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Jazz music may have existed for only a little over a century, but its history is rich and varied. The ever-growing collection of articles on this site aim to highlight the best musicians, essential jazz albums and hidden stories in the genre. Whether you’re a total newcomer, or lifelong devotee, we hope you’ll find something which catches your ear!
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The 1938 film which introduced Django Reinhardt to the UK
In 1938, British jazz audiences were about to encounter something they weren’t prepared for. Jazz in the UK was still largely…
Miles Davis in Paris: Elevator to the Gallows
In the late 1950s, Miles Davis recorded the haunting soundtrack to Louis Malle’s film Ascenseur pour l’échafaud — improvised live in…
Dig: A Long-Lost Miles Davis Broadcast (Paris, 1957)
Imagine settling down in front of your TV set on Christmas day 1957 and seeing the great Miles Davis appear on…
“Do You Want a Beard or Do You Want a Job?” The Buddy Rich Bus Tapes
If you haven’t yet heard Buddy Rich berating his band on the tour bus, stay tuned below for an 11-minute treat..!…
Yusef Lateef: Detroit (Latitude 42° 30′ Longitude 83°)
Jazz history tends to focus on albums that announce change clearly. Records that sit between eras or styles can be harder…
Black Byrd: The Donald Byrd Album Jazz Critics Dismissed — and Listeners Made a Classic
When Black Byrd was released in 1973, it didn’t sound like the Donald Byrd many jazz critics thought they knew. Byrd…
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About Jazzfuel
Jazzfuel was started in 2016 by European booking agent Matt Fripp as a way to share tips and resources with independent jazz musicians. It’s evolved into a team of writers and music industry specialists who aim to produce the best content for fans around the world.
