Alina Bzhezhinska – Inspiration (Ubuntu UBU 0008. CD Review by Peter Jones) Challenge yourself to come up with the names of some jazz harpists. I only managed Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby […]
CD REVIEW: Alina Bzhezhinska – Inspiration
CD REVIEW: The Dissolute Society – Soldiering On
The Dissolute Society – Soldiering OnBabel Label BDV16145. CD review by Adrian Pallant) Hats off (bowler style, if you like) to trombonist Raph Clarkson and his eight-piece ensemble of musical mavericks in […]
FESTIVAL ROUND-UP: Nutshell Norway and Nattjazz Bergen
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 […]
REVIEW: Gwilym Simcock Trio plus Printmakers with Norma Winstone in the 606 Club 30 Years at Lots Road Festival
Printmakers with Norma Winstone at the 606 ClubPhoto credit: David Forman Gwilym Simcock Trio and Printmakers(606 Club 30 Years at Lots Road Festival, 23 May 2018. Review by Brian Blain) A tremendous […]
LP REVIEW: Steve Cardenas – Charlie & Paul
Steve Cardenas – Charlie & Paul (Newvelle Records NV013LP. LP review by Geoff Winston) “This was not the street and its endless, hurried footsteps, the mayhem of broken lines, but instead the […]
REVIEW/PHOTOS: Brigitte Beraha and Frank Harrison The Way Home album launch at Kings Place
Brigitte Beraha and Frank HarrisonPhoto credit and © Monika S. Jakubowska Brigitte Beraha and Frank Harrison – The Way Home album launch(Kings Place Hall Two, 23 May 2018. Review by Sebastian Scotney) […]
CD REVIEW: Joanna Wallfisch – Blood & Bone
Joanna Wallfisch – Blood & Bone(Sea Gardens SG01. CD review by Mark McKergow)London-born vocalist and composer Joanna Wallfischproduces a towering achievement with this new album of (mostly) bittersweet songs and rich arrangements, […]
FESTIVAL ROUND-UP: Inntoene 2018 (Diersbach, Austria)
L-R: Soweto Kinch, Nick Jurd and Will Glaser at Inntoene 2018Photo credit and © Ralf Dombrowski Inntoene Festival 2018 (Diersbach, Innviertel, Austria. 18-20 May 2018. Review and photos by Ralf Dombrowski(*)) The feeling […]
REVIEW: Zoe Francis and the Jim Mullen Trio – Remembering Blossom Dearie
Zoe FrancisPublicity photo supplied Zoe 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 […]
REVIEW: Sara Dowling Quintet – The George Shearing Project at the Bulls Head
Sara DowlingPublicity picture Sara 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 […]
CD REVIEW: Liran Donin’s 1000 Boats – 8 Songs
Liran Donin’s 1000 Boats – 8 Songs(Cavalo Records LDCD001/LDLP001 – Review by Peter Slavid) Liran Donin is probably best known to jazz fans as a member of Led Bib and a regular […]
CD REVIEW: Trialogue – First Flight
Trialogue – First Flight(Spark Label SPARK0005. CD review by Adrian Pallant) A neuroscientist, a physicist and a biologist walk into a studio – and the outcome is a pretty tasty account of […]
REVIEW: Michael Wollny Trio at Kings Place
Michael Wollny at Kings PlacePhoto credit: David Forman Michael Wollny Trio(Kings Place Hall One. 18 May 2018. Review by Sebastian Scotney) “I have become increasingly interested in the moments between the songs,” […]
REVIEW: Georgia Mancio, Kate Williams, Helena Kay (Celebrating Women In Jazz) at 1000 Trades, Birmingham
Georgia Mancio at 1000 TradesPhoto credit: © John Watson/jazzcamera.co.uk Georgia Mancio, Kate Williams, Helena Kay (Legends Festival: Celebrating Women In Jazz) (1000 Trades, Birmingham, 19 May 2018. Review and photos by John Watson) […]
CD REVIEW: Tonbruket – Live Salvation
Tonbruket – Live Salvation (ACT 9867-2. CD review by Rob Mallows) In a month when the release of an album featuring the 2005 London Barbican performance of the Esbjörn Svensson Trio reminds […]
