Rachael Cohen’s lively presence on stage and her playing always create an atmosphere and climate of positivity and energy, even in the most surprising circumstances. Feature for International Womens’ Day by Sebastian […]
Herne Bay Jazz and Swing Festival (Pier Stage and King’s Hall, Herne Bay, 22 August 2021 (third day of three). Round-Up by Sebastian Scotney) What if jazz wasn’t always tucked away in […]
The fifth annual Scottish Awards for New Music are here, writes Mark Mckergow (*), with nominees announced in thirteen categories including Solo Work, Large Scale New Work, Innovation in New Traditional Music,,, The Scottish […]
Paul Towndrow – Deepening The River (Paul Towndrow’s Bandcamp. CD review by Mark McKergow) This hour-long suite for an extended big band line-up marks alto saxophonist Paul Towndrow’s elevation to a major voice on the […]
Last year, Sam Leak wrote a Jazz Musician’s Guide to the festival (link below) in which he played the role of ‘in-the-know’ tour guide, helping readers to navigate their way through the […]
Sebastian writes: The centenary of Charlie Parker’s birth falls today, 29 August 2020. We asked alto saxophonists two questions: first to describe thoughts and feelings which the centenary evokes. The second, optional, […]
