Jazz Articles about Rod Oughton

About Rod Oughton

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Though jazz has been woven through Tina Carr's life since childhood, she came to performing later than most, launching her career after decades in another profession. Yet she has swiftly established herself on the scene, collaborating with respected musicians across the circuit and earning widespread acclaim for her debut album, Songs For Curly (Self Produced, 2023). She returns with Moon Over Mildmay, her second release. The album centers on reimagined standards, each shaped to fit her distinctive voice, ...

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Imperfect Bread: Imperfect Bread

Read "Imperfect Bread" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
May 31, 2024

Imperfect Bread were formed in 2021 and, combining the traditions of British singer-songwriters with Dutch free jazz, they have created an unusual sonic landscape. After spending time honing their sound, performing throughout the Netherlands and winning awards, they have in 2024 released their debut album. This features nine tracks with music and lyrics written by British drummer Rod Oughton. Oughton formed the band whilst he was studying in Amsterdam. He has previously recorded with his London-based octet OK ...

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OK Aurora: Only In Autumn

Read "Only In Autumn" reviewed by Chris May

by Chris May
July 16, 2021

Rod Oughton is a young London drummer with considerable technical proficiency, and a composer and bandleader of promise. With his octet OK Aurora, which prominently features singer Alina Miroshnichenko, Oughton aims to bridge the gap between jazz and what might rather patronizingly be called intelligent pop. Only In Autumn is the band's second release, following the self-produced EP Baby Zeza (2019). The intelligent pop part of Oughton's equation lies primarily in the lyrics, just under half of ...