John Surman – Words Unspoken(ECM 2789 / 5862035. Album review by Julian Maynard-Smith) Since the mid-sixties when he played baritone saxophone with the Mike Westbrook Band, John Surman has been one of […]
John Surman – ‘Words Unspoken’
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Ineza: ‘Women’s Words, Sisters’ Stories’ at Pizza Express Dean Street
Ineza: ‘Women’s Words, Sisters’ Stories’ (Pizza Express Dean Street. 14 February 2024. Review by Sebastian Scotney) The first abiding impression of Rwanda-born, Belgium-raised, UK-resident singer Ineza (Kerschkamp), performing on Valentine’s Day at […]
kitti + SNJO. Concerts in Nu-Age Sounds concert series. Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, 1-3 Mar.
The SNJO’s Nu-Age Sounds concert series puts the focus on rising stars of the Scottish scene, including vocalist kitti. Preview feature by Rob Adams. To say that Katie Doyle is excited at […]
Soul on Ice Festival at Rich Mix and The Place, 1-17 Mar.
A compelling new jazz sound from Chicago will ring out at Rich Mix, the dynamic arts centre in the heart of Shoreditch, as part of March’s Soul on Ice Festival. Feature and […]
14 February 2024
READ ELSEWHERE The full line-up for the Cheltenham Jazz Festival is announced (above L-R: Sophie Ellis Bextor, Jordan Rakei, Gregory Porter, Dionne Warwick…) and tickets go on general sale on 5 Mar […]
John Goldsby / Billy Test – ‘Swim for Your Life’
John Goldsby / Billy Test – Swim for Your Life(Bass Lion Records BLM018-4. Album review by Frank Griffith) American bassist John Goldsby, resident in Cologne since 1994, has just released, Swim for […]
Mothers In Jazz (79): Ada Rovatti
Ada Rovatti started playing saxophone in high school after years of classical piano training. Originally from Italy, she attended Berklee College of Music in Boston where she studied with Joe Viola, George […]
Jon Lloyd Quartet – ‘Earth Songs’
Jon Lloyd Quartet – Earth Songs(Ubuntu Music UBU 0162. Album review by Jon Turney) Ask around, and you’ll likely hear that jazz lacks appeal because you can’t follow the tune, there are […]
Rachel Musson – ‘Ashes and Dust, Earth and Sky (Lludw a llwch, daear a nef)’
Rachel Musson – Ashes and Dust, Earth and Sky (Lludw a llwch, daear a nef)(Available from Bandcamp. Review by Tony Dudley-Evans) Rachel Musson is a highly regarded improvising saxophonist who has been very […]
‘A Celebration of Keith Tippett’
A Celebration of Keith Tippett(Pig Records. 266 minutes – Blu-ray/download review by Mark McKergow) Pianist, composer, improviser and educator Keith Tippett died in 2020 aged 72. A fearless musician whose career took […]
Paul Dunmall Quintet / Ed Puddick /Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Big Band – ‘Soultime Again’
Paul Dunmall Quintet with Ed Puddick and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Big Band – Soultime Again(Stoney Lane. Album review by Phil Johnson) Everyone should know that Paul Dunmall is one of the […]
‘Soho Scene ’57 (Jazz Goes Mod)’
Soho Scene ’57 (Jazz Goes Mod)(Rhythm and Blues Records – RAND 8093. Two CDs. Album review by Frank Griffith.) This 2-disc release of tracks from both the UK and USA is a […]
Pete Oxley – ‘Hejira’ tour starting 26 Feb.
Guitarist Pete Oxley has a new seven-piece band called Hejira which will be touring, with several dates in England and Scotland. The tour starts with an album launch on 26 Feb at […]
07 February 2024
READ ELSEWHERE Val Wilmer’s Desert Island Discs were on BBC Radio 4 – listen Awards time in Europe (1) – The Academie du Jazz in France – read more ..and (2) the […]
Lynne Arriale – ‘Being Human’
Lynne Arriale – Being Human(Challenge Records CR 73572. Album review by Bruce Lindsay) In recent years, pianist and composer Lynne Arriale has produced music that reflects what she sees as the social […]
