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The Player: Maeve Gilchrist

The New York-based, Scottish-born harpist speaks to David Gallant about her journey into jazz, early influences and the instruments she’s played over the years

Samara Joy: The Sound Of Joy

Vocal sensation Samara Joy’s rise since her debut album in 2021 has been meteoric, with three Grammy Awards under her belt; and a Jazzwise Album of the Year for her 2024 long-player, Portrait. Peter Quinn spoke to the Bronx-based singer and reflects on the personal stories behind her cool exterior and immaculate vocal sheen

Taking Off: Myra Brownbridge

Already an in-demand player across a range of projects, bassist Myra Brownbridge has just released her debut album as a leader, The Voyage Out. Eddie Myer speaks to her about the journey so far

The inside story of Keith Jarrett’s iconic Köln Concert

As the 50th anniversary of Keith Jarrett’s iconic solo improvised album The Köln Concert comes around on 24 January, Stuart Nicholson tells the story of the less-than-favourable conditions that surrounded its creation. ECM label boss Manfred Eicher and Jarrett himself also reflect on this 66-minute spontaneous composition that has sold more than four million copies

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