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Exhibitions

Georges Roualt: the Early Years 1903-1920 (Royal Academy, till 6 June) Taking a dark view Giles Auty R ouault is an artist who has lingered at the edge of my consciousness since......

Jazz

Slap happy Martin Gayford C onventional wisdom holds that the bass is not a glamorous instrument. People turn up to see saxophonists and trum- peters, a promoter once explained......