Rob Adams writes: 10 Years of the RCS Course Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith plays a hometown concert at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh this Thursday as the jazz course he runs at the Royal […]
Bassist Calum Gourlay was born in Glasgow, and grew up in Fife, playing in his father’s jazz workshops and Scottish big bands, including Tommy Smith’s Youth Jazz Orchestra. He’s now based in London. His […]
Sebastian writes: Kings Place is hosting an artistic residency by Terri Lyne Carrington during the EFG London Jazz Festival, and the full list of guests for the three events has now been […]
Guy Barker’s annual big band Christmas spectacular has become a fixture in the jazz calendar. This year’s, the fourth, features vocalists Grammy-winner Kurt Elling and Quincy Jones collaborator Vula Malinga, clarinettist Giacomo […]
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 […]
Nicolas Pillai writes: Following my role in the recent BBC4 Jazz 625 revival, Birmingham City University is hosting a one-day event on the theme of Jazz and Television which may be of […]
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