“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Mothers In Jazz (60): Malika Zarra
John Marshall (1941-2023). A tribute by Theo Travis
“John Marshall was one of the greats. He was one of Britain’s finest ever modern drummers – brilliant and unique. He was an inspiring musician and human being. He was my friend […]
The Singer and the Song (Part II): Becca Stevens
In this new three-part interview series, vocalist Nicky Schrire explores the intersection between the jazz and singer-songwriter genres. A jazz singer-songwriter herself, she often wonders what makes for a successful genre-blending song. […]
Itamar Borochov – ‘Arba’
Itamar Borochov – Arba(Greenleaf Music. Album Review by Adam Sieff) Arba is the first new album in five years from the Jaffa-raised trumpeter Itamar Borochov. He’s been a New York City resident […]
Nigel Price Organ Trio at St Mary’s Sessions in Dorking (first night of a major tour)
Nigel Price Organ Trio(St Mary’s Sessions, St Mary’s Church, Dorking. 9 September 2023. Review and photos by John McGloin) This concert, the first of a forty-three date British tour being undertaken by […]
Gonzalo Rubalcaba – ‘Borrowed Roses’
Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Borrowed Roses(Top Stop Music. Album review by Liam Noble) There’s a certain melancholy to the title of this new solo recording by Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and it’s reflected in the […]
Gard Nilssen’s Supersonic Orchestra – ‘Family’
Gard Nilssen’s Supersonic Orchestra – Family(We Jazz Records – Album review by Peter Slavid) Gard Nilssen’s Supersonic Orchestra is a monster. And like all monsters it can be fierce, scary, and yet […]
Corrie Dick’s Sun Swells at Jazz Hastings
Corrie Dick’s Sun Swells(Jazz Hastings at East Hastings Sea Angling Association. The Stade, Hastings. 12 September 2023. Review by Adam McCulloch) Glaswegian drummer Corrie Dick’s musical imagination and desire to create music that speaks to the […]
Ten Tracks by Richard Davis (1930-2023).. a tribute by Olie Brice
Richard Davis. Born Chicago, Illinois, 15 April 1930. Died Madison, Wisconsin. 6 September 2023… UK Bassist Olie Brice’s tribute to a very great bassist takes the form of a “Ten Tracks” Feature. […]
Regina Litvinova (new album with Stephan Urwyler ‘Kinder Schweigen’)
The great American pianist Richie Beirach has said of Moscow-born pianist Regina Litvinova: “She was already a fully developed musician when she first came to me as a student in Leipzig. Now […]
Simon Pearson (1969-2023). A Tribute by John Crawford
Pianist John Crawford remembers drummer Simon Pearson, who died on 3 September at the age of 54 after a short illness. Last Monday 4th September was, I can state without fear of […]
Mondays With Morgan: Kris Davis (new album ‘Diatom Ribbons Live at the Village Vanguard’)
Mondays With Morgan is a column in LondonJazz News written by Morgan Enos, a music journalist based in Hackensack, New Jersey. Therein, he dives deep into the jazz that moves him – […]
Paul Mottram (new album on Ubuntu Music for release 6 Oct: ‘Seven Ages of Man’)
Paul Mottram’s ‘Seven Ages of Man’, with major roles for Tim Garland, Jason Rebello and Jonny Mansfield, will be “among the most ambitious UK jazz or jazz-related album releases this year.” Feature […]
Mothers In Jazz (59): Hannah Burgé
“Mothers In Jazz” is a new series, started by vocalist Nicky Schrire. The initiative aims to create an online resource for working jazz musicians with children, those contemplating parenthood, and jazz industry […]
Becky Alice (running Wednesday evening gigs at Oliver’s, Greenwich)
Vocalist Becky Alice, a recent graduate from the jazz course at Trinity Laban, has just taken over the running of the Wednesday night gig at Oliver’s Club in Nevada Street in Greenwich […]
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