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 […]
Sounds of Denmark (14-16 Sept. 2022)
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 […]
Ten Tracks by Geri Allen I Can’t Do Without…by Liam Noble
In the late eighties, there was a lot going on. Jazz was in rude health – everyone was arguing about what it should or shouldn’t be, and most of it sounded great. […]
Mothers In Jazz (3): Jane Monheit
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series started by vocalist Nicky Schrire and this is the third interview. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, […]
Mike and Kate Westbrook’s new recording: ‘Paintbox Jane’. We talk to Jane …
Mike and Kate Westbrook are about to release a new recording, “Paintbox Jane: Raoul Dufy Paints a Portrait” which will be available as CD and/or download from 19 August 2022. The eponymous […]
Discussing Steve Grossman (1): Interview with Richie Beirach
Among the post-Coltrane generation of saxophonists, Steve Grossman is commonly believed to have been the one with the greatest raw talent. He set the saxophone world on fire when he burst onto […]
Olie Brice (new double album ‘Fire Hills’; launch 13 Sept. Cafe Oto)
“Fire Hills” (West Hill Records), the new double album from bassist/composer Olie Brice, marks a significant step forward in his career as bandleader and composer: one album by his trio with Will […]
David Forman (New album ‘Like A Rainbow’ on Basho Records)
At 91 years of age, David Forman has enjoyed an illustrious life. The former dentist and intrepid travel photographer is known on the UK jazz scene for his photographs of jazz musicians. […]
Mothers In Jazz (2): Julia Hülsmann
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire, and this is the second feature to be published. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz […]
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 […]
Mothers In Jazz (1): Rebecca Martin
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The series aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
New series starting 1 August 2022: “Mothers In Jazz”
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new conversation series hosted by vocalist Nicky Schrire and published by LondonJazz News. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, […]
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 […]
Faith Brackenbury and Tony Bianco (Visio Improvisus tour, 30 Jul-17 Sep 2022)
Violinist Faith Brackenbury continues her collaboration with avant garde free jazz drummer Tony Bianco with the release of a new double album ‘Wayward Mystic’, improvisations on the music of St. Hildegard von […]
