Sebastian writes: The Smoke Sessions label has just announced the passing of Memphis-born pianist Harold Mabern at the age of 83 on 19 September. A list of just some of the people […]
RIP Harold Mabern (1936-2019)
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Berlin Jazz Festival 2019 full programme announced
Jazzfest Berlin, the second to be curated by Nadin Deventer, has now announced the entire programme. The festival’s strap line is “Make Some Noise.” Sebastian reports: Major works including premieres from – […]
Abdullah Ibrahim – Dream Time
Abdullah Ibrahim – Dream Time (Enja ENJ9676 2 . CD Reiew by Sebastian Scotney) Abdullah Ibrahim will be marking his 85th birthday on 9 October. And the day will be celebrated with […]
Art Themen (Herts Jazz Festival, 28 and 29 September 2019)
Saxophonist Art Themen, who has been Patron of Herts Jazz since 2014 following the passing of Stan Tracey, will be appearing in two very different contexts at this year’s Herts Jazz Festival. […]
Punkt Festival 2019, Norway – Part 1
Punkt Festival – Part 1 (Kristiansand, Norway, 5-7 September 2019. Round-Up by Martin Longley) When artists perform at Punkt, they have to agree to be sampled, and then to have their contents […]
Herts Jazz Festival: Sunday night programme change
Herts Jazz Fest are informing us as follows: “Unfortunately our Seamus Blake gig had to be cancelled. “This is now replaced at 8pm on Sunday with “Seven Steps to Heaven” featuring three […]
Quentin Collins Sextet (Road Warrior album launch) at Pizza Express
Quentin Collins Sextet (Road Warrior album launch) Pizza Express Jazz Club, 3 September 2019. Review by Brian Blain) Quite an occasion at Dean Street’s Pizza Express last Tuesday when two packed houses […]
30th Reykjavik Jazz Festival
Reykjavik Jazzhátíð/ Reykjavik Jazz Festival (Reykjavik, Iceland. 4-8 September 2019. Festival Round-Up by Sebastian Scotney) This first-time visit to Iceland has been a fascinating voyage of discovery. During four days at the […]
John Coltrane – Blue World
John Coltrane – Blue World (Impulse! Recorded 1964. Review by Rob Cope) “Naima take 1”, and so it begins. We are once again as listeners and fans treated to newly released, never-before-heard […]
Howl Quartet and Howes3 at the Vortex
Howl Quartet and Howes3 (Vortex, Dalston. 31 August 2019. Review by Lauren Bush) Ubuntu Music has been signing and presenting some terrific acts in the last several years, and their showcase at […]
