INTERVIEWS

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Stewart Copeland Interview: "The Problem with Jazz Musicians is That They All Suck!"

Stewart Copeland is not only one of the greatest drummers in pop history, he is also a fantastically funny interview partner. During our...

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Till Brönner im Interview (2022): „Ich bin selbst mein größter Kritiker“

For the english version of this interview, click here Till Brönner ist zweifellos einer der bekanntesten und erfolgreichsten Jazzmusiker...

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Till Brönner Interview: "I had been swimming against the tide for a long time"

For the German version of this interview, click here Till Brönner is undoubtedly one of the best-known and most successful jazz musicians...

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Peter Frampton Interview: "Every note I play now means so much more than it did before!"

Peter Frampton says goodbye — although thankfully only to touring. The British singer, songwriter, rockstar and – first and foremost! –...

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EASTMAN GUITARS: Interview with Pepijn 't Hart about the new "Juliet"

Eastman Guitars are known for affordable, but high quality guitars and mandolins. While their jazz and acoustic guitars and their...

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3 Questions for OLA STRANDBERG at Guitar Summit 2022

Ola Strandberg is no doubt one of the great innovators of the electric guitar in the last decades. His insanely ergonomic and a bit...

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NIGEL KENNEDY (Interview): An In-Depth Talk With The Legendary Violinist

Nigel Kennedy tells his story. Thirty years after his first book "Always Playing", the British violin superstar has published his...

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Interview with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: "Progressive Rock? In THIS direction!"

A few years ago, Ian Anderson didn't think that another album under the name of Jethro Tull would be a very good idea. Fortunately, the...

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Ilaria Capalbo (Interview): "I like the things that don't come to you immediately"

There is this famous quote by Cato the Elder: "Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam" — meaning "Furthermore, I consider that Karthago...

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A conversation with Wolfgang Haffner: "Self-reflection is a source of strength"

For the German version, click here. Wolfgang Haffner, Germany's best–known jazz drummer has put together his dream band – and went on...

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Wolfgang Haffner im Gespräch: "Selbstbesinnung ist ja auch eine Kraftquelle!"

For the English version, click here Der bekannteste Jazzschlagzeuger Deutschlands stellte sich seine Traumband zusammen — und geht damit...

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"You're in your own private little hell, T." — A conversation with Tori Amos

As most of us, Tori Amos found herself in a new and difficult situation during the pandemic. While the US-born singer/songwriter usually...