In our series in which musicians do a “deep dive” into the music of their inspirations, pianist Jonathan Gee writes about ten of his favourite tracks by Thelonious Monk: Skippy from Genius […]
The truth, writes Jon Opstad, is that I can’t do without Herbie Hancock’s entire discography. In bringing this list down to just ten recordings some very specific parameters were called for. So […]
In our series in which musicians do a “deep dive” into the music of their inspirations, Peter Jones (*) writes about ten of his favourite tracks by singer Mark Murphy (1932-2015), distilled […]
In our series in which musicians do a “deep dive” into the music of their inspirations, Simon Spillett writes about ten of his favourite tracks by Tubby Hayes: 1. If This Isn’t […]
Pianist Jimmy Rowles (1918-1996) is something of an insider name, writes songwriter/arranger/pianist Alex Webb (*), but most jazz listeners will have heard him in some or other context whether they realise it […]
In our series in which musicians write about their icons, Simon Harris, London-born singer-songwriter and leader of Trio Manouche, considers the entertainment, the appeal and the longevity of Louis Prima, with examples […]
In our series where musicians celebrate their inspirations, saxophonist Tom Smith picks his 10 favourite tracks by the musician whose sound and personality keeps him going back for more: Julian Edwin “Cannonball” […]
Pianist Jonathan Gee has always found joy, education and inspiration in the music of Miles Davis. Not just in the man himself but in the playing of his many fine associates, not […]
The art of jazz guitar has come a long way since Wes Montgomery’s tragic passing in 1968, at the age of just 43, writes Denny Ilett. And yet his influence remains as […]
“Sarah Vaughan has had a major influence on me as a singer”, writes Lauren Bush, in the second of our series of jazz musicians writing about tracks/albums they can’t do without. In […]
Part of what we do at LondonJazz News, Sebastian writes, is to give a platform for musicians to write about music and musicians they admire. In my view, a gold standard for […]
