The programme for JazzFest Berlin 2020 is announced today. Key points are : – “The connection between the jazz scenes in Berlin and New York is the focus of the third festival […]
Jazzfest Berlin 2020 Programme Announced (5-8 November)
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OM – “It’s About Time”
OM – It’s About Time (Intakt CD348 – Review by Peter Slavid) As the excellent sleeve-notes to this album point out, there is always a risk when bands get back together after […]
Colin Steele Quartet – “Joni”
Colin Steele Quartet – Joni (Marina Records. CD Review by John Bungey) “Jazz interpretations of the Joni Mitchell Songbook,” announces the cover. With the high priestess of North American singer-songwriting you’re halfway […]
Peter King’s Funeral – now available to watch
Peter King’s funeral at Putney Vale Crematorium on 30 September 2020 was filmed and livestreamed and is now available to watch. Spike Wells officiated – thoughtfully, sensitively, touchingly. There were tributes from: […]
“This is more than an annoying blip.” Aaron Liddard’s perspective on the future of the music industry.
London-based saxophonist and composer Aaron Liddard has worked in the bands of Amy Winehouse, Beverley Knight, Bob Geldof and for Prince’s now-legendary 21 days at the 02 Arena. His music encompasses jazz, […]
Europe Jazz Media Chart October 2020 published
The monthly Europe Jazz Media Chart for October 2020 is published. This is the just second time LJN has contributed, and Tony Dudley-Evans’ pick, Krononaut, is on top of the pile. The […]
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra releases new video with Kurt Elling
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra releases its third video “single” since the Covid-19 pandemic began with a previously unavailable performance featuring top vocalist Kurt Elling, writes Rob Adams. “Jeep on 35°” is […]
Tough Times For Jazz Promotion (Interview No. 1 with Andy Williamson of Ashburton Arts Centre, Devon)
This is the first in a series of interviews with the jazz venues and promoters, which LJN is publishing in partnership with Nigel Price, featuring interviews with the promoters involved in his […]
A Jazz Musician’s Guide to the 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival
Last year, Sam Leak wrote a Jazz Musician’s Guide to the festival (link below) in which he played the role of ‘in-the-know’ tour guide, helping readers to navigate their way through the […]
Alyn Shipton – “The Art of Jazz: A Visual History”
Alyn Shipton – The Art of Jazz: A Visual History (Imagine! Publishing. 256 pp. Book review by Leonard Weinreich) In this sumptuous book, jazz historian, broadcaster and double-bassist Alyn Shipton celebrates the […]
Will Friedwald – “Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole”
Will Friedwald – Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole (Oxford University Press Hbk 633pp. Book review by Andy Hamilton) This very authoritative title is the […]
Django Bates – “Tenacity”
Django Bates – Tenacity (released 2 October) (Lost Marble. Review by John Bungey) At school in Lewisham, Django Bates was a Charlie Parker fan, which must have been a lonely pursuit in […]
Blue Note Re:Imagined
Various artists – Blue Note Re:Imagined (Decca 890927. Review by John Bungey) Ah, Blue Note – hallowed home of hard bop, trove of smokin’ classics by Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard […]
Artemis – “Artemis”
Artemis – Artemis (Blue Note 00602508937385. CD review by Alison Bentley) Seven award-winning bandleaders, who also compose/arrange, make up Artemis – and they all just happen to be women. They were brought […]
Title Track video for Melody Gardot’s new album “Sunset In The Blue”
Decca/ Universal tell us they have released a video of the title track from Melody Gardot’s fifth album, Sunset In The Blue, to be released on 23 October. The team includes producer […]
