The Bad Plus, Chris Potter, Craig Taborn, Barbican, City of London ****
Playing the music of the Keith Jarrett American Quartet on their farewell tour, The Bad Plus were on uncompromising kickass form.
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Alexander Claffy, Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe), Cellar Music ****
Leaps out of the speakers: what a very happening live album from a stellar US band playing a Coltrane tune you rarely hear on a record these days among other gems. Includes formidable sax playing from Seamus Blake and Jaleel Shaw.
Paul Carrack, For One Night Only – Live in London, Carrack UK ***1/2
"Say it loud, say it clear: You can listen as well as you hear" - a joy as so often from Paul Carrack jazzed up with some still game Germans and a cracking choir later delivering a touching communal experience of a treatment of 'The Living Years.’
Steve White trio, Soul Drums: The Jazz Sessions Vol. 1, Acid Jazz ****
One for the Modfather fan in your life, toned down welly delivered at an arm’s length hell for leather jazz distance, direct from a valuable Weller fella and estimable chums.
Track of the Week: Angel – Marvin Muoneké, Alex Webb & the Copasetics ****
Tonight Marvin sings in Soho duetting with Down for the Count's Lydia Bell
10 reasons why clubs are miles better for sheer experience and everything else
The unique combination of intimacy, atmosphere and musical freedom found in jazz clubs offers an experience that's hard to beat. The connection between musicians and audience, the rich history and the sheer joy of discovering new talent in a cosy setting make jazz clubs an essential part of the musical landscape.
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