From the generation of Michael Brecker, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, Bob Mintzer, Dave Liebman and Bob Berg, Steve Grossman is frequently thought of as the greatest; he is certainly the most forgotten. And […]
The fifth edition of Sounds Of Denmark, returning to the UK after a two-year hiatus, will run from 14 -16 September 2022. Concerts will be at Turner Sims in Southampton and at […]
“If you’ve ever wondered what smiles sound like, this is it!” (Hot Press, Ireland). Brighton- based saxophonist/ multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson brings her 6-piece band to Soho’s Pizza Express on Thursday 25 August […]
Partikel (Duncan Eagles, Max Luthert, Eric Ford) (Pizza Express Dean Street. 9 August 2020. Live review by Sebastian Scotney) The album launch of Partikel’s “Anniversary Song” (Berthold Records) inevitably makes one reflect […]
County Durham-born pianist/composer Paul Edis is best known for his work as Musical Director and co-songwriter for Jo Harrop – they are originally from the same town, Chester-Le-Street; Paul Edis is now […]
Detroit-born singer Carla Cook is making a rare visit to London. She will be at Pizza Express Dean Street on 2 March with the trio of Matyas Gayer (piano), Mark Hodgson (bass) and Stephen […]
Saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi will be in London next month. It will be the first time he has ventured out of the US since the start of the pandemic. Preview by Charles Rees […]
Jim Rattigan (Pizza Express Jazz Club. 8 January 2022. Review by Lavender Sutton) The niche-ness of jazz French horn might perplex some, but Jim Rattigan has been championing it for over 20 […]
Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra(Pizza Express Soho. 21 November 2021. EFG LJF. Review by Mike Collins) The Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra in full flight is a thing to behold. Often, as a solo […]
Babelfish (vocalist Brigitte Beraha, pianist Barry Green, bassist Chris Laurence and drummer Paul Clarvis, are looking forward to their first gig of the year…. Dave Gelly wrote of Babelfish: “This remarkable quartet […]
The great Peter King (1940-2020) passed away on 23 August, 2020, just a few days after his 80th birthday, To mark the first anniversary of his passing, drummer Stephen Keogh has organised […]
Liane Carroll and Ian Shaw (Pizza Express Dean Street. 21 June 2021 – re-opening gig. Review by Lavender Sutton) It’s been more than a year since performers and a live audience have […]
Pizza Express Live have issued a statement about their four venues (Dean Street, Holborn, Pheasantry, Birmingham): Here is the statement in full: “We’ve taken the difficult decision to cancel all shows at […]
Nick Costley-White “Speak Like A Child” Sextet (Pizza Express Dean Street. 23 February 2020. Review by Sebastian Scotney) What a great project. Speak Like a Child was an album by Herbie Hancock […]
Following the release late last year of their debut album And I Love Her, pianist Marc Copland, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Joey Baron embark on a European trio tour next month. […]
