Bennett has recently released her brilliant new album Home is…
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Ten Questions for Tara Minton, Jazz Harpist and Vocalist

By Fiona Ross

Vocalist, harpist and composer Tara Minton has recently released her brilliant album Two For The Road…
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Ten Questions for Bulgarian jazz vocalist, composer and band leader, Ami Oprenova

By Kim Cypher

Bulgarian jazz vocalist, band leader and composer Ami Oprenova kicked off a UK album tour at…
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Ten Questions For Irene Serra, Italian Jazz Singer And Composer

By Matthew Ruddick

Kind Of Jazz, in association with Women In Jazz Media, are proud to sponsor ISQ's show…
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