Mass In Blue: composer Will Todd talks about how his blend of jazz and choral music became a surprise international success, now celebrating its 20th anniversary at the EFG London Jazz Festival. […]
Nik Bärtsch – Etudes for Rhythm, Cycle and Space Awareness(Ronin Rhythm Productions. CHF28 as book. CHF20 as download. Review by Mike Collins) The most recent of Nik Bärtsch’s albums for ECM is […]
In his debut album as leader, “Squiggles”, Tel Aviv-born, Berlin-based guitarist Gur Liraz celebrates the classic organ trio with Tal Balshai (organ) and Omri Gondor (drums). Feature by John Bungey. As a […]
Saxophonist, composer and arranger to the stars John Altman has upcoming live shows Feature by John Bungey: The hidden man of music is emerging from the shadows. John Altman‘s career can read […]
On his new album, pianist Terence Collie was not only the solo performer but also producer, sound engineer and camera operator. Album feature by John Bungey. The ingredients were simple: a Yamaha […]
Cardiff-based pianist Eddie Gripper reflects on the life events that inspired his exceptional debut album: “This music comes from a very deep place in my heart”. Album feature by John Bungey: For […]
Bill Bruford – Making A Song And Dance: A Complete Career Collection (BMG 5053875290. 6-CD Set. Album review by John Bungey) “Listening back to old efforts is a bit like looking back […]
Mind-Ear-Ladder is the debut album from the quintet co-led by saxophonist Alex Merritt and trumpeter Steve Fishwick, (Fresh Sound New Talent). The album puts a new spin on a classic jazz sound […]
Bandleader, composer and saxophonist Trish Clowes explains how her band, My Iris, has taken the spirit of adventure into the studio for their new album. Feature by John Bungey. The essence of […]
She’s acclaimed in her native Canada for her covers of jazz classics but she’s sung pop with Sting and adapted rock hits too, so what sort of show will the award-winning singer-pianist […]
Brad Mehldau – Jacob’s Ladder (Nonesuch 7559791346. Album review by John Bungey) Well this is an extraordinary album, not extraordinarily good, not extraordinarily bad – just extraordinary. Being the manager of Brad […]
Ciyo Brown is a musician who has worked with greats of jazz, pop and reggae is getting vocal on his new album. This feature by John Bungey tells the story of a […]
Joy Ellis: “I feel this is the first time I’ve been able to express myself as a piano player” She’s known as an up-and-coming singer-songwriter but for her third album, Peaceful Place, […]
Immanuel Wilkins – The 7th Hand (Blue Note. Album review by John Bungey) The much-admired young American alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins already fronts a fine quartet. But his second album poses the […]
King Crimson – Music is Our Friend: Live in Washington and Albany 2021 (2 CDs) Robert Fripp – Music for Quiet Moments (8-CD Set) (Panegyric. Album reviews by John Bungey) There are […]
