Champian Fulton – Birdsong (Champian Records CR003. CD Review by Leonard Weinreich) Pianist-singer Champian Fulton’s birth in Norman, Oklahoma, was – according to this album’s sleeve notes – accompanied by the sound […]
Champian Fulton – “Birdsong”
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Ten Composers Chosen for Jazz South Radar Commissions
Here is the list of composers selected for Jazz South’s Radar Commmissions: Olie Brice, Josephine Davies, Alexander Hawkins, Andrew Hayes, Hannah Jacobs, John Martin, Randolph Matthews, John Miles, Robert Mitchell and Rebecca […]
Ellen Andrea Wang – “Closeness”
Ellen Andrea Wang – Closeness (release 18 September 2020) (Ropeadope Records. CD review by Rob Mallows) This third solo album by Norwegian bassist and singer Ellen Andrea Wang shows a maturity linked – […]
Raphaël Pannier Quartet – “Faune”
Raphaël Pannier Quartet – Faune (released 18 September) (French Paradox FP004. CD review by Jon Turney) French drummer Raphaël Pannier, who turns 30 this year, is a noticeable talent who hasn’t rushed […]
Interview with Philippe Ochem (Jazzdor Strasbourg 6-20 November)
The full programme for this year’s Festival Jazzdor (Strasbourg, 6-20 November 2020) has just been published. The planning for this year’s festival has meant frequent amendments as rules and practical considerations have […]
Floating Circles Quartet – “Humble Travelers”
Floating Circles Quartet – Humble Travelers (Available on Bandcamp. CD review by Jane Mann) Humble Travelers is the first CD from Floating Circles Quartet – a group of recent Guildhall School of […]
Calabashed – “Behold A Black Wave”
Calabashed – Behold A Black Wave (Purple City PURP004 vinyl/download. EP review by Mark McKergow) Eclectic London project Calabashed present an ear-catching set of soundscapes on their debut EP including harp, saxophone and […]
First Two Shows of 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival Announced
The first two shows are announced for the 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival. Here is the full text of today’s press release from Serious EFG London Jazz Festival (Friday 13 – Sunday […]
The first 2020 UK tour to be announced since lockdown – we believe – by the Nigel Price Organ Trio
There was probably only one candidate to be organizing what we believe to be the first UK jazz tour for 2020 since lockdown, just announced. TWENTY-NINE dates Taking in some rivers: from […]
1999 Interview with Peter King from the USA
Sebastian writes: Following the passing of Peter King, we have been offered the opportunity to publish an interview with him which was done during a trip to Kansas City where he played […]
Marc Copland remembers Gary Peacock (1935-2020)
Bassist Gary Peacock and pianist Marc Copland played and recorded in each other’s bands for over 35 years. Marc Copland pays tribute to his close colleague, great friend and a unique musician. […]
Bobby Watson and the Charlie Parker centenary
Sebastian writes: On the day of the Charlie Parker centennial we published reflections by twenty-four alto saxophone players. (LINK TO FEATURE). One musician whom we were unable to reach in advance of […]
Greg Spero + Spirit Fingers – “Peace”
Greg Spero + Spirit Fingers – Peace (Ropeadope. Review by Adam Sieff) With so much music constantly being released it’s impossible to keep up with everything that’s new, let alone hear but […]
Vincent Peirani & Émile Parisien – “Abrazo”
Vincent Peirani & Émile Parisien – Abrazo (ACT 9631-2. CD Review by Alison Bentley) Abrazo is a tango dancer’s embrace and also a hug, according to French accordionist Vincent Peirani. He’s been […]
Terje Rypdal – “Conspiracy”
Terje Rypdal – Conspiracy (ECM 6025 0895911 Review by Graham Spry) For followers of Terje Rypdal’s 50 years of recording on ECM, listening to Conspiracy is like immersing oneself in a warm […]
