Sammy Stein

Writer in the United Kingdom

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Sammy Stein is an author whose candid and passionate writing has earned her a whole army of loyal readers. Sammy has been contributing to magazines and columns for a number of years. She is a regular contributor for Something Else Reviews, Jazz In Europe, Kind of Jazz and has 2 columns on All About Jazz. Her insightful interviews have resulted in raising the profile of many musicians and spotlighting acts which would have remained under the radar. Sammy has a knack of bringing good acts to the fore and giving voice to musicians with important messages whilst maintaining a professional and highly polished style of writing.

Sammy has worked with a huge number of artists including Peter Brotzmann, Mats Gustaffson, The Blockheads, Gilad Atzmon, Yaron Stavi, Barb Jungr, John Edwards, John Russell, Terry Day, John Butcher, Kitty La Roar and Nick Shankland, Knoel Scott from Sun Ra’s Arkestra to name but a very few. She has also written for Record Collector and many magazines. Not just musicians but actors like John Kelly have been profiled by Sammy as well as theatre productions and live gigs. Sammy has worked on radio for BBC Jazz on 3 and the Us show Jazz Bites.

Sammy also reviews CDs and books. Her work has been described by artists themselves as wondrous and insightful. She has a unique approach and musicians understand that with Sammy there is a trust and professional relationship which portrays an artist in the best light.

Steeped in music from an early age Sammy has played, performed and now writes about what drives her, the passion and enthusiasm for the music is never far below the surface and Sammy seeks, at all times, to engage more people with music, especially jazz music, and the musicians behind it.

Sammy's book ALL THAT'S JAZZ - published by Tomahawk Press is scheduled for release in November 2016.

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http://jazzineurope.mfmmedia.nl/2015/10/interview-with-knoel-scott-part-1/