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Alyn Cosker: Onta
by Neil Duggan
Ayr is a coastal town situated in the southwest of Scotland. It is enjoyed by tourists for its scenic beach and as the location of the birthplace of the national poet Robert Burns. It also serves as the inspiration for Onta, the third album from drummer Alyn Cosker, who makes this his love letter to the town of his birth. Buddy Rich fan Cosker is often found with The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. In his solo career, he ...
Continue ReadingMaria Grapsa: Life
by Ian Patterson
It is surely a committed soul who pockets a master's degree in environmental engineering, only then to pursue a career in jazz. The title of Athens-born, London-based pianist and composer Maria Grapsa's debut album--and other indicators in the titles, music and cover --reflect her journey thus far, but it could just as easily stand for an affirmation of her dedication to this music. For if one thing emerges from these nine original compositions, it is Grapsa's unerring clarity of purpose. ...
Continue ReadingMaria Grapsa: Life
by Neil Duggan
Benefitting from ethnic diversity and multiculturalism, the jazz scene in the UK continues to evolve and thrive. One product of this cultural mix is Maria Grapsa. She has Greek origins but is now London-based. She has brought together a sextet featuring some of the UK's most exciting young talents for her debut album, Life. Life is a personal title. It reflects her own unusual journey to music via a master's degree in environmental engineering. The cover has a ...
Continue ReadingRichard Glassby: Travels
by Pat Youngspiel
On his second recording, Travels, Scottish drummer Richard Glassby makes a giant leap forward from his debut Eclipse (self-produced, 2020), catapulting his take on the post-bop idiom to a whole new level, with a little help from pianist Pete Johnstone, tenor saxophonist Matthew Kilner and bassist Ewan Hastie. While his last album saw the drummer playing things rather safe, at times not quite able to muster the scope of vocabulary necessary to tread these harmonic waters, Travels proves a new ...
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