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The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and pianist/composer Kenny Barron: an NEA Jazz Master, a 13-time GRAMMY nominee, and a DownBeat Hall of Famer. His new album, Beyond […]
The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and pianist/composer Kenny Barron: an NEA Jazz Master, a 13-time GRAMMY nominee, and a DownBeat Hall of Famer. His new album, Beyond […]
A seven-day festival across six venues in London… stars from the ‘gypsy jazz’ scene such as violinist Tcha Limberger and guitarist Stochelo Rozenberg – “second to none, a phenomenal guitarist who’s a […]
American vocalist, composer and improviser Dominique Eade blends musical virtuosity with a songwriter’s straightforward emotional sensibility, creating music that has garnered critical acclaim, inspired audiences, and served as a creative signpost for […]
Samara Joy (Roundhouse. 27 April 2024. Review by Sebastian Scotney) The rise and rise of Samara Joy i the past three years has been spectacular, and has been well chronicled on this […]
Soon after graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama last autumn, with a Masters in Performance, vocalist and composer Grazina Pukaite released her debut recording, Small Sessions 1. She’s now […]
Louis Stewart – Louis the First(Livia Records LRCD2401. CD review by Julian Maynard-Smith) Entitling your debut album as leader Louis the First could smack of hubris, given the kingly suggestion of a […]
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra revisits George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in concerts featuring Japanese piano virtuoso Makoto Ozone from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May. Feature by Rob Adams The focus of the […]
Equal Spirits – Wise and Waiting(Ubuntu CD, Digital & Vinyl / UBU0157 Album review by Jon Turney) This Anglo-South African project builds on old jazz connections between the two countries to blend […]
James Hudson Moonray(Self-released(*). JH696970CD. Album review by Len Weinreich) ‘Moonray’ is vocalist James Hudson’s follow-up to his reportedly well-received debut album. His pleasant voice is pitched, unusually for a jazz singer, somewhere […]
Sebastian writes: A first look through the BBC Proms Press Release reveals a few jazz and jazz-related events (with extracts from the press release in inverted commas). Booking opens on 16 May. […]
Shabaka – Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace (Impulse!. Album review (from vinyl) by Phil Johnson) The vinyl edition of Shabaka Hutchings’ album is a thing of beauty. Thick cardboard gatefold sleeve, […]
Ni MaxineLiverpool Philharmonic Hall- Music Room. 21 April 2024. Review by Frank Griffith) Liverpool-based vocalist Ni Maxine and her quintet performed to a capacity crowd on 21 April at the Liverpool Philharmonic […]
In today’s first of four monthly announcements, the EFG London Jazz Festival announces 24 shows for the first time today. Jamie Cullum’s show at the RFH has already been announced and is […]
Saxophonist and composer Julian Siegel follows up his acclaimed big band project, “Tales From The Jacquard”, with a tour of selected dates in Ireland and England – including a Ronnie Scott’s show […]
Magnus Lindgren & John Beasley – Butterfly Effect(ACT 9985-2. Album review by Julian Maynard-Smith) Swedish flautist / saxophonist / clarinettist Magnus Lindgren not only performed but also arranged for full orchestra on […]
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