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ContentsAugust 2008 Pages 24-27

Jazzwise Regulars 4-10 News Latest from Brecon, more bookings for London Jazz Fest announced... the return of Jazz FM... and all the latest gossip from the world of jazz

10 Charts A nation decides

12 The Way It Is The corporate music industry and global promoters have no time for jazz, says Stuart Nicholson 16-17 Taking Off Alex Hutton and Kevin Figes are the ones to watch

30 Turning Point Chris Biscoe on the album that changed his life

42-59 CD Reviews

61 Books and DVDs 63 The Player Abram Wilson on his favourite equipment 64 Instrument Reviews 66-67 Live Reviews

68-71 Gig Guide

72 Subscriptions Save money and grab a fantastic, free Candid records CD 74 Letters Write in, have your say

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18-23Esbjöörn Svensson Stuart Nicholson looks back on the life and music of Esbjöörn Svensson who died in June while friends and colleagues give their recollections of a great musician who still had so much to give 24-27Return To Forever Chick Corea reunites with Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola and Lenny White for one of the most anticipated come backs of the year. Andy Robson talks to Chick and Stanley 28-29Theo Travis With a Robert Fripp duo album just out, Theo Travis talks to Jazzwiseabout Fripp, Gong and all things Canterbury 32-33Jef Neve Hotly tipped Belgian pianist returns with a new trio outing 34-37Mike Osborne A look back at the career of pioneering alto saxophonist Mike Osborne who died last year 38-4350 Years of Bossa The history of the Brazilian style that changed jazz