Detroit-born singer Carla Cook is making a rare visit to London. She will be at Pizza Express Dean Street on 2 March with the trio of Matyas Gayer (piano), Mark Hodgson (bass) and Stephen […]
Carla Cook (Pizza Express, 2 March 2022)
Ronnie Scott’s April-June programme includes Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry, Donny McCaslin, Fergus McCreadie…
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club recently announced their concert season from April to June. Among the performers are Joe Lovano, Donny McCaslin and Fergus McCreadie. Charles Rees writes… Joe Lovano , one of […]
George Fenton (composer of the music for ‘The Duke’ – film directed by Roger Michell with Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren)
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’
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’
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
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’
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’
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)
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’
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)
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’
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)
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’
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
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 […]
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