Jazz thing & Blue Rhythm is Germany's leading independent jazz magazine, published from Cologne and covering the full spectrum of jazz and improvised music — from the tradition's deep roots in blues and swing through bebop, free jazz, and the genre's contemporary intersections with electronic music, hip-hop, and global sounds. The magazine takes its expanded title seriously: this isn't a publication frozen in nostalgia, but one that tracks jazz as a living, evolving art form.
Each issue features interviews with musicians, album reviews, concert previews, and in-depth features that explore the cultural contexts from which jazz emerges and into which it flows. The writing is knowledgeable and passionate, reflecting the deep engagement of a team that clearly lives and breathes this music. Coverage spans the German jazz scene — one of the most vibrant in Europe — alongside international artists and festivals.
Published in German, the magazine serves a readership that is both dedicated and discerning — people who buy vinyl, attend festivals, and care about the difference between a great recording and a good one. The design is clean and music-forward, with photography that captures the intensity of live performance and the quiet concentration of studio work.
For German-speaking jazz enthusiasts and anyone interested in the state of improvised music in Europe and beyond, Jazz thing & Blue Rhythm is an essential and authoritative resource.
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