Women in Jazz Media

Gig Review: Marta Capponi at the 606

When I interviewed jazz vocalist and composer Marta Capponi last year to discuss her recent album, Life Within, I spoke of her indefinable magical quality and sparkle. I referred...

CD Review: Tokunbo, Golden Days

It is rare these days, in the music world, that you come across music that fills your soul with joy from the first moment you hear their music, as unfortunately it seems a lot of...

Something New: ‘Luma’ with Emily Francis

Welcome to our Women in Jazz Media series ‘Something New with Esther Bennett’. Exploring new albums through conversation directly with the artist to share a little insight...

In Conversation with Pianist and Composer Naadia Sheriff

Naadia Sheriff is a UK Jazz Pianist, Composer, Musical Director Arranger and educator. One of the most versatile pianists and musicians out there, her performance and arranging...

The Generous Beauty that is Hiromi

It is no secret to those who know me, that Hiromi is a huge inspiration to me and having the opportunity to interview her about her new album, was an incredible honour and an...

International Women’s Day: Alexis Corey at The Bedford

International Women’s Day is an annual global event that began in the 1900s, having been honoured for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland on 19 March...

Album Review: Tara Minton and Ed Babar, Two For The Road

When I think of the harp, I tend to think of ethereal sounds; a kind of reimagining  of what the world would sound like captured in momentary bliss. I would imagine a kind of...

Something New: Two For The Road with Tara Minton

Welcome to our new Women in Jazz Media series ‘Something New with Esther Bennett’. Exploring new albums through conversation directly with the artist to share a little insight...

Keyna Wilkins: Composing soundtracks to some of the biggest issues of our time

It was earlier this year and thanks to covid concerns, Sydney was required to enter lock-down, when twice finalist of the Australian Art Music Award, Australian/ British flautist,...

Aurelie Freoua: The Jazz Connection

Aurelie Freoua is a brilliant artist whose work is captivating the jazz world and beyond. She is an integral part of a fantastic art scene in the UK, which is full of incredible...

Autumnal Bliss!

An amazing array of music for all our readers as chosen by Jazz in Europe’s senior writer, Erminia Yardley I have decided that Autumn and Winter are not bad seasons after all. ...