Oscar Peterson Trio – On a Clear Day(Mack Avenue 1199. Live in Zurich, 1971. Album review by Len Weinreich) Oscar Peterson (known as OP) was a piano giant with phenomenal technique who […]
Oscar Peterson Trio – ‘On a Clear Day’ (rec. 1971)
Tamir Hendelman (606 Club, 21 September)
Israel-born pianist Tamir Hendelman has been based in Los Angeles since 1996. In this interview he remembers moments that have happened during that time, such as working on a chart-topping album with […]
Dave Young – ‘Ides of March’
Dave Young – Ides of March (released 20 November) (Modica Music. CD review by Lavender Sutton) Winnipeg-born, Toronto-based Dave Young, who has recently passed his 80th birthday, is most celebrated for his […]
Tricotism (Craig Milverton/ Sandy Suchodolski/ Nigel Price) – “Nostalgia”
Tricotism (Craig Milverton/ Sandy Suchodolski/ Nigel Price) – Nostalgia (Nervy CD002, available via Bandcamp. CD Review by Leonard Weinreich) No shame here. And no pretence. The inspiration for Nostalgia is announced upfront: […]
Special Digital Edition of Montreal Jazz Festival Announced (June 27-30)
The world’s largest jazz festival has announced its plans. The full programme is HERE. This year’s Special Digital Edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal will consist of: – livestream […]
“It’s not all about me!” Jim Rattigan in conversation (new Pavillon album and Tour Dates)
LondonJazz News: What prompted you to give up orchestral playing? Jim Rattigan: I’d always had a passion for jazz, and played a bit on the piano. Playing the French horn is what […]
