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New Bill Laurance Album in April
Right after his successful tour with Michael League, playing music from their five-paw reviewed album “Where You Wish You Were”, pianist Bill Laurance announces a new album. “Bloom” will be released on April 24th on the ACT Music label and this time around, Bill is supported by The Untold Orchestra, an 18-piece string ensemble from…
North Sea Jazz Festival 2017
Already lined up for this year’s North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam is an amazing group of artists which you will never see anywhere else over a three-day period I think. Friday, July 7th will feature Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Usher & the Roots, Wayne Shorter Quartet with Casco Philharmonic, Steve Winwood, Makaya…
Alex Attias – Presents LillyGood Party!, Vol. 2
The best record to dance to and do your work out while staying at home is the second compilation of Swiss DJ Alex Attias‘ club series from his Lausanne stint, called LillyGood Party! The twelve tracks feature Peven Everett, Louie Vega, David Murray, Glenn Underground, Yam Who?, and DaymĂ© Arocena, among many others and offer…
Win Guitarist Albare’s New CD – Shows in Berlin and Munich
Melbourne-based, Morocco-born guitarist Albare is currently on a European tour in support of his new album “Only Human”. From the Pat Metheny-like opener “Nightly News” to the smooth groove of the title track, here’s a pretty versatile musician combining his superb skills with imaginative compositions. Albare, whose real name is Albert Dadon, wants his new…
8th Transition Festival in Utrecht
This year’s Transition Festival, the festival showcasing the latest developments in the international jazz scene, bringing forward-thinking and inspirational artists to the stage, will take place again at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht on March 15th. The line-up for the 8th edition has just been announced and we are looking forward to reporting on this exciting event…
Guinga and Arooj Aftab in Berlin
We’ve just been to two pretty distinct shows in the past several days. Last Thursday, Brazilian guitar legend Guinga graced the tiny stage at Myer’s Hotel. The songs he played often drew on various Brazilian genres and had more than a note dedicated to the great Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was also a delight to…

