Sebastian writes: I often word-search press releases which I receive for the word “Jazz”. And believe me, it can sometimes be a dispiriting exercise. Not today. The following release from Rupert Burley’s […]
Winners at the Drake Yolanda Awards
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 […]
David Swan (Dandelion Orchestra Crowdfunder)
Pianist DAVID SWAN is a musician who always caught the ear as a student during his time at Guildhall School. Just after graduation in 2018, Ronnie Scott’s booked his trio as support […]
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival programme announced (23-27 July)
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival moves online for its 43rd edition, with new sets recorded during lockdown, solo home videos, selections from the festival’s video archive, talks, conferences, and late-night DJ sets, […]
Luca Manning – When The Sun Comes Out
Luca Manning – When The Sun Comes Out (Luca Manning. CD review by Mark McKergow) The debut CD from Glasgow vocalist Luca Manning is a real landmark – a stripped-back collection of […]
