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Andy Hamilton began his journalistic career with
The Wire in 1985, when Richard Cook, a school friend of his, became editor. He later wrote for
Jazz Review, which Richard Cook founded and edited. He has subsequently written for
Classic CD,
International Piano and
Jazz Journal, none of which Richard Cook was involved in. His day job is teaching philosophy at Durham University, UK. His books include
Lee Konitz: Conversations on the Improviser's Art, which grew out of interviews with Konitz for The Wire and
Jazz Review, and
Aesthetics and Music; both titles appeared in 2007. He is a jazz pianist who needs to practise more.