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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.

Gigs

Concert reviews with original photos where possible

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Jose James, Ronnie Scott's, London

By Hilary Seabrook

21st century jazz.
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Love Supreme 2024, Sunday

By Hilary Seabrook

Jazz, soul and funk on a summer's day.
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Joshua Redman, Barbican, London

By Hilary Seabrook

A new band and Redman’s classy sound.
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Fiona Ross – Jazz Cafe Posk, 11 November 2022

By Matthew Ruddick

A musical feast from Fiona Ross and her band.
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ISQ - Pizza Express Jazz Club, 8 June 2022

By Matthew Ruddick

ISQ celebrate their tenth year with a powerful set.
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Marco Marconi and Graham J, Live at The Pheasantry, London

By Hilary Seabrook

Great music at the heart of a pandemic.
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Marco Marconi Trio With Mark Wade, 6th February, 606 Club, London

By Matthew Ruddick

Italian pianist and American bass player reunite for a memorable gig.
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Daniel Karlsson Trio, 15 November, 1000 Trades, Birmingham

By Rob Mallows

Swedish trio shine in Brum’s jewellery district.
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Spirit Fingers featuring Theon Cross, 23 July, Pizza Express, London

By Fernando Rose

Cosmic skills from Spirit Fingers.
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Tony Kofi Quintet, Portrait of Cannonball, 15th January, Fleet

By Fernando Rose

Tony Kofi and his Quintet deliver an impeccable performance fit for an international jazz festival.
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Robin Phillips Quartet, 22 November, Gonville Hotel, Cambridge

By Matthew Ruddick

Heartfelt and engaging tribute to Chet, shining a light on some of the lesser-known aspects of…
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isq - 2nd February, Elgar Room, London

By Matthew Ruddick

isq return to the London stage, and preview some songs from their forthcoming album.
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Cygnus Flare, 21st January, The Vortex, London

By Rob Mallows

Power piano trio end the weekend on a high.
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Paz, 13th January, The Bulls Head, Barnes

By Fernando Rose

Veteran jazz fusion band light up SW London.
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Simone Craddock, 7th January, The Pheasantry, London

By Matthew Ruddick

Simone Craddock swings the Great British Songbook.
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Tom Millar Quartet, 20th September, Pizza Express Jazz, London

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A new and modest type of jazz blood.
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