Watford Jazz Junction was new to the jazz festival scene last year and this second edition has a particular focus on the influence of the Caribbean on UK jazz. We take a […]
Watford Jazz Junction, 18-21 May 2023
‘Ray Carless Celebration of Life /Nine Night’ (19 Aug.)
Feelings of loss and bereavement in many sections of our jazz community have been very widespread and palpable since the passing of Ray Carless on 10 August. We are informed that a […]
Ray Carless (1954-2022). A tribute by Orphy Robinson
Sebastian writes: This tribute to saxophonist Ray Carless by Orphy Robinson has appeared on Orphy’s Facebook page, and is reproduced here with his kind permission. Ray Carless R.I.E.P. This is a very […]
Cleveland Watkiss – ‘The Great Jamaican Songbook Vol. 1’
Cleveland Watkiss – The Great Jamaican Songbook Vol. 1 (Cdubya Music. Album review by John Stevenson) On hearing the Norman Granz-produced Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book for […]
Highbury Opera Theatre – ‘The Weekend’ (interview with composer Scott Stroman)
“One man’s quest to avoid a family gathering”, ‘The Weekend’ is a new comic opera from Highbury Opera Theatre. Based on Michael Palin’s 1994 play, it has been adapted by composer Scott […]
David Burke – ‘Giant Steps: Diverse Journeys in British Jazz’
David Burke – Giant Steps: Diverse Journeys in British Jazz(Desert Hearts. Review by Tony Dudley-Evans) Giant Steps presents short chapters on 25 musicians from the British Caribbean, African and Asian (including West Asia) […]
New Organisation founded: Black Lives in Music (BLiM) + survey launched
A new organisation has been set up to address racial inequality in the music industry and create opportunities for Black musicians and professionals, writes Peter Slavid Peter Slavid writes: It may seem counter-intuitive […]
Jazz Voice at Cadogan Hall (2020 EFG LJF)
Jazz Voice (Livestreamed from Cadogan Hall, EFG London Jazz Festival 13 November 2020. Review by Leah Williams) As the EFG London Jazz Festival kicks off this year, it is navigating – as […]
In lockdown with… jazz club manager Kathianne Hingwan
Kathianne Hingwan is the general manager of the Vortex Jazz Club. As part of her work there, she has created and developed a number of new strategic projects including The Shape of […]
