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Isabelle Bodenseh: Dignity

Isabelle Bodenseh’s new album Dignity presents us with a deeply personal insight into her multi-faceted world. Through her music, we see Isabelle – musician, composer,...

Nabou Claerhout: Navigating Identity, Expression and Renewal.

Trombonist and composer Nabou Claerhout’s star is firmly on the rise as she shines a very welcome and much needed light on the jazz trombone. Hailing from Antwerp, her credits...

CD Review: Diana Torti, Fearless

Humanity, nature and freedom are at the forefront of Diana Torti stunning new album Fearless. A vocalist known for her versatility and authenticity, Diana Torti presents an album...

Tomeka Reid: it’s all about the joy

Cellist and composer Tomeka Reid skips in public. She frolics. In public. This is arguably my favourite thing about this incredible artist. Joy is important to Tomeka. Not just...

Simon Spillett & Kim Cypher present ‘Unification’

Simon Spillett, one of Britain’s most prominent jazz figures and Kim Cypher, one of Britain’s most exciting and exuberant musicians join forces to present ‘Unification‘ in...

EyiTemi: Fighter

Behind the scenes we all have our struggles. Some of us work to find different strategies to cope with these struggles (I hope) and sometimes those strategies work, sometimes they...

Live Review: Soweto Kinch, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, London

The orchestral premiere of Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, the final part of Soweto’s Kinch astounding trilogy was truly something to behold. Six years ago, the important...

Nichola Pope presents: Herstory

Saxophonist and composer Nichola Pope is bringing ‘Herstory’ to the stage for the first time, premiering at the EFG London Jazz Festival, Nov 14th at Karamel Club....

China Moses: Singing, savouring and defending artistic freedom

At the beginning of the year China Moses announced ‘2025 I am gonna be singing, savoring and defending artistic freedom.’ Here we are a few months later, and as we all know...

In Conversation with Youn Sun Nah

The award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer Youn Sun Nah performed at Union Chapel, London on October 6th as part of the K festival, marking her 30 year career. Performing...

CD Review: Kim Cypher, Catching Moments

UK saxophonist, vocalist and composer Kim Cypher’s 3rd album, Catching Moments is a joyous celebration of the beautiful moments in life. 12 captivating tracks showcasing Kim’s...