jazz
Peter Bernstein, Better Angels, Smoke Sessions ****
Strong originals, a nostalgic feel, consummate instrumentalism and great standards. Modern mainstreamer, jazz guitar nut, Mehldau spotter and Bernstein appreciator: who could ask...
Louis Sclavis, Benjamin Moussay, Unfolding, ECM ****
The autumn release from ECM features chamber jazz with diverse European influences, highlighting French clarinettist Louis Sclavis. His serious, ascetic compositions paired with...
Formative influences: Alasdair Pennington
photo: Olivia Da Costa Drummer and composer Alasdair Pennington, who hails from Oldham now based in London, gets us up to speed with...
Track of the week
Pure arthouse So moving and quietly compelling ‘Le Calme au Château’ proves in its own unforced way. The best 3 minutes and 44...
Michael Mayo, Fly, Mack Avenue/Artistry Music **** recommended
Definitive post-Bobby McFerrin interpretations The Fly personnel includes pianist-keyboardist Shai Maestro, bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Nate Smith, the on-screen drummer...
JD Allen, The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful, Savant ***1/2
Capable of great things JD Allen is a unique player who travels that bit more deeply than most.
Tickets go on sale this morning for Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra who are to play Ireland for the first time
National Concert Hall gig on 11 March 25 A significant event for the Irish jazz scene next year is in the offing with...
Monkin’ Around, 4 in 1, Ubuntu ****
Shaken not stirred Along with Duke Ellington the music of Thelonious Monk is among the most recorded body of jazz composition anywhere by...
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