Suedtirol Jazz Festival Alto Adige Jun 30-Jul 9 2023. Round-up by Alison Bentley Our round-up of Suedtirol 2023 is in three parts. The first weekend was covered by Oliver Weindling. Alison Bentley […]
Suedtirol Jazz Festival 2023 (Part 2 of 3)
Suedtirol/Alto Adige Jazz Festival 30 June–9 July 2023
“A festival should be an experience,” says Stefan Festini Cucco, new Festival president. With 55 concerts in over 30 stunning venues and locations among the mountains of Suedtirol/Alto Adige, incredible experiences at […]
Madeleine & Salomon – ‘Eastern Spring’
Madeleine & Salomon – Eastern Spring (Tzig’Art TZIG220930. Album review by Alison Bentley) Singer Madeleine and pianist Salomon are a French duo with a “common desire for another world”. The album title […]
Laura Lantano (new album ‘Returning To Myself’ + launch, 3 May, 1901 Arts Club)
“I think composition is a slowed down version of improvisation.” says UK singer-songwriter Laura Lantano. Her debut album with pianist Sam Leak and saxophonist Duncan Eagles features her original compositions. She talked […]
Superblue: ‘Guilty Pleasures’ by Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter (feat. Nate Smith)
Superblue: Guilty Pleasures by Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter (feat. Nate Smith) (Edition. EDNDA1223. EP review by Alison Bentley) “I like to do big things and make big statements,” US singer Kurt […]
Amália Baraona – ‘Everyday, a Little Love’
Amália Baraona – Everyday, a Little Love (Intek Music. Available from Bandcamp. Album review by Alison Bentley) Portuguese singer Amália Baraona grew up in Brazil listening to Bossa Nova. She’s put together […]
David Gordon Trio (new album ‘Pachyderm’)
Award-winning UK pianist David Gordon draws on Latin music, modern jazz and Bach’s compositions for his new album released on Mister Sam Records. He’s worked with Jacqui Dankworth, Andy Sheppard, John Etheridge […]
Dianne Reeves (2022 EFG LJF)
Dianne Reeves (Queen Elizabeth Hall. 13 November 2022. Live review by Alison Bentley) It was the end of the tour for US singer Dianne Reeves and there was a feeling of irrepressible […]
Leléka – ‘Sonce u Serci’
Leléka – Sonce u Serci (FM321-2. Album review by Alison Bentley) “I have the sun in my heart,” sings Ukrainian vocalist Viktoria Leléka, and you believe her. This album of mostly traditional […]
Charlotte Glasson (‘Bonito’ album launch. Pizza Express Soho, 25 August 2022)
“If you’ve ever wondered what smiles sound like, this is it!” (Hot Press, Ireland). Brighton- based saxophonist/ multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson brings her 6-piece band to Soho’s Pizza Express on Thursday 25 August […]
Melford / Buckley / Batchelor / Edwards / Sanders at the Vortex Jazz Club
Myra Melford / Steve Buckley / Chris Batchelor / John Edwards / Sanders (Vortex JAzz Club. 6 August 2022. Second show, Live Review by Alison Bentley) NY pianist Myra Melford has been […]
Suedtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige 2022 (Italy) – Part 2
Suedtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige 2022 (Festival Round-Up and iPhone snaps by Alison Bentley – Part 2 of 2) This festival excels in matching gigs with venues- it’s all part of the experience. […]
Marcus Roberts Trio + Wycliffe Gordon / Bournemouth SO at The Grange (Hampshire)
Marcus Roberts Trio plus Wycliffe Gordon and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (The Grange, Northington, Hampshire, 2 July. Review by Alison Bentley) “It really is a true collaborative environment between jazz and classical […]
Suedtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige 2022 (24 Jun-3 July)
Alison Bentley is looking forward to going back to Suedtirol/Alto Adige…. “Jazz keeps the continent together,” says this year’s festival, with modern jazz and improvised music from all over Europe. In each […]
Shake Stew – ‘Heat’
Shake Stew – Heat (Traumton 4706CD. Album review by Alison Bentley) The Heat shimmers off this hypnotic album: it’s simultaneously exciting and soothing as three horns play over African rhythms, with two […]
