“My quest is freedom on stage – freedom through music and expression.” French vocal artist Leila Martial won the 2020 Les Victoires du Jazz prize. She spoke to Alison Bentley about her different projects and her love […]
Detroit-born violinist Regina Carter defies categorisation, bringing her masterful skills to every genre, sound and project she takes on. Recipient of many awards, including the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke […]
In the second of a two-part profile by Tina May [the first is HERE], here is Elaine Delmar in conversation, talking about her life experiences and career of some 63 years. She […]
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” […]
Guitarist Nigel Price, one of the most pro-active and creative musicians it is our pleasure to know … unsurprisingly… has used the time during lockdown when he couldn’t tour to expand his […]
The ninth of Jon Turney’s weekly selection (introduced HERE), sees Thelonius Monk getting a rhythmic refresher from a dazzling pianist. This isn’t purely a study in rhythm but rhythm is at the […]
“I am hoping that “The Shed With Alex” will continue to prove a useful platform and great resource for graduate students and professionals alike, for a long time to come, (even after […]
Elaine Delmar is as ageless as her performances are timeless, writes Tina May in this first part of a two-part feature. She is a singer/actress/recording artist and international touring musician who “truly […]
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 eighth of Jon Turney’s weekly selection (introduced HERE), going back and digging deep. This duo album seems less of a departure now than it did to some at the time. Charles […]
Fred Thomas (*) has just taken advantage of a quiet period spent in Paraguay to write a superb and detailed long essay on João Gilberto for his website. It amounts to a […]
The seventh of Jon Turney’s weekly selection (introduced HERE), music haunted by the ghost of an unseen theatre production. Mike Westbrook has such an extraordinary back catalogue it’s easy to overlook even […]
What if your partner can’t stand some, or all, of your favourite music? House arrest over lockdown has surely made the problem worse for couples forced to share the domestic sound system. […]
The sixth of Jon Turney’s weekly selection (introduced HERE), a unique stylist at the peak of his powers. A track to remind you why the word for making music is playing – […]
