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Fred Hersch: Silent, Listening (ECM 2799. Album review (*) by Phil Johnson) As you would probably expect, pianist Fred Hersch’s first solo album for ECM, recorded in May last year, is a […]
Fred Hersch: Silent, Listening (ECM 2799. Album review (*) by Phil Johnson) As you would probably expect, pianist Fred Hersch’s first solo album for ECM, recorded in May last year, is a […]
Jim Snidero Quartet(Zig Zag Club, Friedenau, Berlin. 17 April 2024. Review by Sebastian Scotney) What a great little club: fabulous sound and a wonderfully attentive listening audience. Zig Zag is in Friedenau, […]
(Extract from fundraiser text, set up by Daniela Clynes) “We are setting up this crowd funding appeal to show our love and support for our dear friend, Anita Wardell; widely known and […]
The artistic director for the Bergamo Jazz Festival 2024 was Joe Lovano, the tenor-saxophone titan whose recordings, awards, and posts on the faculties of the world’s most prestigious music schools are almost […]
Lucien Johnson – Ancient Relics(Deluge Records. Album review by Bruce Lindsay) Sometimes, album and song titles make it pretty obvious what sort of sounds are going to be heard. Sometimes, things are […]
Equal Spirits is an international ensemble of 24 musicians from the UK, Africa and Europe, curated by British trombonist and composer, Raph Clarkson. Their debut album, Wise and Waiting, will be released […]
The Jazz Defenders – Memory In Motion(Haggis Records HRLP008 – album review by Mark McKergow) Bursting with energy, catchy arrangements, fine soloing and superb horn section work, this latest collection from The […]
Gareth Lockrane Quintet(Ladbroke Hall. 12 April 2024. Review by Jake Werth) Who dares say yes to playing in Gareth Lockrane’s band? Just to be asked is probably one of the biggest compliments […]
Cassie Kinoshi’s seed – gratitude(International Anthem. Album Review by Tony Dudley-Evans) Cassie Kinoshi is becoming one of the most important alumnae of the Tomorrow’s Warriors group of young musicians. She has been a member of Nerija […]
The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and drummer Obed Calvaire. His new album, 150 Million Gold Francs, was released 12 April. It features alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, keyboardists Harold […]
While some well-established city jazz venues may be struggling to keep their doors open, here’s an encouraging story from an unexpected corner of the country. Kings Bromley, a small village in Staffordshire, […]
Pyeng Threadgill is an American vocalist, composer, author, video artist and voice and movement teacher. As a vocalist/performer she creates what she calls New Porch Music based on the traditions of Black […]
Sebastian writes: Over the course of the summer, London Jazz News will become UK Jazz News. The first step has been taken: we unveiled our new name branding at the jazzahead! conference […]
Moritz Stahl: Traumsequenz(Unit Records UTR5150. Album review by Frank Graham) There’s something about the career path of Munich-based saxophonist Moritz Stahl which speaks both to his great musical curiosity and patience. Gaining […]
Joe Lovano: Trio Tapestry(Wigmore Hall, 12 April 2024, review by Jon Turney) Joe Lovano’s work with Marilyn Crispell and Carmen Castaldi has been one of his main creative outlets now since 2018, […]
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