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Sebastian Scotney

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Friendship review - toxic buddy alert

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Album: Anna Lapwood - Firedove

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The Marching Band review - what's the French for 'Brassed Off'?

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Desire: The Carl Craig Story review - a worthy, brand-conscious encomium for a techno star

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Georgia Mancio, Alan Broadbent, Pizza Express Dean Street review - songs beautifully crafted

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Album: Ronny Graupe's Szelest - Newfoundland Tristesse

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Album: Joe Lovano - Homage

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Album: Billy Hart Quartet - Just

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Bonhoeffer review - flawed biopic of a saintly man of courage

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Helen Charlston, Sholto Kynoch, Temple Church review - fine singing, powerful stage presence

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Album: Artemis - Arboresque

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Album: Ludovico Einaudi - The Summer Portraits

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German National Orchestra, Marshall, Cadogan Hall review - sheer youthful exuberance

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The Second Act review - absurdist meta comedy about stardom

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Albums of the Year 2024: Kenny Barron - Beyond This Place

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EFG London Jazz Festival round-up review - youth, age, and the greatness in between

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