As I've already mentioned when I wrote about things I wish I'd known before about booking gigs, one of the big realisations is that "no reply" from a promoter does not mean "not interested" or

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29.03.2024

The San Quentin Prison Jazz Band - Jazzfuel

Perhaps one of the most underrated alto saxophonists in jazz history, Frank Morgan was best known not for a specific album or project, but for the years spent in the notorious San Quentin prison, where

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25.03.2024

Iconic Jazz Posters - A Collectors Guide - Jazzfuel

From 14 year-old budding jazz musician to 30-something father-of-two, one thing has remained consistent: jazz posters on my bedroom wall. These days they tend to be surrounded by a nice frame rather than tape, but

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25.03.2024

Brothers in Jazz - It's a Family Affair - Jazzfuel

It's often fascinating to discover how the greatest jazz musicians of all time grew from young, budding students to idols of the style. As if there were ever any doubt, the role their upbringing played

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25.03.2024

Jazz Puns - Countdown To The Best Album Titles - Jazzfuel

I was about to start by writing "I like jazz puns as much as the next person" but that's not true; I like them a lot more! So for no other reason than personal entertainment

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21.03.2024

Meher Baba: The Indian Mystic Who Inspired a Jazz Smash Hit - Jazzfuel

Meher Baba story about the inspiration for the song Don't Worry Be Happy

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21.03.2024

The Pork Pie Hat That Defined 1930s Jazz - Jazzfuel

There aren't many opportunities to compare a 1930s jazz musician with Madonna, David Bowie or Kanye West but, decades before social media and the modern era of 'celebrity', jazz musicians were at the forefront of

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13.03.2024

10 Really Good Jazz Waltz Songs (Ranked) - Jazzfuel

Since the beginnings of jazz, rhythm - and how great musicians play around with it - has been an important part of the music. Whilst most famous jazz songs are in the standard 4/4 time,

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09.03.2024

10 Best Art Pepper Songs of All Time - Jazzfuel

At first glance, the story of Art Pepper, who passed away at the age of 56, might echo the familiar narrative of a 'victim of the jazz life'. Yet, a closer look reveals a tale

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09.03.2024

How To Play Drums (The Ultimate Beginners Guide!) - Jazzfuel

Want to learn how to play drums? Whether you’re staring at your first drum kit or are simply looking for some guidance on how to start, we've enlisted the help of award-winning British drummer &

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09.03.2024

Ella Fitzgerald Songs - 10 Hits by The Queen of Jazz - Jazzfuel

It takes a special type of musician to take a 19th Century nursery rhyme and turn it into one of the hippest, swinging songs of the era. That's exactly what the legendary jazz singer Ella

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27.02.2024

10 Explosive Cannonball Adderley Songs

Cannonball Adderley with brother Nat Adderley playing live

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27.02.2024

Watermelon Man - The Complete Guide To Herbie Hancock's Masterpiece - Jazzfuel

Written by pianist Herbie Hancock, ‘Watermelon Man’ is one of the great ear-worms of jazz. But whilst many know it for its appearance on legendary jazz fusion album Head Hunters in the 1970s, it actually

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17.02.2024

The Aeolian Mode - Have You Mastered The Natural Minor Scale? - Jazzfuel

With its sombre and pensive mood, the Aeolian mode - also known as the natural minor or aeolian scale - is not just something your music teacher wants you to learn, but a distinctive minor

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17.02.2024

From Miles to MTV - Iconic Herbie Hancock Songs - Jazzfuel

Perhaps best known by jazz fans for his Blue Note albums and work with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock's albums over the last 60 years defy classification and have seen him win legions of listeners who

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17.02.2024

10 Genius Thelonious Monk Songs - Jazzfuel

Thelonious Sphere Monk is undoubtedly one of the most influential composers in jazz, alongside Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus. Many of his pieces have become jazz standards, but his route to get there was anything

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06.02.2024

Iconic Chet Baker Songs - The Master Jazz Interpreter - Jazzfuel

Whilst many of the most famous musicians in jazz are known for their compositional offerings to the world, Chet Baker was a little different. As one of the most impressive song interpreters of all time,

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06.02.2024

12 Groundbreaking John Coltrane Songs - Jazzfuel

John Coltrane is one of the most revered and influential jazz saxophone players in history. Known for his both technical virtuosity and deeply spiritual musical journey, he smashed the boundaries of jazz more than once

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04.02.2024

10 Charlie Parker Songs Which Showcase A Saxophone Genius

Despite passing away in 1955 before reaching his 35th birthday, alto saxophonist Charlie ‘Yardbird’ Parker is largely credited with shaping the sound of jazz as we know it today. Almost as well known for his

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22.01.2024

Louis Armstrong Songs - Jazzfuel

Louis Armstrong playing a song

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19.01.2024

Charles Mingus Songs: Guide To A Jazz Eccentric - Jazzfuel

One of the most prolific composers in jazz history, bassist Charles Mingus's fiery temperament and eccentric personality was often audible in the music he wrote. Driving his band on with a big sonorous sound and

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19.01.2024

Django Reinhardt Biography - Gypsy Jazz Royalty - Jazzfuel

Born in 1910, Romani-Belgian jazz guitarist Jean 'Django' Reinhardt almost single-handedly brought the gypsy jazz style of music to the world. Not only that, he did it with two fewer fingers than most of his

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17.01.2024

Lady in Satin - The Story of Billie Holiday's Final Masterpiece - Jazzfuel

Jazz is no stranger to the search for perfection, but sometimes an album comes along that blows everything else out of the water through sheer emotional impact alone. That's certainly the case with Billie Holiday's

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17.01.2024

Michel Petrucciani: The Tragically Brief Life of a French Jazz Legend - Jazzfuel

Pianist Michel Petrucciani was one of the greatest jazz musicians to emerge from France. His tragically short life was crammed full of accolades, albums and worldwide touring, as we'll discover in this article... From his

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17.01.2024

Record-Breaking Jazz: 10 Eye-Catching Guinness World Records - Jazzfuel

I don't know about you, but I spent many-a-day as a kid flicking through the latest edition of the Guinness Book of Records. The much-publicised entry noting Ron Carter as the most prolific jazz bassist

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08.01.2024

My Funny Valentine: Journey of a Jazz Hit - Jazzfuel

It’s no secret that many of the most famous jazz songs of all time started out life in Broadway musicals. Perhaps more surprising, though, is that one of the most popular romantic ballads of all

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06.01.2024

11 Iconic Billie Holiday Songs You Need To Hear

Jazz history has no shortage of heartbreak, addiction and triumph in the face of adversity, but the story of iconic jazz singer Billie Holiday is up there with the most captivating. In this article, we

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06.01.2024

Charlie Byrd Albums: Bossa Nova Guitar and Beyond - Jazzfuel

From a quick glance at his discography, you could be forgiven for not realising the importance American guitarist Charlie Byrd played in the evolution of jazz. Because whilst Stan Getz may get most of the

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06.01.2024

The Best Jazz Clubs in London (XXL 2024 Edition)

As you'd expect from one of the biggest cities in Europe, the London jazz scene has always been vibrant. The last few years, however, have seen an explosion of international interest in it and so

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17.12.2023

A Very Frank Sinatra Christmas (10 Festive Treats) - Jazzfuel

An iconic performer known for his timeless classics, Sinatra left an indelible mark on the world of music. But while many of his greatest hits come from the Great American Songbook, Frank Sinatra Christmas songs

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01.12.2023

Steve Lieblich: The Liner Notes Project - Jazzfuel

If, like me, you enjoy digging into the nuts and bolts of jazz, today's interview guest has something fascinating to share with you... Steve Lieblich is founder of The Liner Notes Project which provides detailed

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01.12.2023

McCoy Tyner - Breaking Jazz Ground - Jazzfuel

Rising to prominence in the 1960s as part of the classic John Coltrane Quartet, jazz pianist McCoy Tyner has one of the most immediately recognisable styles in jazz. His distinctive approach at the keyboard, both

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01.12.2023

John Coltrane's Sheets of Sound - Jazzfuel

Never content to sit still, groundbreaking saxophonist John Coltrane changed the course of jazz history more than once. In this article, we take a closer look at his late-1950s playing which made use of a

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01.12.2023

The Blues and The Abstract Truth - Jazzfuel

Few jazz artists in history have a single album which stands out so far ahead of the rest of their discography than saxophonist Oliver Nelson. His 1961 masterpiece 'The Blues and The Abstract Truth' has

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01.12.2023

Joni Mitchell - The Jazz Connection

Born in 1943 in Canada, Joni Mitchell rose to fame as a groundbreaking singer-songwriter most closely associated with the world of folk music. However, much of her output - particularly in the 1970s - showcases

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27.10.2023

Essential Brad Mehldau albums | Beatles to Bach - Jazzfuel

A major figure on the international jazz scene since the early 1990s, we take a chronological look at 9 essential Brad Mehldau albums which put the pianist firmly at the forefront of modern music. Born

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27.10.2023

When Jazz Meets the Fab Four: Essential Beatles Covers - Jazzfuel

What connects Ella Fitzgerland, George Benson, Jaco Pastorius and McCoy Tyner? Aside from their serious jazz credentials they have all recorded Beatles covers. Strap in for our guide to some of the best... The music

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27.10.2023

Inside The New York Jazz Scene: Jazz Musicians Survey - Jazzfuel

Whilst there are vibrant cities all over the world, there has long been a fascination with the New York jazz scene and its position as one of the most iconic places to live and work

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27.10.2023

The 1.7 Second Gig Booking Hook - Jazzfuel

From classic literature and historical speeches to podcasts and YouTubers, one maxim remains true: if you want to keep your audience attention, you need to hook them early. That window of opportunity continues to narrow

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27.10.2023

Disney Jazz Songs - Iconic Renditions of Timeless Classics - Jazzfuel

There's a long history of jazz musicians borrowing repertoire from the movies and musical theatre, but in this article we look at one specific area of that: Disney jazz songs. Jazz and Disney share a

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9 Reasons Club & Festival Promoters Ignore Your Emails - Jazzfuel

The San Quentin Prison Jazz Band - Jazzfuel

Iconic Jazz Posters - A Collectors Guide - Jazzfuel

Brothers in Jazz - It's a Family Affair - Jazzfuel

Jazz Puns - Countdown To The Best Album Titles - Jazzfuel

Meher Baba: The Indian Mystic Who Inspired a Jazz Smash Hit - Jazzfuel

The Pork Pie Hat That Defined 1930s Jazz - Jazzfuel

10 Really Good Jazz Waltz Songs (Ranked) - Jazzfuel

10 Best Art Pepper Songs of All Time - Jazzfuel

How To Play Drums (The Ultimate Beginners Guide!) - Jazzfuel

Ella Fitzgerald Songs - 10 Hits by The Queen of Jazz - Jazzfuel

10 Explosive Cannonball Adderley Songs

Watermelon Man - The Complete Guide To Herbie Hancock's Masterpiece - Jazzfuel

The Aeolian Mode - Have You Mastered The Natural Minor Scale? - Jazzfuel

From Miles to MTV - Iconic Herbie Hancock Songs - Jazzfuel

10 Genius Thelonious Monk Songs - Jazzfuel

Iconic Chet Baker Songs - The Master Jazz Interpreter - Jazzfuel

12 Groundbreaking John Coltrane Songs - Jazzfuel

10 Charlie Parker Songs Which Showcase A Saxophone Genius

Louis Armstrong Songs - Jazzfuel

Charles Mingus Songs: Guide To A Jazz Eccentric - Jazzfuel

Django Reinhardt Biography - Gypsy Jazz Royalty - Jazzfuel

Lady in Satin - The Story of Billie Holiday's Final Masterpiece - Jazzfuel

Michel Petrucciani: The Tragically Brief Life of a French Jazz Legend - Jazzfuel

Record-Breaking Jazz: 10 Eye-Catching Guinness World Records - Jazzfuel

My Funny Valentine: Journey of a Jazz Hit - Jazzfuel

11 Iconic Billie Holiday Songs You Need To Hear

Charlie Byrd Albums: Bossa Nova Guitar and Beyond - Jazzfuel

The Best Jazz Clubs in London (XXL 2024 Edition)

A Very Frank Sinatra Christmas (10 Festive Treats) - Jazzfuel

Steve Lieblich: The Liner Notes Project - Jazzfuel

McCoy Tyner - Breaking Jazz Ground - Jazzfuel

John Coltrane's Sheets of Sound - Jazzfuel

The Blues and The Abstract Truth - Jazzfuel

Joni Mitchell - The Jazz Connection

Essential Brad Mehldau albums | Beatles to Bach - Jazzfuel

When Jazz Meets the Fab Four: Essential Beatles Covers - Jazzfuel

Inside The New York Jazz Scene: Jazz Musicians Survey - Jazzfuel

The 1.7 Second Gig Booking Hook - Jazzfuel

Disney Jazz Songs - Iconic Renditions of Timeless Classics - Jazzfuel

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