Peter Bacon reports: This, annnounced this morning, from the Royal Albert Hall: “A host of special guests have been announced for Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas, as the bandleader’s festive showcase returns […]
Michel Petrucciani – Colors (Dreyfus/BMG 538526830. 2-CD Compilation. CD review by Sebastian Scotney) Pianist Michel Petrucciani died at the age of 36 on 6 January 1999. He had been born with osteogenesis […]
Saxophone Summit – Street Talk (Enja Records – ENJA 9769. Review by Adrian Pallant) When the joy and thrill of music-making gushes out of your speakers with a life force such as […]
Joshua Redman & Brooklyn Rider – Sun on Sand (Nonesuch 0075597946383. Review by Dick Hovenga(*)) Saxophonist Joshua Redman loves a challenge. Throughout his career he has been springing surprises by releasing albums […]
Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool – UK Premiere at London Film Festival Director: Stanley Nelson (Eagle Rock/Firelight Films/American Masters Pictures/BBC Music. Film review by Adam Sieff) When a really great music documentary comes […]
Enrico Rava/Joe Lovano – Roma (ECM 774 2428. Review by Peter Bacon) Such is the quality of live recordings these days that it can come as a surprise to hear applause at […]
Martin Speake & Alex Maguire – Feathers (Pumpkin Records. 011. CD Review by Patrick Hadfield) This two-CD set from Martin Speake (alto saxophone) and Alex Maguire (piano) shows the two improvisers in deep conversation, […]
Mike Stern & Jeff Lorber Fusion – Eleven (Concord Jazz Records. CD review by Rob Mallows) Jeff Lorber is the original gangster when it comes to jazz-funk-fusion and all the variations thereof (indeed, he’s been […]
Luca Manning – When The Sun Comes Out (Luca Manning. CD review by Mark McKergow) The debut CD from Glasgow vocalist Luca Manning is a real landmark – a stripped-back collection of […]
Where We Once Belonged at Georgia Mancio’s Hang (Pizza Express Dean Street. 9 October 2019. Review by Sebastian Scotney) The opening night of Georgia Mancio’s three-evening Hang series took on a very bold […]
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