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Yetii: Inner Worlds
by Peter Jones
The thriving jazz scene in Bristol, UK, has brought forth many fine musicians in recent years, as has nearby Cardiff, another smallish but fertile hub for music. Yetii, a piano trio led by pianist and composer Alex Veitch, has built up a loyal local following with its monthly residency at Bristol's Greenbank pub, where its gigs regularly sell out. Despite this, the band's progress to date has been slow, but the word is finally on the street: Yetii is something ...
Continue ReadingJon Lloyd Quartet: Earth Songs
by Neil Duggan
Saxophonist Jon Lloyd has helped shape the UK jazz scene for several decades. Initially known for his energetic approach to free jazz, his creative ideas have gradually guided both himself and his group toward what he describes as “ECM quartet territory." Though ECM releases encompass a diverse range of musical styles, his description effectively evokes the quartet's sound. Their music features the contemplative soundscapes often associated with the label but also incorporates folk and classical influences, with space and stillness ...
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