With so much great jazz music out there—and more coming each week—we're always in need of reminders of tunes that deserve another listen. So why not couple

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25.06.2025

Summer Wind: 6 Brilliant Versions Of This Underrated Jazz Classic

Originally a German tune from 1965, Summer Wind was given new life when legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer wrote English lyrics that captured the quiet drift of

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18.06.2025

Nina Simone Interview - 6 Things We Learned

You can watch the full Nina Simone interview via the BBC’s official YouTube channel below.

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16.06.2025

McCoy Tyner: 6 Decades of Grounbreaking Jazz Piano

Best known for his 1960s work with John Coltrane, pianist McCoy Tyner has one of the most immediately recognisable styles in jazz. Join us for the deep dive...

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15.06.2025

Charlie Byrd Albums: Bossa Nova Guitar and Beyond

Charlie Byrd albums blend Jazz, Bossa Nova & classical guitar mastery. Join us to uncover the legendary musician's musical journey and influence.

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15.06.2025

11 Iconic Nat King Cole Songs - Jazzfuel

With over 50 million record sales, Nat King Cole was one of the most important jazz artists of all time. We look at some of his best songs.

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14.06.2025

Charlie Parker and The Story of 'The Albino' Red Rodney

Charlie Parker, whose innovations helped birth bebop, wasn’t just a musical trailblazer. He also stood firmly by the people he played with — including Red Rodney, a white trumpeter who joined his group from 1949 to 1951.

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14.06.2025

Reinventing the Hammond Organ In Jazz - 8 Jimmy Smith Albums

Before Jimmy Smith, the organ was largely considered a background instrument—churches, bars, and maybe the odd blues solo. But when the pianist heard the

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14.06.2025

Stan Kenton - Dividing The World of Big Band Music

Before there was fusion, before conservatories taught jazz as art music, there was Stan Kenton—an ambitious bandleader whose work continues to fascinate,

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13.06.2025

Behind the scenes with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz

Intereview with Emma Rawicz who, although still in her early 20s, has amassed an enviable discography and tour schedule around Europe!

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12.06.2025

The $3 Jazz Record That Held a 70-Year-Old Secret

That’s what happened to Angelina Palumbo, who recently picked up a jazz LP from a Goodwill store in the US for just $3.

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11.06.2025

Remembering Charnett Moffett

Known for his lightning-fast facility, deep musical intuition, and fearless versatility, Charnett Moffett was the kind of double bassist who could both anchor

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18.05.2025

McCoy Tyner - Breaking Jazz Piano Ground

Best known for his 1960s work with John Coltrane, pianist McCoy Tyner has one of the most immediately recognisable styles in jazz. Join us for the deep dive...

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10.05.2025

Au Cœur du Jazz: Interview with Nicolas Pommaret - Jazzfuel

As host of France Musique’s daily jazz show Au Cœur du Jazz, Nicolas Pommaret has the ear of millions of jazz fans across the country.

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13.03.2025

The most popular alto saxophonists in 1959... - Jazzfuel

The annual Downbeat Reader's Poll from 1959 gives a fascinating and highly-competitive snapshop of the most popular alto saxophonists of the year.

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10.02.2025

2025 Grammy Awards - The Jazz Winners - Jazzfuel

The results are in from the 2025 Grammy awards! The jazz winners reflect the genre’s ongoing evolution, from traditional jazz interpretations to

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21.01.2025

New Dawn: Marshall Allen at 100! - Jazzfuel

Marshall Allen, the legendary saxophonist and long-time leader of the Sun Ra Arkestra, has reached an extraordinary milestone by releasing his debut solo

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09.01.2025

The Jazz Language of Lester Young: A Legacy of Slang and Style - Jazzfuel

From affectionate nicknames to creative expressions of emotion, Lester Young’s slang creations are brilliant!

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07.01.2025

Joe Zawinul | 10 Essential Recordings from a Jazz Fusion Pioneer - Jazzfuel

A hugely influential jazz musician, joe Zawinul played a critical role in the development of jazz fusion. Here are ten of his best albums

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19.12.2024

Don't play the butter notes, Herbie! - Jazzfuel

One such moment came when he famously told Herbie Hancock during a performance: "Don’t play the butter notes."

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18.12.2024

Iconic British Jazz Albums: Loose Tubes on The Loose! - Jazzfuel

As part of our deep dive into one of the most important bands in UK jazz history, writer Ian Mann takes a look at 8 iconic British jazz artists recorded by

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18.12.2024

The 10 Worst Christmas Songs of All Time! - Jazzfuel

Don't blame us if this countdown to 10 of the worst christmas songs ever leaves you with some seriously annoying earworms, will you !

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12.12.2024

Understanding AABA Song Form - a Jazz Essential - Jazzfuel

The AABA song form is a cornerstone of jazz and popular music. In this guide we'll learn about its structure, history, and use in famous standards...

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03.12.2024

The Loose Tubes Legacy - Jazzfuel

Formed in the 1980s, Loose Tubes were one of the most influential jazz ensembles to come out of the UK. British journalist Ian Mann picks up the story...

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22.11.2024

There's No Business Like Show Business - Jazzfuel

Sonny Rollins' rendition of There's No Business Like Show Business is a lively, virtuosic interpretation of the Irving Berlin classic, showcasing the

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29.10.2024

Insider Guide: 15 Of The Best New York Jazz Clubs in 2024

We polled more than SIXTY musicians on the New York jazz scene to pull together this rundown of the best NYC Jazz clubs and venues for 2024.

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13.10.2024

11 Must-Hear Jazz Covers of Michael Jackson songs - Jazzfuel

As the undisputed "King of Pop," Michael Jackson's songs might seem an unlikely source of inspiration for jazz musicians. Yet, beneath the surface of his

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05.10.2024

10 Iconic Clifford Brown Songs - Jazzfuel

Trumpeter Clifford Brown, affectionately known as "Brownie," was one of the brightest talents in jazz before his life was tragically cut short at just 25.

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03.10.2024

10 Iconic June Christy Songs - Jazzfuel

There is a strong case for elevating June Christy into the very top echelon of iconic jazz singers alongside Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald.

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02.10.2024

The Story of Blossom Dearie in 10 Gorgeous Songs - Jazzfuel

With her light and airy vocals, delicate piano style and famous wit on stage, it's no wonder that Blossom Dearie was a club favourite - not to mention

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29.08.2024

Limited Edition Jazz Prints - Jazzfuel

New York's JazzFest Gallery have shared a super collection of limited edition prints, which are inspired by some of the greatest artists and album covers of

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31.07.2024

What's So Funny, Charlie Parker?! - Jazzfuel

Charlie Parker laughing at Coleman Hawkin's attempt at miming in 1950 is the best video we've seen in a LONG time!

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30.07.2024

Promoters Trust Promoters - Jazzfuel

Just when you think you've found the perfect place for a holiday, you discover that one review which warns about dirty bed-sheets and the mouse which lives in

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12.07.2024

Gig Pitching in the Sunshine - Jazzfuel

If, like most jazz musicians, 'gigging and touring more' is near the top of your wishlist, this article looks at one specific angle of improving your pitching

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29.06.2024

Lead Magnets for Music Teachers: 101 - Jazzfuel

In this short guide, we're going to look at how offering a simple free resource - aka a "lead magnet" - has the ability to turbo-charge your success in finding enthusiastic music students to teach...

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11.06.2024

First you imitate, then you innovate.. - Jazzfuel

Alongside all the great music, Miles Davis also gave us a fair few quotes, including this one - which is surprisingly useful when it comes to booking gigs... "First you imitate, then you innovate" It

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11.06.2024

FAQ: Should You Include Side-Musicians in Your Gig Pitching Emails? - Jazzfuel

Assuming you're reaching out to a promoter who you are not yet connected to, the goal with a pitching email is to help them understand the music and the project as quickly as possible. In

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06.06.2024

Iconic Lost Sessions In Jazz - Jazzfuel

Lost - or simply 'put away and forgotten' - there have been a wealth of jazz albums unearthed in recent years. For many jazz fans, the idea that the best musicians in jazz history are

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08.05.2024

Interview with Jarek Kowal of Jazz Jantar Festival - Jazzfuel

One of the longest-running and famous European jazz festivals, Jazz Jantar in the Polish city of Gdansk is kicking off this week with a line up that includes Nils Petter Molvær, Nu Jazz and David

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19.04.2024

9 Reasons Club & Festival Promoters Ignore Your Emails - Jazzfuel

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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Summer Wind: 6 Brilliant Versions Of This Underrated Jazz Classic

Nina Simone Interview - 6 Things We Learned

McCoy Tyner: 6 Decades of Grounbreaking Jazz Piano

Charlie Byrd Albums: Bossa Nova Guitar and Beyond

11 Iconic Nat King Cole Songs - Jazzfuel

Charlie Parker and The Story of 'The Albino' Red Rodney

Reinventing the Hammond Organ In Jazz - 8 Jimmy Smith Albums

Stan Kenton - Dividing The World of Big Band Music

Behind the scenes with saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz

The $3 Jazz Record That Held a 70-Year-Old Secret

Remembering Charnett Moffett

McCoy Tyner - Breaking Jazz Piano Ground

Au Cœur du Jazz: Interview with Nicolas Pommaret - Jazzfuel

The most popular alto saxophonists in 1959... - Jazzfuel

2025 Grammy Awards - The Jazz Winners - Jazzfuel

New Dawn: Marshall Allen at 100! - Jazzfuel

The Jazz Language of Lester Young: A Legacy of Slang and Style - Jazzfuel

Joe Zawinul | 10 Essential Recordings from a Jazz Fusion Pioneer - Jazzfuel

Don't play the butter notes, Herbie! - Jazzfuel

Iconic British Jazz Albums: Loose Tubes on The Loose! - Jazzfuel

The 10 Worst Christmas Songs of All Time! - Jazzfuel

Understanding AABA Song Form - a Jazz Essential - Jazzfuel

The Loose Tubes Legacy - Jazzfuel

There's No Business Like Show Business - Jazzfuel

Insider Guide: 15 Of The Best New York Jazz Clubs in 2024

11 Must-Hear Jazz Covers of Michael Jackson songs - Jazzfuel

10 Iconic Clifford Brown Songs - Jazzfuel

10 Iconic June Christy Songs - Jazzfuel

The Story of Blossom Dearie in 10 Gorgeous Songs - Jazzfuel

Limited Edition Jazz Prints - Jazzfuel

What's So Funny, Charlie Parker?! - Jazzfuel

Promoters Trust Promoters - Jazzfuel

Gig Pitching in the Sunshine - Jazzfuel

Lead Magnets for Music Teachers: 101 - Jazzfuel

First you imitate, then you innovate.. - Jazzfuel

FAQ: Should You Include Side-Musicians in Your Gig Pitching Emails? - Jazzfuel

Iconic Lost Sessions In Jazz - Jazzfuel

Interview with Jarek Kowal of Jazz Jantar Festival - Jazzfuel

9 Reasons Club & Festival Promoters Ignore Your Emails - Jazzfuel

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