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From Room 335 to On Solid Ground: Larry Carlton’s Long Road Back After 1988
For most musicians, being shot in the neck and losing the use of one arm would be career-ending. For guitarist Larry Carlton, it was the beginning of a long, difficult – but ultimately successful – process of rebuilding both his technique and his place in…
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Marian McPartland Albums: A Lifetime of Piano Jazz
Few jazz musicians built their careers as deliberately and thoughtfully as pianist, composer and broadcaster Marian…
Ron Carter albums: Inside one of the Largest Discographies in Jazz History
There’s no shortage of prolific artists in jazz history, but only one holds the Guinness World…
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Inside The Kenny Garrett Songbook – Essential albums
Saxophonist Kenny Garrett bridges jazz history past and present like few other musicians active today. From his early work with Art…
Jimmy Cobb Albums: Time, Taste, and the Art of Drums
If you have ever found yourself tapping your foot to a classic jazz recording without quite knowing why it feels so…
Our Favourite Jackie McLean Albums: From Hard Bop To Avant-Garde
Few jazz musicians documented such a wide artistic development as openly as alto saxophonist Jackie McLean. Across more than four decades…
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Jazz music may have existed for only a little over a century, but its history is rich and varied. Jazzfuel is built for people who care about the music — and the stories behind it.
From forgotten pioneers to modern classics, we explore the albums, artists, and moments that shaped jazz.
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It’s evolved into a team of writers and music industry specialists who aim to produce the best content for fans around the world, as well as continuing to support pro jazz musicians with publicity, education and career coaching.
