Pianist John Crawford remembers drummer Simon Pearson, who died on 3 September at the age of 54 after a short illness. Last Monday 4th September was, I can state without fear of […]
Simon Pearson (1969-2023). A Tribute by John Crawford
Shirley Smart Trio at St. Mary’s Church, Perivale
Shirley Smart Trio (St. Mary’s Church, Perivale. 19 January 2022. Live Review by Peter Slavid) There are very few modern jazz venues in West London, so it was refreshing to find some […]
‘Freedom Jazz Dance’ (new band led by Tim Whitehead, premiere at Ram Jam Records, Kingston on 7 November)
Saxophonist Tim Whitehead has always been an instigator of projects. The former member of Loose Tubes, of Ian Carr’s Nucleus, Morrissey Mullen, Jim Mullen’s Meantime… has often provided the energy to make […]
Clare Foster – ‘Kumbhaka’
Clare Foster – Kumbhaka (Available via Bandcamp. CD review by Alison Bentley) “There’s a famous saying in Portugal and Brazil,” says UK vocalist Clare Foster: “Those that sing send their troubles away.” […]
Katriona Taylor (new album ‘Blind Passion’ and livestreams 28 Nov + 20 Dec)
Vocalist Katriona Taylor has a new album out, Blind Passion, celebrating the music of blind artists, and including songs by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Diane Schuur and José Feliciano. The singer, who […]
