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Too Cool - Sue Richardson

May 13th 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of jazz icon Chet Baker's untimely death in Amsterdam – and is the release date of singer/trumpeter/composer Sue Richardson's tribute CD 'Too Cool', on Splash Point Records. The album features four rare Baker tit

Claire Martin with the Dave Newton Trio - Ronnie Scott's

Claire Martin is one of the UK's top jazz singers, now is your chance to see this award winning singer live. Performing at Ronnie Scott's for two nights, she will be accompanied by the Dave Newton Trio.

Sue Richardson: Too Cool - review

(Splash Point) This polished tribute marks the 25th anniversary of Chet Baker 's death. Like Dorian Gray in reverse, the angel-faced Chet aged hideously while his music remained pristine until the end. Sue Richardson 's trumpet playing catches his comb

50s Britannia: Trad Jazz Britannia

Documentary looking at Britain's post-war infatuation with old New Orleans jazz.

I Thought About You ( A Tribute to Chet Baker) - Eliane Elias

Blending her Brazillian roots with alluring vocals, Eliane Elias has a distinctive talent. Her latest album includes the tracks 'I Thought About You' and 'This Can't Be Love'.

Life Forum - Gerald Clayton

This is the brand new album from the jazz pianist and includes the tracks 'Future Reflection' and 'Sir Third'.

Tom Harrell Quintet: Live - Ronnie Scott's

Praised by Newsweek for his pure melodic genius, Tom Harrell is widely recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic jazz instrumentalists and composers of our time. While Harrell is a master of the jazz idiom, he constantly seeks new challenges and

Life in This World - Will Calhoun

Will Calhoun's playing has influenced many different genres of music over the years including rock,jazz and world music. This is his eagerly awaited debut album as a jazz leader.

Guided Tour - New Gary Burton Quartet

Gary Burton releases his latest album with his new band the New Gary Burton Quartet, which has been described by the Guardian as being: 'filled with tonal light and shade, harmonic sparkle and rhythmic subtlety.' Tracks on the album include: 'Caminos'

Ray Gelato & The Giants - Ronnie Scott's

Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, ‘Fats’ Waller, Louis Jordan; even the names sound hip! These were superb artists who were not afraid to entertain. Naturally they all played great music, but they also looked like they were having the time of their lives whe