Gaume Jazz Festival 2020 (Rossignol, Belgium, 7-8-9 August 2020. Review by Carlo Henrich. Photos by Éric Grundmann and Gérard Beckers) It was a joy for the public and musicians to […]
2020 Gaume Jazz Festival (Belgium)
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Magpie Trio – “Magpie Trio: Live”
Magpie Trio – Magpie Trio: Live (Available from Sam Jesson’s Bandcamp. Review by Graham Spry) The succinctly entitled Magpie Trio: Live is the debut album from Magpie Trio, led by Sam Jesson […]
TRIBUTE: Steve Grossman (1951-2020) by Damon Brown
” I feel personally blessed and grateful to have shared the stage and the road with Steve and to have counted him as a friend.” Trumpeter Damon Brown pays tribute to saxophonist […]
“Alan Wakeman – The Octet Broadcasts – 1969 and 1979”: new release on Gearbox Records
Alan Wakeman – The Octet Broadcasts – 1969 and 1979 is about to be released as a double vinyl LP, on digital and as a Mini Vinyl replica-style double compact disc by […]
NOISE IN YOUR EYE – “Noise in Your Eye”
NOISE IN YOUR EYE – Noise in Your Eye (niye Records niye001. CD Review by Duncan Heining) NOISE IN YOUR EYE are the Wiltshire-based duo of Adrian Chivers and Daniel Pennie and […]
“Rodney P’s Jazz Funk”
Rodney P’s Jazz Funk (BBC Four. Filmed and directed by Denise Alder. Broadcast on 24 July 2020. Review by Brian Blain) Rapper Rodney P Edwards’ Jazz Funk, shown recently on BBC Four, […]
Orchestre National de Jazz -“Rituels” and “Dancing in Your Head(s)”
Orchestre National de Jazz – Rituels (double album) (Rituels: ONJ Records 484444 / Dancing in Your Head(s): ONJ Records 474444. Reviews by Peter Slavid) The Orchestre National de Jazz (ONJ) is an […]
Peggy Lee – “The Capitol Transcriptions 1946-1949”
Peggy Lee – The Capitol Transcriptions 1946-1949 (Capitol/Universal. Download review by Leonard Weinreich) 72 restricted Capitol Transcriptions from the 40s constitute a lavish banquet for Peggy Lee admirers. However, if you’re the […]
Nubya Garcia – “Source”
Nubya Garcia – Source (Concord Jazz. Review by Jon Carvell) Camden’s Nubya Garcia is fast becoming a leading light in a new wave of British jazz. Acclaimed for her EPs and increasingly […]
Red Rodney Quartet – “Red Giant” (1988 recording)
Red Rodney Quartet – Red Giant (SteepleChase SCS 1233. 12” vinyl. Recorded in Denmark 6-7, April, 1988. Review by Leonard Weinreich) Of all the notable jazz musicians (Allen, McKenzie, Nicholls, Norvo, Rodney, […]
Dave Milligan – “Momento”
Dave Milligan – Momento (Big Bash Records. BBRCD018. Download only, available from Bandcamp. Download Review by Patrick Hadfield) Dave Milligan is perhaps best known for his work with Colin Steele, having been an […]
Immanuel Wilkins – “Omega”
Immanuel Wilkins – Omega (Blue Note 0894797. CD review by Adam Sieff) Blue Note Records under the leadership of Don Was has developed and nurtured a powerful frontline artist roster and been […]
Sebastien Ammann’s Color Wheel – “Resilience”
Sebastien Ammann’s Color Wheel – Resilience (Skirl Records 47. Review by Sam Norris) Swiss-born pianist and composer Sebastien Ammann has made a name for himself as a forward-thinking musician since moving to […]
Julian Marc Stringle and The Dream Band – “Live at CHICKENSHED”
Julian Marc Stringle and The Dream Band – Live at CHICKENSHED (Merfangle MJMSCD2020 – CD review by Mark McKergow) Clarinettist and reeds man Julian Marc Stringle presents a lively and varied concert performance ranging from […]
Moses Boyd, Sarathy Korwar and Jazz Re:Freshed among winners at AIM Awards. Posthumous Award for Tony Allen
Moses Boyd won UK Independent Breakthrough Artist, Jazz Re:Freshed won Best Independent Label, Sarathy Korwar won prestigious Best Independent Album and Tony Allen received a posthumous Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at […]
