
Nomfundo Xaluva, now a lecturer at the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town, writes in tribute to the woman who was a “mother” to her and her fellow South […]
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Nomfundo Xaluva, now a lecturer at the South African College of Music, University of Cape Town, writes in tribute to the woman who was a “mother” to her and her fellow South […]
Today would have been the 85th birthday of Glasgow-born saxophonist Bobby Wellins (writes Seb). His unique sound is still with us; his utterly engaging character will never be forgotten. When he passed […]
Yellowjackets + WDR Big Band – Jackets XL(Mack Avenue MAC1175. CD review by Peter Bacon) The classy Cologne-based jazz orchestra has made many fine albums with illustrious guests but this one with the […]
Canada Calling is new occasional series from vocalist and composer Nicky Schrire. London-born and South African-bred, Schrire recently moved to Toronto, Canada, where she has been learning both how to pronounce “Toronto” […]
John Hollenbeck – Songs You Like A Lot(Flexatonic Records Flex001. CD review by Peter Bacon) This release completes the trilogy of popular songs re-arranged by John Hollenbeck that began with Songs I […]
Matthieu Bordenave/Patrice Moret/Florian Weber – La Traversée(ECM 088 2928. CD review by Peter Bacon) I have a hunch – completely unsubstantiated – that there are more albums by clarinettist/saxophonist Jimmy Giuffre to be found […]
“Finding myself on this label under my own name is a dream come true.” Dominik Wania is an outstanding young Polish pianist of a striking originality, whose fully improvised solo piano album […]
Peter Bacon reports: He’s been known for innovative festivals like the Flyover Festival in Birmingham, and he’s no less innovative online. Saxophonist and activist Soweto Kinch is curating a collection of performances and […]
Peter Bacon reports: A new survey reveals that 64% of musicians polled are considering leaving the music profession. The survey, conducted by the online musician booking platform, Encore Musicians, has revealed that […]
Peter Bacon reports on a new commission and collaboration to honour 40 years of the Music and Dance Scheme: A new virtual orchestra bringing together around 80 young musicians currently studying at […]
Peter Bacon reports: Remember Match&Fuse? Those pan-European tours and festivals of bands with a bit of an edge combining to do fresh and new things? They’re back. While live events – hot, […]
Christian Lillinger – Open Form For Society Live (PLAIST (EDEL). CD Review by Amy Sibley-Allen) German drummer Christian Lillinger’s 2019 studio album Open Form For Society was a carefully perfected album where […]
Peter Bacon reports: Barak Schmool’s Jazz Rhythm Class at the Royal Academy of Music is celebrating release from lockdown by hailing a cab: Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi to be precise. It’s […]
Andrew McCormack – Solo (Ubuntu Music. UBU0059. CD Review by Patrick Hadfield) Andrew McCormack has been focusing on his fusion band, Graviton, for the last years, though this solo project has been […]
Mary James writes: Usually the auditions and finals of the Seifert Jazz Violin Competition take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Lusławice, Poland, but […]