John Russell – 19/12/54 – 18/01/21
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Free improvising guitarist, John Russell, has died after a battle with cancer
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Junior Mance 10/10/1928 – 17/01/2021
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Peter Vacher pays tribute to the jazz piano great who died on Sunday 17 January
Exam Board reinstates jazz on curriculum after outcry
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Edexcel reverses decision to remove Courtney Pine and jazz from A-level popular music curriculum
Live Reviews
Alina Bzhezhinska’s Hip Harp shifts into new territory
The acclaimed London-based harpist debuted her new band at this year’s EFG LJF with guest horn...
EFG London Jazz Festival conquers the web with live streamed extravaganza
An array of UK and international artists turned on the class to produce enthralling performances...
Tania Giannouli and Nik Bärtsch excite at Enjoy Jazz’s Solo Piano season
Some of today’s leading pianists dazzle with contrasting solo sets at this long-established German...
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Ella Fitzgerald
The best known and most popular jazz artist of all time, often referred to as The First...
Kurt Elling
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Courtney Pine
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Dave Holland
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The best new jazz albums: Editor's Choice, December 2020
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The best new jazz albums: Editor's Choice, November 2020
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Trace Elliot Transit B Bass Pre-amp & Effects
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Five-Star Albums View All
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Miles Davis – Tutu: Deluxe Edition ★★★★★
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Herbie Hancock – Headhunters ★★★★★
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