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Steinway & Sons pianos are individually created, which gives them their own unique characteristics and incomparable sound. Suffice to say that those at the top of their profession, as well as those who simply want the best, invest in nothing less.

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WWW.STEINWAY.CO.UK October2011ContentsRegulars

4–10 News London Jazz Festival latest…new Joe Harriott box set… the return of Empirical… and all the latest news and gossip from the world of jazz

14 The Way It Is Stan Kenton was controversial in his lifetime and remains a hot topic today, says Stuart Nicholson

16 Jazz On Film Sounds And Silence: Travels With Manfred Eicher is this month’s choice 18–19 Taking Off Saxophonist Alexey Kruglov and guitarist Ryan Williams are the ones to watch 36–51 CD Reviews Over 100 CDs reviewed including albums by Charles Lloyd, Bill Frisell, Keith Tippett, Louis Armstrong, John Dankworth and many more 53 Books and DVDs 55 The Player Roger Beaujolais on his favourite vibes

Features 20 Keith JarrettAheadofthereleaseof Rio, Keith Jarrett talks exclusively to Jazzwise about life, love and what music means to him

24 Andrew McCormack and Jason YardeTheacclaimedcutting edge piano/ saxophone duo return

28 Stan TraceyStanTraceytalkstoDuncan Heining about his new suite based on A Child’s Christmas In Wales by Dylan Thomas

32 Sam CrockattSaxophonistSamCrockattunveils hotly tipped Flood Tide

34 Stuart McCallumCinematicOrchestraguitarist(below) distils the spirit of Manchester on his new album

56 Instrument Reviews All the latest instrument news and reviews

58-60 Live Reviews 62 Gig Guide Your essential guide to the must-see gigs this month

65 Subscriptions Save money and receive a fantastic free 2-CD Charles Lloyd set

66 Letters Write in – have your say

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