Makaya McCraven – Universal Beings E&F Sides (International Anthem IARCEF22. Review by Graham Spry) From August 2017 to January 2018, Chicago-based drummer Makaya McCraven recorded four sessions in four cities which were […]
Nubya Garcia – “Source”

Nubya Garcia – Source (Concord Jazz. Review by Jon Carvell) Camden’s Nubya Garcia is fast becoming a leading light in a new wave of British jazz. Acclaimed for her EPs and increasingly […]
Jean Toussaint Allstar 6tet – “Live at the Jazz Café 091218”

Jean Toussaint Allstar 6tet – Live at the Jazz Café 091218 (LyteRecords LR049. CD Review by Jane Mann) This splendid new double live CD from award-winning saxophonist, band leader, composer and educator […]
Daniel Casimir and Tess Hirst – “These Days”

Daniel Casimir and Tess Hirst – These Days (jazz re:freshed jrf0019: CD review by Mark McKergow) Bassist Daniel Casimir and vocalist Tess Hirst hit a very jazz high spot with their debut […]