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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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Rob Mallows

Wednesday, 27 April 2016 16:15

Shez Raja, 21st April, 606 Club, London

Entertainment was always on the cards at the Gurutopia launch party.
The Swedish drummer has a new album and brings his propulsive instrumental sound to Ronnie Scott’s on 26 April. Magnus Öström is known to most global jazz listeners as the former drummer e.s.t., the most successful jazz group of the 2000s started with his childhood friend Esbjörn Svensson. However, since the latter’s untimely death in 2008, Öström has composed and performed his own music which arguably takes his signature sound in e.s.t. sound a stage further. The latest release - Parachute - is his third album, and he and his band will be playing Ronnie Scott’s live on 26 April.
Monday, 11 April 2016 13:47

Magnus Öström - Parachute

Fantastic genre-mixing album showcases the hypnotic pulse of this mild-mannered yet musically dynamic drummer.
Wednesday, 30 March 2016 07:59

Cory Henry - The Revival

Eleven intense lumps of Hammond organ groove, requiring much chewing.
Saturday, 19 March 2016 07:33

Bill Laurance - Aftersun

Puppy keyboardist shows quality of his playing, covering all the musical bases.
Fantastically-priced journey through virtuoso violinist’s prolific turn-of-the-eighties output.
Swedish prize-winning keyboardist follows up first two albums with another sucker punch of Nordic nu-jazz.
Monday, 29 February 2016 01:15

DAVE GELLY (EDITOR): 30-SECOND JAZZ

Subtitled the 50 crucial concepts, styles and performers, each explained in half a minute, this book is this year’s must-have gift for friends and family who are still clueless about jazz.
Saturday, 13 February 2016 00:55

Snarky Puppy - Family Dinner Volume 2

Could a second Grammy be on the way for globe’s favourite music collective with this tasty collection of tracks?
Luxury box offers valuable new insights into Miles’ last decade of work.

Our Contributors

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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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Fernando Rose

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.