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peter quinn

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Peter has written on music for BBC Music Magazine, International Record Review, Jazzwise, Songlines, Tempo, The i and The Times Literary Supplement. His performing experience ranges from John Cage at the Barbican to jazz fusion at Ronnie Scott’s to traditional Irish music at the BBC Proms.

Articles By Peter Quinn

Album: Cécile McLorin Salvant - Ghost Song

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Albums of the Year 2021: Eliane Elias - Mirror Mirror

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Cécile McLorin Salvant, EFG London Jazz Festival review - strength, vulnerability and humour

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Jazz Voice, EFG London Jazz Festival review - from intimate delicacy to stunning virtuosity

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Album: Golden Child - Game Changer

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Album: Laura Mvula - Pink Noise

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Album: Tomorrow X Together - The Chaos Chapter: Freeze

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Album: Crowded House - Dreamers Are Waiting

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Albums of the Year 2020: Maria Schneider Orchestra - Data Lords

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Album: BTS - Be

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Hutchings, Britten Sinfonia, Paterson, Barbican online review – saluting an American classic

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Jazz Voice, Cadogan Hall online - from rambunctious to bittersweet

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Album: Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music

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Album: Sergio Mendes - In the Key of Joy

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Albums of the Year 2019: Claire Martin - Believin’ It

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Cleveland Watkiss 60th birthday celebration, Queen Elizabeth Hall review - seismic pulse, emotive words

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