The Jazz Rag

Britain's brightest and most informative jazz publication, published since 1987.

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27/02/2025

THE WINTER 2025 ISSUE OF THE JAZZ RAG OUT NOW!

The latest edition of The Jazz Rag comes once again packed with jazz-based news, reviews and features with the late Sugar Pie Desanto presented on the cover along with personal recall on the one-of-a-kind blues singer from Jim Simpson.

Here's what else to look forward to:

A must visit list of Jazz focused locations
Mike Underdown takes the hot seat in 'I Get A Kick Out Of....'
A celebration of the music and life of Martin Hummel of Ubuntu Records
Digby Fairweather on jazz patron saint Louis Armstrong
Ron Simpson on the annual Fest Jazz in Chateauneuf-Du-Faou which celebrates it's 20th anniversary
Tribute to the Wim and Ria Wigt and 50 years of Timeless Records
Scott Yanow on Jazz Class of 1925
Reflection on the career of the great alto saxist Lou Donaldson
And a profusion of album reviews

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23/01/2025

This July, Hot Jazz will be ringing throughout Brittany!

Boasting a impressive line-up brimming with Jazz Giants such as Tuba Skinny, Gunhild Carling, Eva Fernández and Ladyva, Fest Jazz is a mustn't miss for any Jazz enthusiast!

Top class entertainment in beautiful surroundings, with even better food and wine!

Book your tickets today: https://www.fest-jazz.com/

06/12/2024

Issue #183 of Britain's brightest and most informative Jazz publication is out now and on it's way to our loyal subscribers!

Here's what's in store for the final Jazz Rag of 2024:
Legendary record label Mosaic Records enters its fifth decade
Elaine Delmar answers the questions in “I Get A Kick Out Of…”
The mysteries of Glenn Miller are investigated by Detective Ron Simpson
Legendary producer Quincy Jones is remembered, focussing on his jazz background
Frank Griffith honours the greatly missed Hep Records boss, Alastair Robertson
Ron Simpson recalls the forgotten man of jazz Frank Newton
Roger Coterrell pays tribute to the great vibraphonist Marjorie Hyams
Scott Yanow’s account of Monterey Jazz Festival
Lightnin’ Slim features in Henry’s Bluesletter
And the usual selection of CD, book and live performance reviews.

Head over to our website and treat that special Jazz Nut in your life (or yourself!) by ordering a copy or a six issue subscription to The Jazz Rag.

Please note that due to Royal Mail price increases on postage, we have been forced to follow suit and increase the rates of our cover price and six issue subscription from 1st January, 2025 onwards:

Cover Price:
£4.50
Subscription Rates:
£24.50 for UK
£39.00 for Europe
£49.00 for Rest Of The World

Any orders made before 1st January will be honoured at the original rates, so don't delay!

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08/10/2024

The new issue of the nation's favourite Jazz publication is out now!
Here's what to expect:
Digby Fairweather pays tribute to vibraphonist Terry Gibbs
Carlos Maldonado talks Latin Jazz to Norman Darwen
Ross Lorraine responds to Ron Simpson's questions
Scott Yanow explores 16 jazzers who recorded pre-1950
Ron Simpson probes the musical life of James P. Johnson
Jim Simpson explores the career of Jimi Hendrix
And the regular plethora of CD, book and live performance reviews.

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13/05/2024

Issue #180 of The Jazz Rag is ready to order!

Here's what's in store:
Introducing The Swing Cats from Barcelona, who will be embarking on a UK tour this July, including performances at The Stables MK, Peggy's Skylight, The Concorde Club, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival and The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.
Jim Simpson pays truibute to jazz’s next centenarian Marshall Allen.
Ron Simpson chats to rising piano star, Sullivan Fortner
Pete Lay answers the questions in “I Get A Kick…”
Peter Vacher remembers legendary vocalist and saxophonist Vi Redd.

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04/04/2024

We come to you with a plea for help in preserving a most important event: … Jim Simpson needs your support for Save the 40th Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival!

26/03/2024

Looking for essential reading this Easter Bank Holiday? Well The Jazz Rag have you sorted!

Here's what to expect:
Ron Simpson interviews the master-guitarist, Jim Mullen
Mike Gordon, long time supremo of Scarborough Jazz Festival, takes the hotseat in “I Get A Kick…”
Jim Simpson pays tribute to the trombone giant Bill Allred.
Peter Vacher on the wizardry of record restoration
Ron Simpson pays a visit to Birmingham’s finest record stores, The Diskery
And the regular plethora of CD, book and live perfomance reviews.

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