Mondays With Morgan is a column in LondonJazz News written by Morgan Enos, a music journalist based in Hackensack, New Jersey. Therein, he dives deep into the jazz that moves him – […]
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 […]
UK violinist Tobie Medland’s new album ‘The Aviary’ mixes gypsy jazz with his original writing, influenced by 20th century composers; as if Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli had recorded with Ravel and […]
“You choose the songs you love doing… I love the whole spectrum, swing, ballads, bossa nova, everything.” says Netherlands-born singer Wilma Baan. Her new album has a fascinating backstory. Feature by John […]
Mirko Pedrotti Quintet – FLAM (Nusica 24. Album review by Peter Slavid) This is a new band to me, despite it being their third album. I have come across the leader briefly, […]
Roberto Bonati and ParmaFrontiere Orchestra – La Fòla De L’Oca / Over Time(ParmaFrontiere label. Album review by Fiona Mactaggart.) “La Fòla de l’Oca, an ancient and surreal refrain, a wild goose chase, […]
Alex Scheuerer/Najwa Ezzaher Band (Pizza Express Dean Street. 10 July 2023. Live review by Milo Brooke-Scarlett) Swiss guitarist and London resident Alex Scheuerer serves up a dynamically rich approach on his instrument, seducing us […]
Last night at Wigmore Hall was all about celebrating and honouring Christian McBride. Here is the full press release: (Full text of press release begins) Christian McBride, the American jazz bassist, composer, […]
Suedtirol Jazz Festival Alto Adige (Jun 30-Jul 9 2023. Round-up Part 3 by Alison Bentley) As well as stunning mountain locations, this festival uses brilliantly contrasting venues below ground that can feel […]
Abdullah Ibrahim Trio (Barbican, EFG London Jazz Festival Summer Series. 15 July 2023. Review by John Stevenson) Whenever celebrated South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim performs in London, he is received rapturously […]
Mondays With Morgan is a column in LondonJazz News written by Morgan Enos, a music journalist based in Hackensack, New Jersey. Therein, he dives deep into the jazz that moves him – […]
Swanage Jazz Festival, 7-9 July 2023Review by Jon Turney Coming up to six o’clock on Friday evening, there’s a pleasant sea breeze offsetting hot sunshine outside the main marquee, Alan Barnes’ alto […]
Keyboard maestro Luke Smith performs with some of the biggest stars in modern music – a recent highlight included accompanying Cat Stevens at Glastonbury – yet he owes some of his formative […]
A new lunchtime concert series brings improvised music to Norwich courtesy of the Hard Edges trio, plus special guests Brigitte Beraha, Matthew Bourne and Neil Metcalfe. Hard Edges member Ben Higham spoke […]
Mothers In Jazz: Becca Stevens“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 […]
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