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De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22A RAF WB763 G-AOSK & De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 RAF WB763 G-BBMR by Chris Murkin Via Flickr: 1950 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22A RAF WB763 G-AOSK 1951 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 RAF WB763 G-BBMR Photo taken at Old Warden Shuttleworth Best of British Air Show Fly 30th August 2025 YYB_2857

Ruby Rushton are back, unveiling a fresh limited 7" single for the South London based 22a imprint. The Tenderlonious led quartet continue to hit new heights, recalling the spirit of their debut 2015 album ‘Two For Joy’, with two brand new, afro-tinged, jazz fusion gems. ‘Sun Khosi’ is a tribute to Tender’s father who spent many years in Nepal working as a Gurkha Officer. The name is taken from one of the most famous rivers in Nepal, which runs through the Himalayas. It translates to “River of Gold” and is an appropriate title for this uplifting, feel-good summertime tune. It’s also Tender’s first composition and recording to feature him playing the alto flute, which has a deeper, more mellow tone compared to the usual concert flute that he plays. The b-side ‘Chrysalis’ composed by keys and synth bass maestro Aidan Shepherd, is inspired by the playing of pianist and British jazz legend John Taylor, who had something of an obsession with music in 3/4 time. ‘Chrysalis’ breaks into two distinct parts; kicking off with with Ruby Rushton’s signature tight, snappy melodies and driving groove, then reversing back into the bands carefree ‘Two for Joy’ sound of 2015, when the bass is given a rare chance to come to the forefront by joining the flute and trumpet melody. Herbie Hancock’s classic track ‘Butterfly’ has become a staple in the bands set, so the snappy melodies and driving groove of ‘Chrysalis’ represent the restless energy of the butterfly about to emerge from it's chrysalis. These two new tracks are taken from the bands forthcoming album, their fifth in 5 years, due for release in November on 22a. Ed 'Tenderlonious' Cawthorne; alto flute Nick Walters; trumpet Aidan Shepherd; keys Tim Carnegie; drums

Finally picked up the S&W 22A and my wife couldn’t be happier. Hopefully tomorrow we can break it in at the local range.

We all were concentrated on a highway in Caracas, the people protesting were not even chanting or anything, because it was supposed to be a Silent March. So imagine that y'all are just standing there and the police starts throwing tear gas at you with no reason at all... My mom and I had to run until a lady saw that we couldn't run anymore so she told us to get into her car and drove us to a mall near my house. We are home now, safe. And, at this point, I don't really care anymore... I'm just angry, at everything, and every bomb they throw at me just makes me angrier and makes remember that now I have to ask my family in Colombia to send me toothbrushes or rice or sanitary pads because I can't get my hands on them here. And my dad has stopped talking to me again, life in Venezuela is a fucking Disney movie.

1949 De Havilland Chipmunk 22A G-ALWB by Chris Murkin Via Flickr: 1949 De Havilland Chipmunk 22A G-ALWB Photo taken at Old Warden Shuttleworth DH60 Centenary Fly In 1st Aug 2025 HAD_8428

22a 023 see's trumpeter, friend and long time label affiliate Nick Walters bring his Paradox Ensemble back to life with a new album titled 'Awakening'. The thirteen piece group combine spiritual and eastern jazz moods with West African rhythms, channeling the spirit of Woody Shaw, Charles Mingus and other absent friends. The band features some familiar faces such as Ed Cawthorne (aka Tenderlonious) on tenor sax and flute, Aidan Shepherd (Ruby Rushton) on accordion, and of course the incomparable Nick Walters (Ruby Rushton & Riot Jazz) on trumpet and synths. Nick Walters is arguably one of the most respected, yet underrated musicians in the UK Jazz scene. 22a are very proud to present this project, that is entirely composed and arranged by him, featuring a roster of extremely talented musicians. He has dedicated this record in loving memory of Oli Coles & Becky Dykes. Nick Walters - Trumpet + Electronics Sam Healey - Alto Sax Ed Cawthorne - Flute + Tenor Sax Richard Foote - Trombone Ben Kelly - Sousaphone Rebecca Nash - Piano + Fender Rhodes Anton Hunter - Guitar Aidan Shepherd - Accordian Carla Ibled - Harp Paul Michael - Bass Jim Molyneux - Drums Kodjovi Kush - Percussion Adesose Wallace - Percussion

22a proudly present’s the 4th studio album from the Tenderlonious led jazz quartet - Ruby Rushton. ‘Ironside’ is Ruby Rushton’s most complete work to date and was recorded over a 2 day session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. ’Ironside’ sees the band continuing to push boundaries, and lead the way, with this new genre defying recording. The quartet’s fresh, high energy sound is rooted in the spiritual concepts of John Coltrane and Yusef Lateef, paying homage to The Headhunters and Weather Report heyday, whilst still adopting influences from hip hop, Afrobeat and the UK underground culture.