Jazz Articles about Polar Bear

Polar Bear at Ronnie Scott's, London

by Frederick Bernas
April 19, 2008

Polar BearRonnie Scott'sLondon, EnglandApril 8, 2008

London's famous jazz club has been going through troubled times. In December 2007 its artistic director resigned amidst criticism that the venue's booking policy was veering away from the mainstream, hard jazz it is known for.

Considering such complaints, it was surprising to see Polar Bear in the listings. Led by drummer Sebastian Rochford, the group has recently established itself as a trailblazer on the UK's progressive jazz scene. Rochford is ...

Polar Bear: Held On The Tips Of Fingers

by Chris May
March 24, 2005

The second album from Sebastian Rochford's group of young London anarcho-punk-groove-electronica-free improv upsetters is an even more thrilling and momentous affair than its predecessor, last year's highly acclaimed Dim Lit. It's the most radical, invigorating and heartening Britjazz album to be released so far this year and, even though it is still only March, it's certain to be close to the top of many end-of-year Best Albums lists in nine months time.

It is, perhaps, the sound of ...