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In Notes on Free Jazz (Part 1), Stephan Kunze provides an entry point into the vast world of free improvisation. Using
Ekkehard Jost's 1974 book Free Jazz as his guide he highlights essential listening

Noted, 06 Mar 2025, 15:20

In Jazz: Being Here, Now George Grella claims Jazz represents the cultural strength of America and highlights the contributions of Black Americans to the nation; embodying diversity and creativity. Embracing Jazz means rejecting monoculture and celebrating the rich flavours of American life.

Noted, 27 Feb 2025, 12:05

A Crash Course in Jazz Appreciation by Brett & Kate McKay. I love their opening gambit:

It’s the music that many men say they like, but don’t actually know anything about.

Noted, 02 Jan 2025, 11:58

Jazz 2024

A compilation of ten tracks to reflect my year in Jazz music.

Listen to the mix

Mix, 22 Dec 2024, 07:00

Marshall Allen, a member of the Sun Ra Arkestra since 1958, is releasing his debut solo album in November. He’s 100 years old! Listen to a track from the album called African Sunset

Noted, 11 Oct 2024, 09:48

How jazz played out over Congo's chaotic coup - "the murder of Congo’s first post-independence leader Patrice Lumumba took place as famed jazzman Louis Armstrong was touring the country. The two events were not a coincidence"

Noted, 20 Sep 2024, 14:26

Vromm - Horizon

Absolute monster of a track from Vromm, opening with spacious Bleep Techno vibes, perfect for a set-starter, before burgeoning cavernous Dub shapes transform into a cacophony of Jazzy breakbeats.

Tune, 05 Dec 2023, 17:38

I opened the recent Six Tracks #35 with a lovely track by Monde UFO, so perhaps you've already listened to their album Vandalized Statue To Be Replaced With Shrine? If not, you're in for a treat, especially if you're into a delightful form of lo-fi, Jazzy, Indie electronic music.

Noted, 28 Apr 2023, 08:35
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