Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Issue 1028

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Tanja Maritsa @bluesandsoul.com Tanja Maritsa @bluesandsoul.com Tanja Maritsa @bluesandsoul.com Tanja Maritsa @bluesandsoul.com

Tanja Maritsa: Elegantly Yours

Lee Tyler catches up with the elegant charms of Tanja Maritsa as he finds this, one time Jazz, now jack (or should that be Jacqui) of a lot more trades, in slightly jovial mood to talk about her two singles in - now impending album...

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Chrisitain Scott @bluesandsoul.co Chrisitain Scott @bluesandsoul.com Chrisitain Scott @bluesandsoul.com Chrisitain Scott @bluesandsoul.com

Christian Scott: Blow4blow

Pete Lewis speaks to Grammy-nominated New Orleans trumpeter Christian Scott, as the man dubbed “jazz’s young style god” discusses his powerful new LP ‘Yesterday You Said Tomorrow’

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Elisa Caleb  @bluesandsoul.com Elisa Caleb  @bluesandsoul.com Elisa Caleb  @bluesandsoul.com Elisa Caleb  @bluesandsoul.com

Elisa Caleb: A breath of fresh air

Pete Lewis talks to internationally-celebrated, up-and-coming London jazz vocalist Elisa Caleb about her debut album ‘Carry Me Home’ and the personal story behind its current single ‘The Wind’

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Portico Quartet @bluesandsoul.com Portico Quartet @bluesandsoul.com Portico Quartet @bluesandsoul.com Portico Quartet @bluesandsoul.com

Portico Quartet: 4-tune Hunters

Lee Tyler catches up with Drummer/Hang player from the formidable jazz de force, the Portico Quartet. We talk fighting critics, new album ‘Isla’ and having an Imelda May and Lizzie Parks sandwich!? ... HP sauce anyone?

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Harry Connick Jr @bluesandsoul.com Harry Connick Jr @bluesandsoul.com Harry Connick Jr @bluesandsoul.com Harry Connick Jr @bluesandsoul.com

Harry Connick, Jr: Connick Timing

Pete Lewis enjoys morning drinks in Mayfair with iconic New Orleans jazz singer/pianist/arranger Harry Connick, Jr., whose international Top 10 LP ‘Your Songs’ now attains its UK release...

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Terence Blanchard @bluesandsoul.com The Terence Blanchard Group  @bluesandsoul.com The Terence Blanchard Group  @bluesandsoul.com Bilal (Terence Blanchard Group) @bluesandsoul.com

The Terence Blanchard Group: The Right Choice

Pete Lewis calls up multi-Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter/arranger/composer Terence Blanchard, to discuss the thinking behind the influential New Orleans musician’s new album ‘Choices’

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Prince Sampson @bluesandsoul.com Prince Sampson @bluesandsoul.com Prince Sampson @bluesandsoul.com Prince Sampson @bluesandsoul.com

Prince Sampson: Guitar Hero

The life of a session musician is a thankless task, mutually appreciated by all but never fully applauded. So, as we start to clap, Kevin Angel rights that wrong with an interview with Prince Sampson- session guitarist making a break for the big time.

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Yolanda Quartey (Lead singer of Phantom Limb) @bluesandsoul.com Yolanda Quartey (Lead singer of Phantom Limb) @bluesandsoul.com Yolanda Quartey (Lead singer of Phantom Limb) @bluesandsoul.com Yolanda Quartey (Lead singer of Phantom Limb) @bluesandsoul.com

Yolanda Quartey: Whole lotta Diva

I was lucky enough to catch Phantom Limb's lead singer Yolanda Quartey whilst on a trip to Bristol recently. With the re-release of their first critically acclaimed album and a mighty fine new single (Draw the Line) causing waves...

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Imelda May @bluesandsoul.com Imelda May @bluesandsoul.com Imelda May @bluesandsoul.com Imelda May @bluesandsoul.com

Imelda May: Finally Mayde it!

As Imelda May prepares for a date at the Indigo2 supporting Jeff Beck, Blues and Soul's Ali Raymond took her away from the music, if only for a minute, to discuss the making of Mrs. May.

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Stuttgart jazzopen 09 Stuttgart jazzopen 09: Bix Club Stuttgart jazzopen 09: Messe Stuttgart (Flughafen) Stuttgart jazzopen 09: Mercades-Benz Museum, Open-Air venue

Review of the Stuggart jazzopen 2009

Given the choice of hanging round Swine Flu infested London or going on a press trip to cover the 'jazzopen' jazz festival in Stuggart with a star-studdied line-up. My decision was a relatively easy to make..."Germany it is then..."

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