Salah Ragab: The Egyptian army major who became a jazz legend A vitally important figure… Ben Forrest May 26, 2025
Rufus Harley: The story of the world’s first jazz bagpipe player A true original. Reuben Cross May 25, 2025
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The two albums Joni Mitchell considers “the pinnacle of contemporary music” Two sublime records. Reuben Cross May 15, 2025
Enji – ‘Sonor’ album review: an intimate journey through meditative Mongolian jazz A compelling narrative record… Ben Forrest May 8, 2025
Tuck Andress: how St Vincent’s jazz master uncle inspired her to play guitar A fingerstyle wizard. Reuben Cross May 6, 2025
“A gold-plated place”: The one musician Jeff Beck thought nobody could touch He was a true pioneer of 20th century music. Ben Lee May 2, 2025
Jimmy Smith: The Hammond pioneer who united soul and jazz A pioneering figure. Ben Forrest Apr 29, 2025
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‘Tom Traubert’s Blues’: the song that defines Tom Waits Will you go Waltzing Matilda with me? Matthew Ingate Mar 20, 2025
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