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
Jazz at Morley College Spring Series (28 April, 12 May, 9 June)
The jazz concert series at Morley College has now enjoyed two very successful seasons featuring the likes of Stan Sulzmann, Tori Freestone, Nikki Iles, Ivo Neame, Sara Dowling and Julian Siegel. Under […]
Raph Clarkson (new album ‘This Is How We Grow’)
Trombonist/ improviser/ composer/ educator Raph Clarkson brings a higher purpose, a sense of positivity and deeply held ideals to everything he does. The new album by his group Dissolute Society is shaped […]
Where We Once Belonged – Georgia Mancio’s 2019 Hang at Pizza Express
Where We Once Belonged at Georgia Mancio’s Hang (Pizza Express Dean Street. 9 October 2019. Review by Sebastian Scotney) The opening night of Georgia Mancio’s three-evening Hang series took on a very bold […]
Georgia Mancio’s third Hang (Pizza Express, 9 – 11 Oct)
Vocalist and songwriter Georgia Mancio hosts her 2019 Hang at Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho on 9 – 11 October. She spoke to John Fordham about collaboration, heritage, lyrics, multiple realities […]
Catenaccio at the Spice of Life
Catenaccio (Spice of Life, 24 July 2019. Review by Lauren Bush) Catenaccio is Tom Cawley’s most recent undertaking as a band leader. It delves into his love of football and synthesisers and it’s hard to tell […]
Georgia Mancio’s 3rd Hang (9-11 October 2019)
Peter Bacon reports: Vocalist Georgia Mancio has announced her third Hang, the mini-festival she organises, and in which she collaborates with various musicians in different aggregates. The 2019 edition will be held […]
