Peter Jones
26 February 2025
Barry Harris, the man who made European jazz
The American jazz pianist had a passion for teaching music, and created a bridge between the worlds of bebop and classical
Read the full article08 January 2025
Keith Jarrett: The agony and the ecstasy
How a grumpy star, a broken piano and an improvised set added up to a timeless jazz classic recorded 50 years ago – the legendary Köln Concert
Read the full article01 January 2025
All that jazz: a guide to the top 10 European summer festivals to look forward to in 2025
For those who want tunes with their travel, Europe is home to an astonishing plethora of annual summer jazz festivals
Read the full article13 November 2024
Cork’s boozers, ghouls and jazz fans
Ireland’s pubs are struggling but a music festival brings people to the streets
Read the full article11 September 2024
Welcome to Lot-et-Garonne’s jazz heaven
This international jazz summer school has become a unique utopia for lovers of the genre
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The world’s coolest record label
ECM has been producing stylish jazz since 1969. But with its founder now 80, where do its solemn, spacious sounds go next?
Read the full article10 January 2024
When jazz came to Europe
The continent became a safe haven in the postwar years for American musicians escaping racism and drugs. Decades on, they are still coming
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