Jazzwise

Archived since April 1997

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313 issues

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Over the last ten years Jazzwise has become the biggest-selling jazz magazine in Britain. In fact, it now outsells all the other UK jazz magazines put together. With agenda-setting news and comment, a comprehensive gig guide, in-depth features, exclusive interviews and over 100 CDs, books and DVDs reviewed in each issue it offers an excellent companion for music students with ambitions to perfect their instrument.

Latest Issue:

Jazzwise magazine’s February issue is a Rahsaan Roland Kirk special to mark the release of two previously unreleased live albums that feature the mighty multi-reedist at the peak of his creative powers. Also inside the issue are major features on Brit jazz maestro Mike Westbrook, trumpeter Mark Kavuma, NYC-based Swiss pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, plus a special ‘Shape of Jazz to Come’ feature with hot tips from jazz industry insiders on who to look out for in 2026.

The issue also includes an insightful Turning Point interview with pianist Steve Lodder on a Kenny Wheeler album that changed his musical life; drummer Corrie Dick discusses his journey into jazz in The Player; it’s pianist Esben Tjalve and keyboardist Matti Klein who are the ones to watch in Taking Off, and US vibes star Joel Ross selects the albums he can’t live without in Takes Five.

All this please the UK’s biggest jazz reviews section featuring all the essential new, reissue and archival releases plus gig guide, instrument reviews, jazz news and more

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