The Matt Ridley QuartetL-R: Jason Yarde, Matt Ridley. George Hart, John TurvillePublicity photo Matt Ridley Quartet(Lauderdale House, 7 June 2018. Review by Brian Blain)It’s just possible that “the times they are a […]
The curtain all. L-R Django BatesClaire Huguenin, Petter Eldh, Marius Neset, Pieter BruunDjango Bates’ Belovèd Trio with Marius Neset and Claire Huguenin(Wigmore Hall. 9 June 2018. Review by Sebastian Scotney)Django Bates‘ two […]
Roscoe Michell, Art Ensemble of Chicago at the Jazz CafeDrawing by Geoff Winston. © 2018. All Rights ReservedArt Ensemble of Chicago(Jazz Cafe, 4 June 208; report and drawings by Geoff Winston) Bassists Jaribu […]
L-R: Maria Chiara Argirò, Chris Williams, Liran Donin,Josh Arcoleo, Ben BrownPhoto credit: Chris PintegneLiran Donin’s 1000 Boats – 8 Songs Album launch(Vortex, 31 May 2018. Review by Dan Bergsagel) When is an album […]
Roscoe MitchellPhoto credit: Alba RuperezArt Ensemble of Chicago (Rockdeluxe Auditorium. Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona. 31 May 2018. Review by AJ Dehany) «¡Anarquía! ¡Anarquía!» cackles a long-haired solidário as he slips out of […]
KarsuPhoto credit: Gökçe PehlivanoğluKarsu(Cadogan Hall. 30 May 2018. Review by Kate Delamere)It’s not often an unsung hero is brought to life through the historical sounds of jazz classics. But that’s exactly what […]
Anthony Braxton at Cafe OtoDrawing by Geoff Winston. © 2018. All Rights ReservedAnthony Braxton ZIM MUSIC Septet (Cafe Oto, 29 May 2018. And in conversation with Alexander Hawkins, 30 May. Final events of […]
L-R: Jeremy Viner, Jonas Engel, Florian Herzig, Jim BlackJeremy Viner/Jonas Engel/Florian Herzog/Jim Black plusJochen Rückert/Orlando Le Fleming/Lage Lund/Mark Turner(Loft Cologne, 21 May 2018. „jungesloft“ Monday Meeting. Review by Oliver Weindling) The Loft […]
Rune Your DayPhoto credit and © Ralf Dombrowski Nutshell Norway (23 to 26 May) and Nattjazz (25 May to 2 June)(Hordaland and Bergen, Norway. Festival Round-Up by Ralf Dombrowski(*)) There are many […]
Printmakers with Norma Winstone at the 606 ClubPhoto credit: David FormanGwilym Simcock Trio and Printmakers(606 Club 30 Years at Lots Road Festival, 23 May 2018. Review by Brian Blain) A tremendous feat […]
Brigitte Beraha and Frank HarrisonPhoto credit and © Monika S. JakubowskaBrigitte Beraha and Frank Harrison – The Way Home album launch(Kings Place Hall Two, 23 May 2018. Review by Sebastian Scotney) There […]
L-R: Soweto Kinch, Nick Jurd and Will Glaser at Inntoene 2018Photo credit and © Ralf DombrowskiInntoene Festival 2018 (Diersbach, Innviertel, Austria. 18-20 May 2018. Review and photos by Ralf Dombrowski(*)) The feeling – […]
Zoe FrancisPublicity photo suppliedZoe Francis and the Jim Mullen Trio – Remembering Blossom Dearie (Lauderdale House, 17 May 2018. Review by Brian Blain)From the brilliant East Coast dramatic comedies of Noah Baumbach – […]
Sara DowlingPublicity pictureSara Dowling Quintet – The George Shearing Project (Bulls Head, 19 May 2018. Review by Sebastian Scotney)Could this be a tipping-point for vocalist Sara Dowling? The buzz among musicians has been […]
Michael Wollny at Kings PlacePhoto credit: David FormanMichael Wollny Trio(Kings Place Hall One. 18 May 2018. Review by Sebastian Scotney)“I have become increasingly interested in the moments between the songs,” pianist Michael Wollny […]
