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Reviews
Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, The New Atomic, Trash City Records ***
Zany big band mayhem from the north of England that aims to break the mould
Reviews
James Kitchman, Floating Sky, No label ***
Pristine pastoralism informs the latest quartet release by English guitarist James Kitchman.
Live reviews
Live review: Karim Saber Quintet, Pizza Express Live, Soho ****
Unveiling music from Sundance.
Guest blogThis just in
Thoughts on lo-fi beats to study, lo-fi beats to study to and how Perfect Strangers fits in
Greg Sanders on Lophae's Perfect Strangers approach to the phenomenon of lo-fi beats to study, lo-fi beats to study to.
This just in
Essential Jazz Gigs This Week
This week's gig highlights include Sarah Jane Morris and Tony Remy performing in Brighton. Key UK jazz venues are listed, showcasing regular quality...
Reviews
Neil Cowley – return of the trio
The Neil Cowley Trio, l-r: Rex Horan, Neil Cowley, Evan Jenkins Letting go of the pause button One of the biggest reunions of...
Guest blog
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...
- JD Allen, Söwt, Savant **** recommended
- Monty Alexander, A Jamarican in Paris, Pee Wee! ****
- Christ-Stéphane Boizi, As The Spirit Leads, Banger Factory **** recommended
- Gustav Lundgren, Plays Coltrane, Prisma Music ***1/2
- Zawinul Legacy Band 3.0, Live At Grafenegg, Ropeadope ***1/2
- Ekep Nkwelle, Caged Bird, Mack Avenue ***
- Scott Flanigan to relocate Scott’s Jazz Club to a more central Belfast location
- Joe Block hits the album of the week spot, a new podcast and Another Day is track of the week
- Moisés P. Sánchez, Where Light Begins, Fresh Sound ***1/2
- Espen Eriksen Trio, Almost There, Runne Grammofon ***1/2
- Linda May Han Oh & Melissa Aldana, Beneath Lifted Skies, Biophilia ***1/2
- List season approaches: I’ve got a blank space baby and I’ll write your name
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