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Jany McPherson: I bring tradition and innovation into dialogue

From the rhythmic roots of Cuba to the syntax of contemporary jazz. In an exclusive interview conducted in the quiet of Rome’s Sala Petrassi,...

Marco Glaviano: A Life in Jazz Behind the Lens

When we reach him via video call, Marco Glaviano immediately asks to see the cover of the January 2026 issue of Musica Jazz. “Is...

The Feminine Energy of Marilyn Mazur

Marilyn Mazur once explained the criteria she used to hire musicians. One of these was that she chose people who could bring their own...

Jimmy Cliff: the Earthly Voice of Reggae

When an artist who has given voice to a people leaves us, all other noise becomes an echo. This was the feeling on 24...
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Ornella Vanoni: A Life around Jazz

Free, ironic and, above all, undisciplined, Ornella Vanoni was a fragile yet indomitable presence. She passed away quietly at the age of 91 during...

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