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Paul Cornish: You’re Exaggerating!
One of the most successful and controversial books of 2012 was Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, written...
Interview with Kokoroko
If you want to understand what happens when the rhythmic urgency of Afrobeat meets the velvety depth of soul, listen to Tuff Times Never...
Joshua Redman: Word Falls Short
—Berkeley, California. Even before becoming known as the son of Dewey Redman – the highly original saxophonist and rebellious spirit who played alongside Ornette...
Herbie Hancock: HH
He has seventy years of music to his name, ranging from his work with Miles Davis to funk, synthesizers, and Buddhist philosophy. Talk to...
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Michael League talks about his role as Artistic Director at GroundUp Festival
Having created successful groups such as Snarky Puppy, Bokanté, and Forq, and formed an irresistible duo with Bill Laurance, League now brings his talents...
Anoushka Shankar’s Three Chapters: when Jazz, Dance Floor and Goa Trance blend
Anoushka, how did the idea for the trilogy come about, and what is its message?
The idea for the Chapters trilogy came to me...
Interview with Manuel Caliumi
Originally from Carpi and now based in Bologna, Manuel Caliumi is among the most interesting young Italian voices on the saxophone. In recent years,...
Dado Moroni: A Man in Swing
Dado Moroni is one of Italy’s most celebrated jazz pianists. His sense of swing rivals that of the great African American masters, and his...
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Interview with Myra Melford
Thank you, Myra Melford, for granting us this interview despite your busy schedule. You’ll soon be performing on stage at the Donizetti Theater with...
Mario Rusca: 4th Dimension
Born in 1937, educated at the Turin Conservatory, and later based in Milan, Rusca immersed himself in the crucible where Italian jazz took shape...