Ben Markley, Tell the Truth, OA2 ***1/2

The sort of sound any self respecting fan would pay good money to hear in a…

Friday column: How does a member of the public perceive jazz?

''Recognisability'' in the general unengaged public's eyes is completely at odds with what the reality of…

Fred Hersch, The Surrounding Green, ECM *****

Ornette Coleman, Egberto Gismonti, Hersch, the Gershwins and Charlie Haden originals are in the trio's blend…