“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Mothers In Jazz (32): Lauren Falls
Eddie Gripper (debut album ‘Home’)
Cardiff-based pianist Eddie Gripper reflects on the life events that inspired his exceptional debut album: “This music comes from a very deep place in my heart”. Album feature by John Bungey: For […]
Mothers In Jazz (31): Christine Jensen
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Liam Noble writes about the Concord ‘Live At Maybeck Recital Hall’ series (Part 1 of 4)
Between 1989 and 1995, Concord Records produced 42 solo piano recitals, all recorded in Maybeck Recital Hall in Berkeley in California. Each recital featured a different jazz pianist; the series eventually consisted of 42 CDs. The entire […]
Kim Cypher. ‘Tomorrow’s Song’ feat. Liane Carroll
Vocalist/ saxophonist Kim Cypher has just released a new video at 2pm, today 24 February 2023: Kim Cypher has written: “It’s good to dream and it’s good to reach for the stars. […]
Drummer RJ Spangler (two new albums on Detroit’s Eastlawn label)
Drummer and conga-player RJ Spangler runs the Eastlawn record label in Detroit. He’s playing on two new recordings: Spangler talked about finding rare Ellington tunes to record, and long-standing musical collaborations in […]
Mothers In Jazz (30): Tierney Sutton
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Mothers In Jazz (29): Andrea Motis
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Sam Emony (Neil Hughes) / ‘The Old Familiar Places’ Book Launch
Sam Emony (the pseudonym for Neil Hughes) describes his novel The Old Familiar Places as “a love letter to the music that moves me the most”. Ahead of the launch at Ronnie Scott’s (details […]
Gaz Hughes’ new album ‘Beboptical Illusion’
Gaz Hughes is a drummer from Cheshire. His third album in his own name, original tunes in homage to the classic Blue Note era, has just been released. Album feature by Sebastian […]
Enzo Zirilli (new album ‘Ten Past Never’ – Ubuntu Music)
“Ten Past Never”, the new, third album from Enzo Zirilli’s ZiroBop, his Anglo-Italian group with guitarists Alessandro Chiappetta and Rob Luft, and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado, is released on Ubuntu. Feature/interview by Dan […]
Mothers In Jazz (28): Jo Lawry
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
The Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra: ‘Tales from the Jacquard’ (touring 7-12 Feb)
The Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra has five tour dates from 7 to 12 February. The 19-piece orchestra will be taking “Tales from the Jacquard” and other pieces to Birmingham, Southampton, Sheffield, Derby […]
Mothers In Jazz (27): Sheila Jordan
“My mum was the best mum in the world,” says Tracey Jordan of her mother, Sheila Jordan. Sheila is a vocalist and one of the most revered and adored voices and figures […]
Colin Muirhead (new JazzontheTyne website + broadcasting on Hive Radio)
Colin Muirhead has presented Jazz on the Tyne on Hive Radio since 2019, giving news of gigs and events in North East England and supporting musicians with airplay and interviews. Alongside people […]
