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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Tuesday, 25 April 2017 22:09

Kadi Vija and Lucas Dann - Ugly Beauty

Monk would be proud.
Wednesday, 19 April 2017 01:10

Freddie Gavita - Transient

British trumpet player Freddie Gavita impresses on his debut solo outing.
Monday, 27 February 2017 03:26

Jose James - Love In A Time Of Madness

Jose James's sound evolves on his latest album.
Saturday, 18 February 2017 17:58

Firebird Quartet - Consonance

Ian Chalk's Firebird Quartet return with a fine second album.
Saturday, 28 January 2017 22:30

Valentine’s Eve - Kitty La Roar

Valentine's Eve, the new CD by Kitty La Roar, is out now on 33Jazz Records.
Friday, 25 November 2016 17:09

Peter Horsfall - How Can We Know? EP

Singer and trumpet player Peter Horsfall releases a delightful EP of four originals.
Binker & Moses get this year's EFG London Jazz Festival off to an explosive start.
Friday, 19 August 2016 14:42

Stefano Bollani - Napoli Trip

Pianist Bollani takes on a tour of beautiful Napoli.
Tuesday, 09 August 2016 02:21

Hans Koller - Retrospection

Pianist and composer Hans Koller's triple CD, Retrospection, is a bold and ambitious release.
A different kind of hypnotic! 
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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.