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George Fenton (composer of the music for ‘The Duke’ – film directed by Roger Michell with Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren)

By londonjazz on 21 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Sebastian writes: “The Duke was a real joy to work on,” says composer George Fenton, who wrote the music for this completely delightful film, directed by Roger Michell (1956-2021). George Fenton has […]

Mário Laginha – ‘Jangada’

By londonjazz on 21 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Mário Laginha – Jangada (Edition Records, EDN1191. CD review by Mike Collins) Edition Records brings another gem to our attention with the release of this trio set from Portuguese pianist Mário Laginha. […]

Adam Fairhall/Johnny Hunter – ‘Winifred Atwell Revisited’

By londonjazz on 21 February 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

Adam Fairhall/Johnny Hunter – Winifred Atwell Revisited(EFPI FP038. CD review by John Stevenson) Winifred who? This is the most likely response from the vast majority of people hearing the name Winifred Atwell […]

Ten Tracks by Jon Batiste I Can’t Do Without… by Lara Eidi

By londonjazz on 21 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )
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For the LJN “10 Tracks I Can’t Do Without” series, in which jazz musicians do a deep (and entirely personal and selective) dive into the music of their idols, singer-songwriter Lara Eidi […]

Charlie Gabriel – ‘Eighty Nine’

By londonjazz on 21 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Charlie Gabriel – Eighty Nine (Sub Pop SP1490. Album Review by Adam Sieff) Charlie Gabriel is a fourth generation New Orleans jazz musician and the most senior member of the Preservation Hall […]

John Altman – ‘Hidden Man: My Many Musical Lives’

By londonjazz on 21 February 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

John Altman – Hidden Man: My Many Musical Lives (Equinox. 290pp. Book Review by John Bungey) Nope, me neither. Which is one reason why John Altman, prolific composer, conductor, arranger and player, […]

Full Jazz Programme Announced for Buxton Festival 2022 (7-23 July)

By Charles Rees on 20 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Seven additional performers/bands have been announced for the 2022 Buxton Festival. Under the direction of Neil Hughes, it will be the first Buxton Festival to include jazz concerts. We also have the […]

Misha Tsiganov – ‘Misha’s Wishes’

By londonjazz on 19 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Misha Tsiganov – Misha’s Wishes(Criss Cross Jazz 1409. CD review by John Stevenson) An absence of gigging opportunities during the first six months of the pandemic in 2020 provided just the right […]

Winners at the 7 Virtual Jazz Club Competition (2021/ 6th edition)

By londonjazz on 18 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The winners of the 2021 (sixth edition) Milan-based 7 Virtual Jazz Club Competition are announced by Valerio Pappi There are two categories “Pros & Amateurs” and “Under 25”. Entries for the 2022 […]

Ingrid Laubrock/ Tom Rainey/ Brandon Lopez – ‘No Es La Playa’

By londonjazz on 18 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Ingrid Laubrock/ Tom Rainey/ Brandon Lopez – No Es La Playa (Intakt Records CD 376. Album Review by Tony Dudley-Evans) Ingrid Laubrock, originally from Germany, studied in the UK, was a key […]

Curtis Stigers (New album ‘This Life’ released 25 Feb and touring)

By Charles Rees on 16 February 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Singer/songwriter Curtis Stigers will release a new album on 25 February looking back on 30 years since he first achieved major commercial recognition. He begins a UK tour with five nights at […]

Arnaud Dolmen – ‘Adjusting’

By londonjazz on 15 February 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Arnaud Dolmen – Adjusting(GAYA 054. Album review by John Stevenson) 36-year-old drummer and composer Arnaud Dolmen is taking the rhythms and musical traditions of his native Guadeloupe, the French Caribbean island, in […]

Ten Tracks by Frank Zappa I Can’t Do Without… by Adrien Pigeat

By londonjazz on 14 February 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

In the latest of our series in which musicians write about their sources of inspiration, Adrien Pigeat, composer, guitarist, bandleader, producer and the instigator of Second Brain writes about his long-term admiration […]

NYJO in Sunderland: ‘Amy Winehouse – A Celebration of her Life and Music’

By leahsiennaljn on 14 February 2022 • ( 1 Comment )
NYJO celebrating Amy Winehouse

National Youth Jazz Orchestra: Amy Winehouse – A Celebration of her Life and Music (The Fire Station, Sunderland, 10 Feb 2022. Review by AJ Dehany) The death of the troubled English singer-songwriter […]

Estraven (New album ‘Ignored Advice’ released 4 March 2022)

By londonjazz on 14 February 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Estraven (a quartet of bassist/composer Chris Hyde-Harrison, saxophonist Duncan Eagles, guitarist Alban Claret and drummer Matt Parkinson) will release their debut album on 4 March. Feature by Rob Adams. As a BA […]

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