Things come full circle… the Royal Academy of Music’s jazz department has invited sitar-player Jonathan Mayer to celebrate “Indo-Jazz Fusions”, the pioneering 1960s group which was co-led by Jonathan’s father, Calcutta-born composer […]
“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 […]
In the latest of our series where musicians consider idols, or formative influences, Liam Noble writes about his favourite tracks by pianist John Taylor. Liam writes: I don’t think of John Taylor […]
“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” 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 […]
We invited colleagues, friends and fans to wish Michael Gibbs a happy 85th birthday today, Sunday 25 September 2022. The response has been wonderful, heart-warming, even slightly overwhelming: Iain Ballamy: Mr Gibbs! […]
The church organ was the very first instrument on which Kit Downes learned to play music. It was during his time as a chorister at Norwich Cathedral. Recently moved to Berlin, he […]
“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 […]
Sebastian writes: I did an interview with Madeleine Peyroux in advance of her November 2021 tour which was cancelled. With seven dates confirmed (list below), it seems a good excuse to re-publish […]
“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 […]
From the generation of Michael Brecker, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, Bob Mintzer, Dave Liebman and Bob Berg, Steve Grossman is frequently thought of as the greatest; he is certainly the most forgotten. And […]
Our good friends at the Jazz Views website produce between 30 and 50 album reviews in a typical month, as well as interviews and features. 2022 is their tenth anniversary. Founder/Editor is […]
“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 […]
From the generation of Michael Brecker, George Garzone, Bob Mintzer, Dave Liebman and Bob Berg, Steve Grossman is frequently thought of as the greatest; he is certainly the most forgotten. And yet his […]
Steve Boudreau is a Canadian jazz pianist and educator based in Ottawa. His latest album is a piano trio record entitled “Cherished Possessions”. In this latest contribution to our “Ten Tracks….” series, in […]
