Over the last ten years Jazzwise has become the biggest-selling jazz magazine in Britain. In fact it now outsells all the other UK jazz magazines put together. With agenda-setting news and comment, a comprehensive gig guide, in-depth features, exclusive interviews and over 100 CDs, books and DVDs reviewed in each issue it’s become widely acknowledged as the monthly music bible for serious music fans.

Regular features include the latest news in the jazz world; CD, book and DVD reviews; a guide to the best gigs and concerts around the country and your letters to the editor.

Jazzwise magazine’s February issue is a Rahsaan Roland Kirk special to mark the release of two previously unreleased live albums that feature the mighty multi-reedist at the peak of his creative powers. Also inside the issue are major features on Brit jazz maestro Mike Westbrook, trumpeter Mark Kavuma, NYC-based Swiss pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, plus a special ‘Shape of Jazz to Come’ feature with hot tips from jazz industry insiders on who to look out for in 2026. 

 

The issue also includes an insightful Turning Point interview with pianist Steve Lodder on a Kenny Wheeler album that changed his musical life; drummer Corrie Dick discusses his journey into jazz in The Player; it’s pianist Esben Tjalve and keyboardist Matti Klein who are the ones to watch in Taking Off, and US vibes star Joel Ross selects the albums he can’t live without in Takes Five.