OFFKEY reports back from the heart of Kreuzberg, where jazz wasn’t just played—it was lived, stretched, bent, and reimagined at XJAZZ! 2025. Over five days, the festival transformed Berlin into a humming epicenter of improvisation, resistance, and radical joy. From breakout debuts to soul-igniting jam sessions, we witnessed a city vibrating in rhythm with a global community of artists and listeners.
West Kirby - a seaside town half an hour train ride away from Liverpool - is the place where Bill Ryder-Jones records and writes his music. NBHAP author Louisa visited him in his hometown to get an insight into his latest record 'Yawn' and also beyond that.
