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Live Review

Next To Silence at the Skopje Jazz Festival

by Nenad Georgievski
November 9, 2024

Next to Silence MKC Skopje Jazz Festival Skopje, Macedonia October 17, 2024 Concert lineups are always a bit of a gamble. You show up for the main act, hoping the rest of the bill will hold your interest. When it works, it's unforgettable; when it doesn't, it's a long night. Next to Silence, however, made sure there were no dull moments, giving jazz a fresh, inventive twist. With a mix of rock-like intensity, free ...

Album Review

Next to Silence: Ruh

Read "Ruh" reviewed by Nenad Georgievski

by Nenad Georgievski
November 9, 2024

Ruh marks the highly anticipated return of Macedonian jazz band Next to Silence, arriving at a pivotal moment of reflection and renewal. The album is deeply shaped by the loss of one of the band's founding members, trumpeter Aleksandar Nikolovski (Grobi), who tragically passed away from cancer in 2021. Grobi's presence was integral to the band's unique sound. His performance at the Prilep Jazz Festival in 2020, showcased Grobi's and the band's emotionally charged and technically brilliant music.