Vocalist Nicky Schrire (*), London-born, Cape Town-raised, and now Toronto-based, hosted a London launch for “Nowhere Girl”, the first album she has released in a decade. Bruce Lindsay has reviewed it for […]
Nicky Schrire at Pizza Express Soho
Pizza Express venues announce 2023 EFG LJF programme: 50 gigs at 3 venues
Following on from this Wednesday’s third press release from Serious/ EFG LJF, PizzaExpress are announcing the gigs they will be hosting as part of the 2023 EFG London Jazz Festival. Performances will […]
Howl Quartet (new album ‘Airglow’, launch tour dates 17-21 July)
As Howl Quartet launch their second album, Airglow, one of the band’s two saxophonists, Dan Smith, explains how the group is taking its freewheeling music out to the world. Feature by John […]
Alex Scheuerer: ‘La Vie En Soul’ album launch (10 July, Pizza Express Soho)
Swiss-French Jazz guitarist Alex Scheuerer is joined by vocalist Najwa Ezzaher to perform material from their recent album together La Vie En Soul and more at Pizza Express Soho on Monday 10 […]
Angela Verbrugge and the Ray Gallon Trio (Pizza Express Soho, 3 and 4 June)
Described as “both hip and a hoot” by JazzWeekly, Canadian vocalist, songwriter and lyricist Angela Verbrugge Is coming to London’s Pizza Express, Soho on June 3rd and 4th. Originally from Victoria, Ontario, […]
Canadian pianist Sean Fyfe (London dates with quartet: Dave O’Higgins, Luke Fowler, Matt Fishwick)
“In London I’ve been able to develop more confidence and figure out how to be a band leader, in all senses.” Canadian pianist Sean Fyfe has certainly earned his place on the […]
Discussing Steve Grossman (5): Interview with trumpeter Damon Brown
Among the post-Coltrane generation of saxophonists, Steve Grossman is commonly believed to have been the one with the greatest raw talent. He set the saxophone world on fire when he burst onto […]
Sounds of Denmark (14-16 Sept. 2022)
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 […]
Charlotte Glasson (‘Bonito’ album launch. Pizza Express Soho, 25 August 2022)
“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 ‘Anniversary Song’ album launch at Pizza Express Jazz Club
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 […]
Paul Edis Sextet (Debut for new group + premiere of new work ; PizzaExpress Jazz Club, 19 July)
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 […]
Carla Cook (Pizza Express, 2 March 2022)
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 […]
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho (12/13 Feb. 2022)
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 at Pizza Express Dean Street (‘When’ Album Tour)
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 at Pizza Express Soho (EFG LJF 2021)
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 […]
