31st July 2015: Ivo Neame’s Strata is Hi-Fi News’ ‘Album Choice’ for September.

“A unified set of pieces in contrasting moods and styles… which aims to engage the listener throughout… and it succeeds.” Hi-Fi News “Album Choice” for September (2015) (website)   Ivo Neame, takes a side step from his octet and other projects to release this exciting new quintet title Strata. Collaborating

31st July 2015: August edition of Jazzwise Magazine includes features on Ivo Neame and Ant Law.

August’s edition of Jazzwise Magazine includes features on pianist Ivo Neame and guitarist Ant Law. Visit Jazzwise to see the articles in full and scroll down to hear a full length track from Strata and Zero Sum World. The Ivo Neame Quintet (Strata) has performed to enthusiastic audiences up and down the

30th July 2015: Matthew Stevens talks to JazzTimes about recent release ‘Woodwork’

JazzTimes has published a feature on guitarist Matthew Stevens who has recently released his debut album as leader, Woodwork with Grammy-nominated pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist Vicente Archer, drummer Eric Doob and percussionist Paulo Stagnaro.   Read more at JazzTimes…     Matthew Stevens – Processional – Woodwork  

28th July 2015: Official launch party for Joel Harrison’s ‘Spirit House’ in New York this weekend feat: Brian Blade, Kermit Driscoll, Peter Apfelbaum and Ralph Alessi plus 5* from All About Jazz and 4* from The Financial Times amongst latest reviews.

Joel Harrison officially launches Spirit House with shows at New York’s Cornelia Street Café this weekend. Performances are 9pm and 10.30pm on Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August. With Joel will be Brian Blade, Ralph Alessi, Kermit Driscoll and Peter Apfelbaum. (see more) Says Harrison, “The new recording came

27th July 2015: DownBeat Magazine features Matthew Stevens and album ‘Woodwork’.

Matthew Stevens talks to DownBeat Magazine about recent release Woodwork.   This feature appears in the Players section of the September edition     Here’s a live recording of ‘Processional’ from Woodwork  

24th July 2015: ANNOUNCEMENT: New York guitarist Pete McCann to release ‘Range’ ft: John O’Gallagher, Henry Hey, Matt Clohesy and Mark Ferber September 18th 2015

  Enjoying some 25 years as a highly respected sideman on the New York circuit, and a regular performer at Greenwich Village’s popular 55 Bar, multi-faceted jazz guitarist Pete McCann brings his fifth solo album to Whirlwind Recordings – a quintet recording of all-new material which distills his vast experience

22nd July 2015: Two Whirlwind performances at London’s Cockpit Theatre’s ‘Jazz In The Round’ this month.

Alex Garnett and George Crowley will be appearing at this month’s Jazz in The Round at London’s Cockpit Theatre.   The Cockpit continues to support ‘Jazz In The Round’, their monthly Monday night of live Jazz hosted by Jez Nelson. On July 27 a trio of cutting edge acts is bolstered

14th July 2015: Matt Ridley to release second album ‘Mettã’ early next year featuring Jason Yarde

Bassist and composer Matt Ridley will release his new album Mettã in February of next year. The follow up to his debut solo recording Thymos, the album will feature Ridley’s longstanding trio (George Hart – drums and John Turville – piano) as well as saxophonist and composer Jason Yarde, who has become

13th July 2015: Joel Harrison: “One of the most interesting voices in contemporary American music.” 5* from The Irish Times for ‘Spirit House’ plus 7 page feature in Jazz Times.

  “This is a project that mixes heart, soul, intellect and wit to create music that might move in different ways… to open a door inside the listener that helps to experience something which takes them on a journey.” – Joel Harrison         Spirit House has received

9th July 2015: Jeff Williams and his UK Quintet is to release ‘Outlier’ in March 2016 plus live performance at CBSO, videos available to view.

We are pleased to bring you news of the release of Jeff Williams’ album ‘Outlier‘ in March of next year featuring: Phil Robson, Josh Arcoleo, Sam Lasserson and Kit Downes. OUTLIER: Something (or someone) that lies outside the main body or group of which it is a part. “That’s a rough

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