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2 October 2024 – London Jazz News
READ ELSEWHERE THE DAYS/WEEKS AHEAD 1) Live gigs Wednesday 2 October - Trish Clowes is at the Birmingham Conservatoire Wednesday 2 October - Pete Bernstein / Jim Mullen are at the 606 Wednesday 2 October - Alexander Hawkins / Marco Colonna are at the Vortex Wednesday 2 October - Claire Martin, Bristol Beacon Wednesday 2…
Elaine Delmar – new album ‘Speak Low’ and touring – London Jazz News
"These are some of my favourite songs, and I've finally got around to recording them...Nothing gives me more pleasure than to look forward to performing this music, and with my favourite musicians!" says the 85 year-old Elaine Delmar, whose new album Speak Low (Ubuntu Music) has just been released, and who will be on tour…
Mark Cherrie Quartet – ‘Any Anxious Colour’ – London Jazz News
Mark Cherrie Quartet - Any Anxious Colour(Windmill Jazz. Album review by Adam McCulloch) Steel-pannist, composer and keyboardist Mark Cherrie is steeped in the Trinidad-jazz tradition through family ties (dad Ralph was one of the leading early lights of the Notting Hill Carnival) and work for many years with much-missed pianist/pan master Russ Henderson. Here, on…
Tony Haynes: A Tribute by Chris Biscoe – London Jazz News
Chris Biscoe worked closely with Tony Haynes for fifty years. In this tribute he delves into his own memories of an inspiring musical leader, and has also collected short tributes from several Grand Union/ Red Brass colleagues, such as Tony Kofi: "‘He allowed me to express myself the only way I knew..." and others. In…
Marcos Valle – ‘Túnel Acústico’ – London Jazz News
Marcos Valle - Túnel Acústico(Far Out Recordings. Album review from vinyl by Phil Johnson) The series of recordings the veteran Brazilian star Marcos Valle has made for the London-based label Far Out has been a reliable repository of quality Rio jazz-funk with a distinctive authorial signature since the debut recording ’Nova Bossa Nova’ in 1998.…
Benny Golson (1929-2024). A Tribute by Ronan Guilfoyle – London Jazz News
Irish bassist, educator and composer Ronan Guilfoyle remembers "one of the true greats of jazz", Benny Golson. Benny Golson at Joe and Wayne Segal's Jazz Showcase, Chicago, 2015. Photo copyright Michael Jackson Sad to hear about the passing of the legendary Benny Golson, one of the true greats of jazz. I was privileged to play…
Bozcaada Jazz Festival 2024, Türkiye – London Jazz News
Bozcaada Jazz Festival(Bozcaada, Türkiye 6-8 September 2024. Round-up by Oliver Weindling) Aydin Esen Group. Photo by Oliver Weindling Bozcaada Jazz Festival has taken place since 2017 on a small island which is about 5 hours by car - plus a 30 minute ferry ride - from Istanbul. Just a few minutes outside the island’s main…
Tristan Banks Quartet at The Lighthouse, Deal, Kent – London Jazz News
Tristan Banks Quartet(The Lighthouse, Deal, Kent 19 September 2024. Review and photos by Duarte Figueira) Tristan Banks Quartet. L-R: John Crawford, Davide Mantovani, Paul Booth, Tristan BanksPhoto credit Duarte Figueira Halfway through this excellent show at The Lighthouse, drummer and composer Tristan Banks takes time out to regale the audience with a tale about the…
Marius Neset & Leif Ove Andsnes – ‘Who We Are’ – London Jazz News
Marius Neset & Leif Ove Andsnes – Who We Are (Simax PSC1401. Album review by Andrew Taylor-Dawson) Celebrated Norwegian sax maestro Marius Neset and his compatriot classical pianist Leif Ove Andsnes here unite their skills to create an exciting hybrid, composed music that sounds improvised. That’s most evident on the title track of their album,…
London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra at the Vortex – London Jazz News
London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra(The Vortex, 17 September 2024. Review by Tom Hardy) London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra. Photo: Rebecca Cresta Photography Tuesday 17 September presented an exciting new venture by one of London’s most recently formed big bands, Finn Genockey’s London Intercollegiate Jazz Orchestra. The band unites the talents of top musicians who have recently emerged…
RIP Tony Haynes (1941-2024) – London Jazz News
Jane Deppa of Grand Union has sent us sad news: Tony Haynes. Photo courtesy of Grand Union "With deep sorrow we announce the death of Tony Haynes, Grand Union's Composer and Creative Director for over 40 years. We feel honoured to have worked with him, and to have shared in his imagination and vision. We…
Guy Barker Big Band – ‘Inferno 67’ at Ronnie Scott’s – London Jazz News
Guy Barker Big Band – Inferno 67(Ronnie Scott’s 17 September 2024. First house. Review by Len Weinreich) Guy Barker directing the Big Band. Photo (c) 2024 Sahil Kotwani The only item lacking was a sign warning the capacity audience to fasten seat belts. Because, when Guy Barker introduced his new musical extravaganza, explaining that his…
Pete Churchill: ‘Search for Peace’ album launch, 19 Sep, 606 Club – London Jazz News
"‘The song’ is still at the heart of everything I do, and one of the greatest joys of my life is when I am required to arrange new repertoire - to frame songs in such a way that the listener can listen with fresh ears." As Pete Churchill looks forward to the launch of the…
Prince Lasha Quintet featuring Sonny Simmons – ‘The Cry’, rec. 1962 – London Jazz News
Prince Lasha Quintet featuring Sonny Simmons - The Cry(Craft Recordings CR07521. Album review by Liam Noble) Sometimes it feels like the history of jazz is propelled solely by innovators and entrepreneurs, a series of formidable iconoclasts who stand like beacons whilst lesser musicians, commonly known as “great players”, emulate and accumulate. Historians often favour that kind…
Jazzfest Berlin 2024 – 60th Anniversary Edition 31 Oct – 3 Nov – London Jazz News
Jazzfest Berlin started in 1964, and has announced the full programme for its "Jubiläumsausgabe" (Jubilee Edition). Pianists featured on the main stage: Kris Davis(Friday), Joachim Kuehn (Saturday), Marilyn Crispell (Thursday). Publicity photos. As the release states: "The past, present and future also interact in the diverse concert programme of the anniversary edition, and over the…
Unionen and Plexus at Cologne Jazz Week 2024 – London Jazz News
Plexus: (Carlotta Armbruster and Jonas Heck)Unionen (Petter Eldh, Gard Nilssen, Per Texas Johansson, Ståle Storløkken)Filmhaus Cologne, 3 September 2024. Review by Sebastian Scotney) Unionen. Photo credit Niclas Weber, Cologne Jazz Wek This was my third and last concert during Cologne Jazz Week, so I’m not attempting to do justice to the breadth of the programming…
John Kelman/Dave Binder (1956-2024). A tribute by T Bruce Wittet – London Jazz News
"He had the chops to explain music to other musicians and to laypersons. No one else did what Dave did. He knew the way things worked because he had slugged away in the trenches just as he'd knocked on record company doors. He knew the lexicons, the currency, of each stakeholder. When he spoke in…
Martin France. A tribute by Mark Lockheart – London Jazz News
"Marv’s total commitment to everything he did musically was truly humbling and I feel incredibly lucky that he graced so much of my music (and others) with his wonderful playing." Saxophonist Mark Lockheart writes in tribute to his "dear collaborator and friend" Martin France (1964-2024). In sadness. Martin France. Photo copyright Tim Dickeson What can…
Jazz in the Park 2024, Romania – London Jazz News
Tom Step reports from Jazz in the Park. 30 August- 1 September 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Artists: DAOUD, Qinta Spartă and Norzeatic, Oreglo, Jazzbois, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Isfar Sarabski, Cymande, Orchestra Baobab, Tigran Hamasyan Trio, Avishai Cohen Trio, Roni Kaspi The crowd gather at the Hill Stage. Photo credit Gabriel Aldea The unofficial capital of…
Ayala – ‘The Crossing’ – London Jazz News
Ayala - ‘The Crossing’(OneRPM. Album Review by Woody Caan)LAUNCH 606 Club Thurs 5 Sep This new album provides a feast of musical styles and influences: fiesta is just the word that it evokes. My memory has grown uncertain, but I think I first heard Jennifer Moore (Ayala) as a teenager, in Cambridge. I could never…
Asha Parkinson: debut album ‘Possession’, release Sept 2024. – London Jazz News
Saxophonist, composer and arranger Asha Parkinson draws on influences from many musical styles and cultures to create her own distinctive body of work. Ahead of the release of Possession, her debut album, Parkinson spoke about her musical development, the creation of the album, her band Kalpadruma, and her plans for the future. Interview by Bruce…
Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet and Samora Pinderhughes/ EOS Chamber Orchestra at Cologne Jazz Week – London Jazz News
Ambrose Akinmusire QuartetSamora Pinderhughes/ EOS Kammerorchester(Aula/ Konzertsaal, Hochschule für Musik und Tanz. Cologne Jazz Week. 1 September 2024. Review and phone snaps of curtain calls by Sebastian Scotney) L-R Sam Harris, Ambrose Akinmusire. Harish Raghavan. Justin Brown Sebastian writes: I am spending a couple of days in Cologne, and this is going to be the…
Helena Kay + Zoe Rahman in Edinburgh, 19 Sep. – London Jazz News
Saxophonist Helena Kay and pianist Zoe Rahman will be appearing as a duo next month, as the first of the the new Jazz Thursdays series which she curates at Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh. Preview feature by Rob Adams. Helena Kay (photo Benjamin Ealovega and Zoe Rahman (photo Ilze Kitshoff) Helena Kay will relive a moment…
Exciting Changes at UK Jazz News – London Jazz News
Have we missed your inbox this week? Don't worry, we've only switched the envelope. We are busy undergoing major changes over the next few weeks: As part of our recent rebranding and renaming to UK Jazz News, and with a fresh new website waiting in the wings, we have migrated our newsletter's email sender address…
Herne Bay Jazz Festival 2024 – London Jazz News
Herne Bay Jazz Festival(Various venues in Herne Bay, Kent. 15-18 August 2024. Review by Duarte Figueira) Emma Rawicz at Herne Bay. Photo credit Chris Huning Herbie Hancock once opined that the spirit of jazz was the spirit of openness. The Herne Bay Jazz Festival organisers, including its musical director, vocalist Kai Hoffman, have tapped into…
“Mothers In Jazz” becomes “Parents In Jazz” from 2 September 2024 – London Jazz News
L-R. Top:Nicky Schrire (photo Matt Griffiths)Norma Winstone (photo Michael Putland)Bottom: Dee Dee Bridgewater (photo Hernan Rodrigez)Question mark image by Freepik “Mothers In Jazz” reached its hundredth interview in early July. The 100th was with Dee Dee Bridgewater, the 99th was with Norma Winstone, and the 98th was with the creator of the series, Nicky Schrire.…
2024 Konfrontationen Festival in Austria – London Jazz News
Konfrontationen Festival takes place in Nickelsdorf, a small village about an hour east of Vienna, right on the Hungarian border. The festival has now reached its 44th edition. Report by Oliver Weindling on the 2024 festival's middle day, 27 July. Luis Vicente. Photo credit: Herbert Hoepfl. Curated by Hans Falb, who celebrated his 70th birthday…
21 August 2024 – London Jazz News
READ ELSEWHERE 1) Live gigs Wednesday 14 August - Binker Golding is at Pizza Express Soho Wednesday 14 August - Tom Ridout Quintet are at the Vortex Thursday 15 August - Martin Shaw is at Googlies Jazz, Botany Bay Cricket Club, EN2 8AS Thursday 15 August - Daniel Cano Trio are at the Vortex Thursday…
2024 Inntöne Festival in Austria – London Jazz News
Inntöne Festival(Diersbach, Upper Austria), 19-21 July 2024. Round-up by Oliver Weindling) Byron Wallen's Four Continents with Paul Michael and Rob Luft. Photo Dieter Wagenbichler The Inntöne Festival gave more opportunities than ever to hear the carefully-curated selections of Paul Zauner. The Friday of the festival had just four main bands, but on Saturday and Sunday…
BBC Prom 35 – BBCSSO/ Volkov: works by Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Anthony Braxton – London Jazz News
BBC Prom 35 - BBCSSO/ VolkovDuke Ellington, orch. Morton GouldSolitude, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, CaravanMary Lou WilliamsZodiac SuiteAnthony BraxtonComposition No. 27. (+46, 59, 63, 146, 147, 151, Language Music) (Royal Albert Hall, 15 August 2024. Review by Dan Paton) Aaron Diehl, David Wong, Chris Lewis at Prom 35. Photo credit Sisi Burn/ BBC It is…
Mike Lovatt’s Brass Pack — ‘A Portrait of Ella’ at Snape – London Jazz News
Mike Lovatt’s Brass Pack(Snape Maltings Concert Hall. A Portrait of Ella. 11 August 2024. Live review by Bruce Lindsay) A Portrait of EllaL-R: Louise Clare Marshall, Colin Skinner, Lawrence Ungless (bass), Mike Lovatt. Photo Angus Cooke/ Britten Pears Arts It was a lovely summer’s evening, the skies above the river and reed beds outside Snape…
Irène Schweizer (1941-2024) – a tribute by Lucas Niggli – London Jazz News
Swiss drummer Lucas Niggli pays tribute to Irène Schweizer, to her unique role as “the encourager“ and remembers the astonishing flow and incisiveness of her playing... and her laugh. Irène Schweizer... laughing...in 2009. Photo credit: Francesca Pfeffer / Intakt "HA!". Irene had a way of laughing which was short and to the point, and always…
Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2024 (NFoJaIM), 27-29 Sep + 3-6 Oct – London Jazz News
Peter Slavid picks a few personal highlights from the programme of the 2024 Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2024 (NFoJaIM) which runs from 27-29 Sept to 3-6 October. Booking is now open (link below) Cover image of Jeppe Zeeberg by Maithe Folke Ivarsson The 8th iteration of the NFOJAIM has just published its…
Newport Jazz Festival (US) 2024 – London Jazz News
David Beckett reports from the 70th anniversary Newport Jazz Festival, held at Fort Adams State Park, Rhode Island US, 2 to 4 August. Artistic director and chief bringer of joy Christian McBride. All photos/captions by David Beckett Asked to name a Jazz Festival, most people - even people with no interest in Jazz - would…
Mondays with Morgan: Bria Skonberg – new album ‘What it Means’ – London Jazz News
The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg. Her new album, What it Means, a tribute to New Orleans, will be released July 26 and features soprano saxophonist Aurora Nealand, tenor saxophonist and bass clarinettist Rex Gregory, trombonist Ethan Santos, and sousaphonist Ben Jaffe. Vocalist Gabrielle…
Emma Rawicz residency at Pizza Express Jazz Club – London Jazz News
Polish jazz writer Krzysztof Komorek came from Łódź to London to attend and review the Emma Rawicz residency at Pizza Express Jazz Club for the site Donos Kulturalny. Gwilym Simcock and Emma Rawicz, July 2024. Photo by Krzysztof Komorek. Krzysztof Komorek writes: Where do they serve the best pizza? In London. Don’t laugh. First let me…
Soul Mama, new restaurant/music venue in Stratford E20 – programme announced – London Jazz News
A new restaurant and live music venue offering “jazz, soul, gospel, reggae and much more”, Soul Mama, will open next month at The Gantry Hotel, Stratford with an opening season programme which includes Yellowjackets (3 Nov, two houses) and Bill Laurance (28 Sep) - link to full listings below. The venture is led by musician,…
David Harvey – Photo Exhibition – London Jazz News
Photographer David Harvey has a new exhibition in Queens Park NW6 until 10 August which brings back memories of The Junction in Brixton. Feature/interview by Kate Delamere. Chris Hyde-Harrison. Photo taken at The Junction by David Harvey. Kate Delamere writes: Combining his love of music and photography was a no-brainer for musician and snapper David…
7 August 2024 – London Jazz News
READ ELSEWHERE 1) Live gigs 2) Live Streamed Timed Events - Listed in time order. Wednesday 31 July - Vinicius Cantuaria is streaming from Porgy and Bess Vienna https://www.porgy.at/events/upcoming Friday 2 August - Eddie Henderson is streaming from Smokes in New York https://www.smokejazz.com/ Monday 5 August 4am GMT - Tiny Room Studios weekly jam from…
John Zorn at Jazzaldia 2024 in San Sebastián – London Jazz News
John Zorn portfolio(Jazzaldia 59 in San Sebastián (Donostia). 26-28 July 2024. Review by Jon Turney) John Zorn. Photo credit Lolo Vasco/ Jazzaldia The US alto player, cultural omnivore and all-round creative force John Zorn may have been a circus ringmaster in his other life. Invited to showcase multiple projects at Jazzaldia this year, the prolific…