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CD Review: Rickie Lee Jones, Pieces of Treasure

The legendary Rickie Lee Jones reunites with producer Russ Titelman to release Pieces of Treasure, an album of stunning interpretations of songs from the American Songbook. Russ...

CD Review: Terence Collie, Reminiscent

Pianist, composer and educator Terence Collie released his last album, the brilliant TC3+, in 2018. A prolific collaborator, Terence performs and records with a wide range of...

Live review: Crypt Lates, Alex Webb presents Freddie Benedict & Lulu Pierre

Exploring the importance of the many different types of partnerships in Jazz and the magic they can create, was the subject of an article recently published to celebrate...

International Jazz Day: The Beauty in Partnerships

International Jazz Day , originally founded in 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was created to shine a light on the power of...

Willard Jenkins: Ain’t But A Few of Us

Willard Jenkins biography describes him as ‘consultant, arts administrator, artistic director, writer, journalist, broadcaster, educator and oral historian’. This doesn’t...

Rickie Lee Jones: In the Company of a Duchess

Rickie Lee Jones. Songwriter. Storyteller. Trailblazer. Legend. Rickie Lee Jones has been my musical companion almost my whole life. I was first introduced to her music when I was...

Vivienne Aerts: The Power of Chocolate

Vocalist, performer & composer Vivienne Aerts has just released her innovative new album Typuhthâng in conjunction with International Women’s Day. Featuring 100 female...

The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project: #DEX100

Born on February 27, 1923, Dexter Gordon® (1923-1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who recorded hundreds of albums throughout his lifetime and was among the most...

Gig Review: Wild Card at the Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall

Wild Card officially launched their new album Cabin 19 Fever to a sold out crowd at the Royal Albert Hall’s the Elgar Room on January 26th. It was my first visit to this venue...

Gig review: Hannah Horton at Jazz Cafe Posk

Rising star, saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton performed an inspired set at Jazz Café Posk as part of her ‘Inside Out’ UK tour. A packed and very enthusiastic audience,...

Cecilia Sanchietti and the Rhythm of Kindness

Award-winning drummer and composer, teacher and art director Cecilia Sanchietti is an absolute inspiration. A versatile and highly experienced performer, with an impressive...