In the latest of our series where musicians write about their inspirations and idols, Alison Crockett (*) writes about Cassandra Wilson Alison Crockett writes: When I discovered Cassandra Wilson, it was after growing […]
Horntet- Horntet(For-Tune Records. Album review by Sam Norris) Horntet are a quintet of young Polish musicians led by pianist Bartłomiej Leśniak. Despite only forming in 2019 while they were students at the […]
“Come on in,” as the sign below has it. In the past couple of years, there has been an increasingly interesting music programme at St Martin in the Fields Church. And the […]
“50 Years” by the Doncaster Jazz Alumni, is released on Ubuntu Records. It marks 50 years of the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, founded by John Ellis. Alumni playing on the album include […]
Christmas is almost here again and with it comes one of the highlights of the season for jazz fans and lovers of Christmas Carols alike, Jazz Carols from Methodist Central Hall Westminster […]
“Very comfortable and free of inhibitions…” French singer-songwriter Mina Agossi has a remarkable story to tell about how she has emerged from a tough time happier and stronger. She is enjoying the […]
This week‘s Mothers in Jazz (*) features Brazilian vocalist Claudia Villela, who grew up surrounded by music in her grandmother’s home, beginning to make music herself when she was only a year […]
Dave Stewart and Hannah Koppenburg – Cloud Walking(Bay Street Records. Album review by David Shiers) Yes, this is THE Dave Stewart – songwriter, producer and guitarist; probably best known for his and […]
Fergus McCreadie – Sketches(Edition Records EDN1235. Digital EP. Review by Frank Graham) If Fergus McCreadie is in any way burdened by the heavy weight of popular and critical expectation, this highly assured […]
Out Front(Glass Room, St George’s Bristol. 30 November 2023. Live review by Jon Turney) St George’s Bristol is a 200 year-old Church but a posh new addition gives us the Glass Room, […]
Art Pepper – The Complete Maiden Voyage Recordings(Omnivore Recordings. Seven CD set. Album Review by Liam Noble) People forget. They forget what the saxophone was before jazz adopted it and gave it […]
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival – Scottish Jazz Weekend Friday, Part 1 of 2 (St Brides Centre, Edinburgh. 24 November 2023. Live review by Patrick Hadfield) The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival’s […]
Jasper Høiby’s Three Elements: Earthness(Edition Records, Digital release. Album review by Jon Turney) It’s been five years since the great piano-bass-drums trio Phronesis’ last recording appeared, but they had such a strong […]
Alex Hitchcock – Dream Band: Live In London (Whirlwind Recordings. WR4815. Three-CD set. Album Review by Patrick Hadfield) At first glance, it might seem that tenor saxophonist and composer Alex Hitchcock has pulled together […]
Love Supreme has just announced its first eighteen acts for the 2024 festival at Glynde Place – Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July . ARTISTS ANNOUUNCED Chaka KhanMahaliaBlack PumasJoss StoneJordan RakeiKool […]
