We Jazz Magazine issue 20 out now

Sep 18, 2026

The fall 2026 issue of We Jazz Magazine is out now. The current issue is titled “Brilliant Corners” and it features Thelonious Monk as the focus artist, profiled extensively and from various different vantage points by our trusted contributors. And also there’s a whole bunch more. Go to Bandcamp for more info and subscription options. Thank you for reading!

We will celebrate the new issue in Amsterdam on Wednesday 23.9. 17-19 at Athenaeum Nieuwscenter with an introduction of the new issue by journalist Danny Veekens and We Jazz editor and artistic director Matti Nives. Free entry, all welcome!

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