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The saxophonist is determined to pass on his wealth of old-school influences

How do you promote niche music in a market dominated by major promoters?

Enter the micro-festival – savvy art promoters’ attempt to wrest audience from the mainstream

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Ronan Guilfoyle: Hands | Album review

Never mind the whiplash, here's some proper jazz drumming lessons

Don’t believe everything you see at the movies: for great jazz sticksmen Jeff Ballard and Tom Rainey, being mentored was a joy – although Ray Charles was no picnic

Mark Dresser Quintet: Nourishments