Bobby Avey will be doing two shows at The Jazz Gallery in New York this Thursday and for both performances will be accompanied by John O’Gallagher-alto sax, Thomson Kneeland- bass and Jordan Perlson-drums (full show details) Authority Melts From Me, his most recent release is a compelling suite of new music that pays homage to the
Known widely for his linchpin roles with Phronesis and Marius Neset, effulgent beacon of contemporary jazz piano, Ivo Neame, takes a side step from his octet and other projects to release this exciting new quintet title Strata. Collaborating again with UK luminaries (including three fellow Whirlwind artists) Tori Freestone (saxes/flutes), Jim
The ever-searching, eclectic guitarist Phil Robson has released four contrasting solo records to date and is known throughout the world for his contribution to the long-running quartet Partisans (their release Swamp, won Album Of The Year in the UK’s 2015 Parliamentary Jazz Awards). As sideman he’s performed with Kenny Wheeler, Mark
Partikel Launch their third album ‘String Theory’ at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street, London as part of the ‘String Quartet Festival’ on Tuesday 2nd June at 8.30pm. (Details and tickets) String Theory is the third release from London-based Partikel (Duncan Eagles, Max Luthert and Eric Ford), a group who’ve
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC, MP3s and more) NYC-based guitarist and composer Matthew Stevens is heralded as one of the most promising young artists in contemporary jazz music through his associations with NEXT Collective, Christian Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Walter Smith
“At times conjuring thoughts of Bjork or Kate Bush while sounding like neither.” Jazz Journal Congratulations to Alice Zawadzki who has been nominated for Best British Vocalist at this year’s Jazz FM Awards, alongside Zara McFarlane and Lauren Kinsella. The Jazz FM Awards, produced by Serious, take place on Wednesday
Joel Harrison releases Spirit House, his new quintet recording on 7th July 2015 A broad-thinking musician with a prolific and extensive back catalog of releases – from duo and chamber to big band formats, from West African to North Indian collaborations – renowned Washington DC-born guitarist and composer Joel
Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC, MP3s and more) Now with a recently-formed organ trio – having revealed and honed new material during their summer 2014 tour, followed by recording in the fall – Robson, Ross Stanley (Hammond organ) and Gene Calderazzo
Andromeda is the second solo release from London-based saxophonist and composer Alex Garnett and is the debut recording of ‘Bunch of Five’ his new two tenor saxophone project. This quintet brings the classic dueling saxophone format into a contemporary context, giving it a fresh face without losing its gladiatorial edge.
Preeminent UK guitarist Phil Robson has racked up an impressive catalogue with us in just a few years and on Monday he releases his debut organ trio album The Cut Off Point featuring Ross Stanley and Gene Calderazzo. Check the brand new album trailer to the left, which has Phil