With today’s interview, we have reached the twentieth episode of “Mothers In Jazz”, a series of interviews by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz […]
Mothers In Jazz (20): Kate Wyatt
David Gordon Trio (new album ‘Pachyderm’)
Award-winning UK pianist David Gordon draws on Latin music, modern jazz and Bach’s compositions for his new album released on Mister Sam Records. He’s worked with Jacqui Dankworth, Andy Sheppard, John Etheridge […]
Mothers In Jazz (19): Nomfundo Xaluva
“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 […]
Jive Aces’ Not Quite Christmas (Aldwych Theatre, 12 Dec)
It’s beginning to feel Not Quite Christmas. Rob Adams slicks back his hair and turns up his collar to preview the Jive Aces’ new show, featuring a host of special guests. The […]
Ben Crosland (New album ‘Songs of Solace and Reflection’)
Ben Crosland has a new album, Songs of Solace and Reflection, showing his essence as “an unaffectedly lyrical composer of direct and evocative melodies that draw in the uninitiated and the jazz […]
Mothers in Jazz (18): Jenna Cave
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 […]
“Morden You Know” – Jazz Standards within the M25…
Sebastian writes: It’s London…it’s jazz…so I guess it concerns us here at LJN… so we’re posting about it… Our good friend Nigel Price opened up a particular floodgate on Facebook (over 700 […]
The Ostara Project (celebrating Canadian women in jazz – new album)
Named after Ostara, the Germanic goddess of the spring equinox, “The Ostara Project” showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women in jazz. The “supergroup” is spearheaded by award-winning jazz musicians bassist […]
Mothers In Jazz (17): Maucha Adnet
“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 (16): Airelle Besson
“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 […]
Cambridge Jazz Festival (10-27 Nov)
After two online/live hybrid years, the Cambridge Jazz Festival is back in full in-person mode. Preview by Izzy Blankfield: Musical connections are at the centre of this year’s Cambridge Jazz Festival, which […]
Take 6 and more in PizzaExpress Live programme during EFGLJF ’22
PizzaExpress offers wide range of jazz acts from around the world and across the days of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2022. Rob Adams previews: The “baddest vocal cats on the planet,” […]
10 George Shearing Tracks I Can’t Do Without – By Nick Tomalin
As he looks forward to his “Shades of Shearing” show at Ronnie Scott’s on Sunday 27 November (link below), Nick Tomalin gives us the ten tracks by Battersea-born pianist George Shearing that […]
Mothers In Jazz (15): Júlia Karosi
“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 […]
Stefany Calembert (Black Lives – from Generation to Generation album and European tour)
Black Lives – from Generation to Generation describes itself as “a collective of artists who are continuing to fight for equality and social justice through music”. The two-disc album features over 60 […]
