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Udin&Jazz
35th Edition From July 12 to 20, Udine hosts the world’s Jazz elite “GENERATIONS” IS THE THEME FOR THE 2025 EDITION – A JOURNEY CONNECTING THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF JAZZ Among the most anticipated events are live performances by global phenomenon Jacob Collier, legend Herbie Hancock, talented pianist Raphael Gualazzi, the new collaborative…
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Benny Benack III – This is the life
Behind the Velvet Curtain: The Secrets of Benny Benack III ’s ‘This Is The Life ’ Listening to a well-recorded live jazz album is always a special experience. There is an intangible chemistry and spontaneity between musicians and audience that a studio recording simply cannot capture. That’s exactly what trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III…
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Jazz With a Message: Jure Pukl
Jure Pukl Leads a Powerful Night at Studio 44 Concert Review – June 14, 2025 | Krško, Slovenia Studio 44 in Krško, Slovenia—a vibrant concert space operating under the umbrella of Big Band Krško—has quietly become one of the country’s most consistent jazz venues. Since 2017, the series Jazz at Studio 44 has hosted over 100 concerts,…
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CYRILLE AIMÉE *4.24*
Step into the electrifying world of Cyrille Aimée with her breathtaking new live album, *4.24*, recorded during an unforgettable run at the legendary Birdland in April 2024. Set for release on June 13, 2025, this album is more than just a collection of songs—it’s a vibrant time capsule of Aimée’s genre-defying brilliance, where jazz, soul, and global rhythms ignite in real time. With *4.24*,…
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Anita Donndorff’s Thirsty Soul
Transcontinental Jazz Odyssey Release Date: June 20, 2025Label: Fresh Sound New Talent Records We had the privilege of diving into Thirsty Soul before its official release, and it’s safe to say: this is a defining moment in Anita Donndorff’s evolving journey. The Argentina-born, New York-based Jazz vocalist brings together worlds with elegance, edge, and emotional…
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The Alchemy of Household
Adam Levy on Collaboration, Space, and the Stories a Guitar Can Tell Recorded in a house-turned-studio in the quiet hills of Tehachapi, California, Household is a testament to the magic that happens when the right musicians gather in the right space. Produced by Chris Bruce (known for his work with Lizz Wright, Meshell Ndegeocello) who also played guitar and…
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Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio
Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio Casts a Spell in Italy Culture Centre Lojze Bratuž, Gorizia, 24. 5. 2025 You won’t believe how an Icelandic jazz trio silenced a city still buzzing from the Giro d’Italia’s chaos. Just hours after Gorizia’s streets roared with cycling fans, the Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio cast a spell so quiet, so mesmerizing, that…
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ADAM LEVY Household
Release date: June 4, 2025 Even if the name Adam Levy doesn’t immediately ring a bell, chances are you’ve heard his guitar playing before. Whether alongside Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, or more recently Lizz Wright, Levy has long been the kind of musician whose touch enhances everything he’s part of. But dig a little deeper…
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The Bona-Weckl Connection: How Two Legends Redefined Live Fusion
Fusion Experience Quartet Lights Up Portorož with Unforgettable Musical Chemistry Avditorij Portorož, Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 There are concerts, and then there are moments—those rare evenings when music transcends genre, geography, and expectation. Saturday night at Avditorij Portorož offered exactly that, as the Fusion Experience Quartet delivered a set that was nothing short of electrifying. With…
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Zagreb Jazz Festival Welcomes Grammy Winner Nicole Zuraitis
A Grammy Voice at Kerempuh Nicole Zuraitis, the 2024 Grammy winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album, brought both emotional depth and stylistic versatility to the stage of Kerempuh Theatre as part of the 16th Zagreb Jazz Festival. Performing with a seasoned quartet—Idan Morim on guitar, Sam Weber on bass, and her husband Dan Pugach on…