Go: Organic Orchestra & Brooklyn Raga Massive – Ragmala. A Garland of Ragas (Meta Records. Double CD review by Fiona Mactaggart) Pioneer of world music, master percussionist, composer, band leader and teacher […]
Natacha Atlas – Strange Days (Whirlwind Recordings WR4744. CD review by Mark McKergow) Egyptian-British vocalist Natacha Atlas shifts closer to the jazz world with this powerful and intriguing album with an international band, […]
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque – On Firm Ground/Tierra Firme (Linus 270404. CD Review by Jane Mann) Five years ago, award-winning Canadian saxophonist, flautist and bandleader Jane Bunnett embarked on a new project. […]
Marsden Jazz Festival has announced its full line-up, including, Cassie Kinoshi’s SEED Ensemble, saxophonist Snake Davis and what is announced as the UK debut of Dutch trombonist Wolter Wierbos. The full text […]
Adrian Cox – Profoundly Blue (National Jazz Archive/Loughton Methodist Church. 28 September 2019. Review by Sue Carrette) Profoundly Blue celebrates the work of clarinettist Edmond Hall (1901-1967), taking a chronological journey through […]
Sun-Mi Hong is a Korean drummer who is currently based in Amsterdam, having studied at Amsterdam Conservatoire, where she graduated in 2017. With her fluent style, switching easily between dramatic but controlled powerhouse outbursts and […]
The Kühn Brothers – Jazz Across Borders (Film by Stephan Lamby/ ECO Media. 90 Minutes. Review by Sebastian Scotney) The German title of this new documentary film, which was screened last night […]
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 […]
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 (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 […]
