“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 (5): Tutu Puoane
Discussing Steve Grossman (3): Interview with Gene Perla
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 […]
Cath Longbottom (New documentary ‘Howard Riley – Cheerfully Beyond Category’ London premiere on 4 September)
The London premiere of a new, half-hour long documentary Howard Riley – Cheerfully Beyond Category will take place at the Vortex on Sunday afternoon 4 September. The film, which was first shown […]
Kevin Hays (duo album with Bill Stewart : ‘American Ballad’)
“Kevin Hays is a true original,” Brad Mehldau has written. “Everything he plays has a deep intelligence and swing.” The New York-born pianist, composer and singer-songwriter is a mainstay of the scene […]
Mothers In Jazz (4): Tomoko Omura
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire, and this is the fourth interview. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, […]
Discussing Steve Grossman (2): Interview with Dave Liebman
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 […]
Tamir Hendelman (606 Club, 21 September)
Israel-born pianist Tamir Hendelman has been based in Los Angeles since 1996. In this interview he remembers moments that have happened during that time, such as working on a chart-topping album with […]
10 Tracks of Oud Performances I Can’t Do Without…by Jussi Reijonen
Born in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, having grown up in Jordan, Tanzania, Oman and Lebanon, and spending much of his adult life in the United States, fretted/fretless guitarist and oud player Jussi […]
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
“He had an amazing sound on tenor. He was ahead of everyone…and he was the best one…he was the most advanced and the most… just he had that f…ing sound!” Pianist/composer Richie […]
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 […]
