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Where to start with UK jazz: five albums for five different moods

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By Nick Hardy
| theleisuresociety.co.uk
Nubya Garcia, whose album Odyssey is one of our five UK jazz starting points. Photo: Danika Lawrence. You do not need to work through a century of recordings before finding a jazz album you want to play again. Start with something you already enjoy: a strong rhythm, a soul vocal, an electronic texture or the sound of a particular instrument. These five UK jazz albums offer different ways in.
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How to find a great small gig near you: a practical UK guide

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By Nick Hardy
| theleisuresociety.co.uk
Small venues put listeners close to the performers. Illustrative photo: supamotion / Adobe Stock. A good small gig does not have to begin with recognising the name at the top of the poster. It can begin with a venue you can get home from, a promoter whose choices interest you and one track that makes you curious. To find small gigs you will actually attend, narrow the search before opening a ticket site. Choose a realistic travel area, a total budget and a couple of evenings you can make.
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Buying second-hand vinyl: what VG+ means and what to check

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By Nick Hardy
| theleisuresociety.co.uk
Check the record and its sleeve separately: they may have different condition grades. Photo: sirylok / Depositphotos. A slightly battered sleeve can contain a record you will play for years. A glossy cover can hide a disc you would rather have left in the shop. When buying second-hand vinyl, separate those two things before deciding whether the price makes sense.
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