The Swiss drummer Arthur Hnatek has an explosive solo project, SWIMS, with acoustic improvisation on a mound of drums/percussion and effects combined with prepared electronics,...
It will be a case of third time lucky when the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and its top line American guests, vocalist Kenny Washington and vibes virtuoso Joe Locke take their...
Leading young Scottish musicians, pianist Fergus McCreadie and saxophonists Matt Carmichael and Norman Willmore are among the jazz element in Glasgow’s annual winter music...
Jane Bunnett is a soprano saxophonist and flautist from Canada, and she is also band leader of Maqueque, who is an inspiring all-woman Latin Jazz and Afro-Cubano group from Cuba....
Recently I was introduced to the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra at this summers 1st edition of the Sicilian Jazz Festival. For those interested you can read our festival review here....
The artwork on the album cover of Theo Croker’s new release BLK2LIFE // A FUTURE PAST (2021) recalls the psychedelic cover of “Bitches Brew” (1969) by Miles Davis. And with...
Anthony Braxton, who turned 76-years-old in June, is touring Europe with his Diamond Curtain Wall Trio featuring Adam Matlock, who is an American experimental accordionist, and a...
Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith plays two contrasting concerts over the weekend of September 24-26. In his role as its founder-director, Smith leads the internationally acclaimed...
I recently interviewed saxophonist, composer, vocalist, radio show host and writer Kim Cypher to talk about her upcoming debut at Ronnie Scott’s in ‘Kim Cypher: Catching...
Since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic we have been keen to alert out readers to high quality Live Stream Concerts. For example the series produced by the Rudy van Gelder...
Make a note of these three (3) key USA events in your Diary: Plus European as well… 1) Ola will appear in the US for three shows in Atlanta, Washington and New York at the...