Introducing the May 2024 issue of Jazzwise Magazine, featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater

The May issue of Jazzwise magazine is out now with a striking cover and compelling interview inside with revered multi-Grammy Award winning jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater.

She’s among several headliners at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival also in the issue with in-depth interviews including Brit jazz saxophone legend Courtney Pine, renowned singer Norma Winstone and her musical partner Kit Downes, and Snarky Puppy bandleader/bassist Michael League discusses the album that changed his musical life in Turning Point.

Trumpeter Theo Croker chooses the albums he can’t live without in Takes Five, while there’s also a trip back to 1950s Soho with Val Wilmer telling the story of storied jazz night-spot The Buccaneer.

Also in the issue there’s an Album Interview with award-winning singer Ian Shaw on his latest release; Taking Off names to watch out for include saxophonist Rob Cope and jazztronica band un.procedure; and pianist Simon Lasky talks about his life in music in The Player. There’s also an extended reviews section looking at the special releases for Record Store Day.

All this plus essential new, reissue and archival albums reviewed plus gig guide, news, and live reviews… more jazz than you’ll ever hear

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