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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

Gwilym Simcock, Queen Elizabeth Hall

Sunday, 22 November 2009 Read more...

Ian Shaw, Pizza Express Jazz Club

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 Read more...

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