The Kühn Brothers – Jazz Across Borders (Film by Stephan Lamby/ ECO Media. 90 Minutes. Review by Sebastian Scotney) The German title of this new documentary film, which was screened last night […]
The Kühn Brothers – Jazz Across Borders
FILM REVIEW: Hugh Hefner’s After Dark: Speaking Out in America
Nina Simone and guests from Playboy’s Penthouse Hugh Hefner’s After Dark: Speaking Out in America Review by Andrew Cartmel When Hugh Hefner died, at least one dismissive obituary in a major publication […]
FILM REVIEW: Richard Turner: A Life In Music
Richard TurnerPhoto courtesy of Rob Cope Richard Turner: A Life In Music (Directed by Rob Cope. Screening at Royal Academy of Music, 11 April 2019. Film Review by Peter Jones London’s Royal […]
FILM REVIEW: Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018, documentary, 1h 26m. Director: Sophie Huber. Review by Richard Lee.) This truly delightful documentary history of the Blue Note label is a love letter to […]
DVD REVIEW: Open Land – Meeting John Abercrombie, a film by Arno Oehri and Oliver Primus
Open Land – Meeting John Abercrombie, a film by Arno Oehri and Oliver Primus (ECM DVD 675 1136. Review by Mary James) How can 90 minutes encompass a whole life? Well they can’t […]
ON VIDEO: Norah Jones Flipside from Live at Ronnie Scott’s with Brian Blade and Chris Thomas
Sebastian writes: Norah Jones‘ 2016 album Day Breaks marked a return to the vibe of Come Away with Me (Blue Note – 27 million albums sold) from 2002. She performed at Ronnie Scott’s […]
