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Track: The Quiet Temple – The Last Opium Den (On Earth), plus new album news

Duke Garwood and Rich Machin have put together a musical collective under the name of The Quiet Temple, using a rolling cast of sidemen taken from the likes of Soulsavers,…

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Track: Kamasi Washington releases two tracks from his forthcoming second album, plus release/tour news

Jazz superstar Kamasi Washington has heralded the announcement of his second album Heaven and Earth, set for release on June 22nd via Young Turks, by releasing two tracks – Fists…

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News: Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold announces April UK live dates

Boundary-breaking, socially-conscious musician and one of America’s most exciting trumpet players to perform exclusive UK shows April 9th to the 13th 2018 sees the inspirationally talented, award-winning trumpeter Keyon Harrold…

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See: Run Logan Run release new video for Death is Elsewhere, plus UK tour dates

Hailing from Bristol, Andrew Hayes and Dan Johnson are a fascinating collision of pounding, tribal drums and screaming saxophone. The duo was formed through a shared passion for improvisation, spiritual…

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News: Gregory Porter announces run of UK shows

Grammy-winning singing sensation Gregory Porter soon returns to the UK to perform at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. With additional dates added due to popular demand, Gregory will now appear…

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News: Kamasi Washington announces European tour dates

Kamasi Washington has announced an extensive run of UK and European live shows. The tour will see the Los Angeles saxophonist, bandleader and composer performing some of his biggest headline…

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News: Belle & Sebastian to headline BBC 6 Music Festival in Glasgow

As the BBC 6 Music Festival prepares to make its Glasgow debut, local stars Belle & Sebastian are announced as headliners. As one of Glasgow’s most loved bands, it’s fitting…

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Win: Two Tickets for Gogo Penguin at London Village Underground 25.2.16

We’ve been big fans of Manchester jazz trio Gogo Penguin for about as long as we can remember. The three piece, pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob…

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Win: Tickets for Nostalgia 77 @ Rich Mix, London 18.9.15

He doesn’t play out very often, doesn’t Ben Lamdin, aka Nostalgia 77 so there’s much excitement here in Backseat Mafia towers that he’s announced a rare live appearance, along with…

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News: Light in the attic to release Karin Krog collection

She was a new one on us, Norwegian jazz singer Karin Krog. Over the last five decades she’s been treating, and educating, and thrilling jazz fans across Scandanavia to her…

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