The Saxophone Day at the RNCM in Manchester is the UK’s largest sax gathering. This year’s event, the 22nd edition, will be on Sunday 6 November. Feature by Sebastian Scotney. Saxophonists have […]
RNCM Saxophone Day 2022 (Manchester, 6 Nov)
Nicki Leighton-Thomas (new album, lyrics by Fran Landesman: ‘One Good Scandal’)
“‘There’s an honesty and integrity to Fran Landesman’s songs,” says vocalist Nicki Leighton-Thomas. “Straight from knowledge and from the heart – and she wasn’t afraid to deal with the dark side.” Leighton-Thomas […]
Jonathan Gee (new album: ‘The Lions Revisited’)
Prolific, imaginative and versatile pianist-composer Jonathan Gee showcases his “second string” – on his first album majoring on his singing. Interview feature by Rob Adams, Jonathan Gee is talking about the creative […]
Espen Eriksen Trio (UK tour dates in October and November)
The Espen Eriksen Trio – pianist Eriksen, bassist Lars Tormod Jenset and drummer Andreas Bye – have been together for fifteen years and recently released their first live album, “In the Mountains”. […]
Josephine Davies (Ensō Ensemble…new composition ‘Ascension Suite’, Vortex 21 Oct, St Leonards 29 Oct)
Saxophonist/composer Josephine Davies has a new orchestra, the Ensō Ensemble. They will perform the premiere of her new composition Ascension Suite on 21 October at the Vortex, and then in St Leonards. […]
Aaron Liddard (new album ‘Nylon Man’ and tour dates from 29 Sep.)
Saxophonist /composer Aaron Liddard is about to release “Nylon Man” his debut studio album under his own name, the title a reference to the three cities which have, as he says, ‘most […]
Grant Green Jr – (new album ‘Thank You Mr. Bacharach’)
Guitarist Grant Green Jr’s new album is “Thank You Mr Bacharach” (ZMI Records). Feature by Denny Ilett. Regardless of the harmonic developments in jazz that began in the early 1940’s and continue […]
‘A Night At The Harlem Apollo 1962’ – the new Jazz Repertory Co. Show at Cadogan Hall (25 Sep.)
The Jazz Repertory Company has a new show devised by Richard Pite. “A Night At The Harlem Apollo 1962” will have its premiere at Cadogan Hall SW1, on Sunday 25 September, at […]
Sounds of Denmark (14-16 Sept. 2022)
The fifth edition of Sounds Of Denmark, returning to the UK after a two-year hiatus, will run from 14 -16 September 2022. Concerts will be at Turner Sims in Southampton and at […]
Charlotte Glasson (‘Bonito’ album launch. Pizza Express Soho, 25 August 2022)
“If you’ve ever wondered what smiles sound like, this is it!” (Hot Press, Ireland). Brighton- based saxophonist/ multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson brings her 6-piece band to Soho’s Pizza Express on Thursday 25 August […]
Dameronia’s Legacy All-Stars feat. Jim Rotondi and Dick Oatts. New album on Ubuntu Music
Ira Gitler wrote of Tadd Dameron (1917-1965): “His melodies were so beautiful, but at the same time, they swung. He was airborne, to me. He was in the heavens before he got […]
Duncan Eagles (New Partikel Album ‘Anniversary Song’ / launch at Pizza Express Dean St, 9 August)
The new album from Partikel, “Anniversary Song” (Berthold Records) is a belated celebration of ten years of the band’s existence. John Fordham’s feature/ interview with Duncan Eagles explains the history of the […]
Herne Bay Jazz and Swing Festival 2022 (20 & 21 August)
“Everything you want from a British seaside but with amazing music thrown in for one weekend” is how Kai Hoffman describes the Herne Bay Jazz and Swing Festival, taking place at the […]
Sofiane Pamart (UK debut, Barbican, 17 July)
This Sunday 17 July sees the UK debut of French pianist Sofiane Pamart. The video below, of him playing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, has had over a million views since being […]
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival Digital Hub
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is offering music fans the chance to access part of its programme – even if they can’t get to Scotland’s capital city in person. Rob Adams reports: […]
