Immy Churchill, Songs That Shaped Me, Vortex Downstairs ****
A rising vocals star finds her own path
6 June 2026
“It’s about the exchange”: Tom Challenger and Evan Parker unite
An exciting summit meeting is readying for the summer that unites Evan Parker and Tom Challenger
5 June 2026
Anthony Joseph, The Ark, Heavenly Sweetness ****
Another strong showing from London scene British Trinidadian poet, vocalist, singer-songwriter Anthony Joseph and his kicking band
5 June 2026
Marvin Muoneké, Mark Lockheart, Gary Crosby, Alex Webb and Winston Clifford – Cadogan Hall **** recommended
A lunchtime appointment themed around the timelessness of Coltrane and Hartman proves charming and thoughtfully spun in Chelsea.
4 June 2026
Andrea Di Biase’s Oltremare, Vortex ***1/2
Persuasive originals win the day.
4 June 2026
Looking ahead to the 2026 London Jazz Festival
More on this year's London Jazz Festival
3 June 2026
Dylan Jones to debut
London trumpeter Dylan Jones to release debut album Statue on 26 June via Banger Factory Records, with new single Plastic Petals out 12...
2 June 2026
Glasgow jazz 40th
A landmark festival of international clout clocks up 40 years
2 June 2026
Tomorrow’s Warriors and Bank of America
Deal sealed that signals corporate support for the Tomorrow's Warriors big band.
2 June 2026
In the marlbank mix – the latest podcast and a playlist
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1 June 2026
Kat Eaton, What Happens Now, Reason and Rhyme ***1/2
Spolit for choice there's so much here - Kat Eaton delivers
1 June 2026
Johanna Summer, Dialoge, ACT ****
A series of remarkable classically inspired two piano encounters prove full of grace. There's a remarkable sense of uncrowded poise and stillness to...
1 June 2026
Paul Dunmall, Afraid to Speak, Discus Music **** recommended
There are lots of layers to this tender, edgy in places, gem from English free-jazz veteran saxist Paul Dunmall
31 May 2026
Nils Berg and the Norrbotten Big Band, Paid To Cry, Hoob Records **** recommended
Tapping into the Swedish blues via a tender big band approach
27 May 2026
A giant of the music departs with the news that Sonny Rollins has died
The last major figure of the bebop era departs this vale of tears.
26 May 2026
Jeremy Siskind, Seeking Balance, Outside in Music **** recommended
Claire Martin is sublime particularly on 'Snow'. And ripples from the instrumentals of the Siskind led piano trio cascade in ever increasing circles...
25 May 2026
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