Interviews – Page 22 – Jazz in Europe

Interviews

Simon Spillett Interview with Erminia Yardley

As a writer and journalist, I consider myself lucky, indeed, I am very grateful to all the incredible musicians and artists who have allowed me in their homes, their dressing...

TJP, spreading Peace and Love

A few years ago I was presented with a CD by Philadelphia based band The Jost Project. The CD titled “Can’t Find My Way Home” included jazz interpretations of rock/pop...

Ola Onabulé – Taking on the world, on his own terms.

Ola Onabulé is an artist who has a strong, loyal and constantly growing fan base. This isn’t just because of his musical prowess, beautifully crafted lyrics and the powerful...

An Interview with Aruán Ortiz

I was so impressed by Aruán Ortiz’ solo piano album, Cub(an)ism, that I felt impelled to interview him for this blog. He was very busy at the time with a concert tour, and then...

Christian Sands is Reaching for the future.

Having been around in the jazz world for close on 40 years I’ve seen generations come and go. With each changing of the guard we see new players come onto the scene,...

CD Review ~ “Möbius Strip” by Möbius Strip

Italian jazz fusion quartet Möbius Strip has had a mini album released a few months ago on French label Musea Records. On listening to the debut album that takes its name from...

Mads Mathias | A Modern Day Crooner

This summer Danish Singer and Saxophonist Mads Mathias returns to the UK for a number of performances including a BBC Prom appearance. Mads is already somewhat of a star in his...

5 Questions to Georgia Mancio, asked by Erminia Yardley

With her new album, Songbook, due for release on 23rd April and its official launch at Ronnie Scott’s recently, vocalist and lyricist Georgia Mancio tells me about her work with...

The Inimitable Uli Beckerhoff – Part 1

Check out our very own inhouse JazzTalk.News podcast series for 2019 with our very own knowledgeable editor In chief – Nigel J. (JazzTalk.News uses the Photo by Jason...

Jazz Guitarist Chris Standring ~ A Live London Recording Session with special guest artist Mica Paris

Erminia Yardley talks to jazz guitarist Chris Standring in anticipation of his “very special” gig at Cadogan Hall in London on 5th March. 1) Chris, at the end of this...

Violinist Tim Kliphuis: ‘Jazz musicians should think out of the box more’

Dutch jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis (1974) is a busy man. He performs with his trio, his sextet and has several programs with chamber orchestras and symphonic orchestras. This year...