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Lorenzo Bellini: Source
by Neil Duggan
Source marks the sophomore release from Italian pianist Lorenzo Bellini. After graduating from Boston's Berklee College of Music in 2021 with a performance major, Bellini formed lasting partnerships with his quartet members: guitarist Luca De Toni, bassist Matteo Padoin and drummer Andrea Dionisi, all fellow Berklee alumni who join him on this release. Following his time ...
Vincenzo Virgilito: precondition
by Richard J Salvucci
Vincenzo Virgillito is a Sicilian bassist, trained in Italy, living in London. He has been exposed to a wide variety of influences including John Coltrane, Jaco Pastorius, and Pink Floyd. For the record, he trained as an accountant, so if he were required to find the mythical “day job," he would be in good shape. From ...
About Kessoncoda
Instrument: Band / ensemble / orchestra
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Kessoncoda
West London’s Kessoncoda are the duo of drummer Tom Sunney and keyboardist Filip Sowa. Standing firm between acoustic tradition and electronica, they are founded on a unique blend of melodic ostinato-laced piano and unwavering drums. Drawing on their array of musical interests, Filip and Tom take influence from rock, electronica, ambient, breakbeat and soundtracks for film and artists such as Squarepusher, Radiohead and Clark all hot-housed in their unique studio set-up, a shed at the bottom of Tom’s garden.
Like former and present Gondwana Records label mates such as GoGo Penguin and Portico Quartet there’s something strongly cinematic about Kessoncoda’s music, like a narrative arc which unfolds through different themes and moods, with an ebb-and-flow of intensity, as breath-taking swells of melody burst into being, eventually to resolve in a wondrous climax.
Jimmie Vaughan’s 'Do You Get The Blues?' Gets A 25th Anniversary Reissue On July 25th
Jimmie Vaughan ’s Grammy winning album, Do You Get The Blues? is slated for a reissue by The Last Music Company July 25th in the run-up to the 25th Anniversary of its initial release. A first-issue Vinyl was previously released in 2021, on the occasion of Jimmie’s 70th birthday. Now, in 2025, the album, updated with ...
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Simon Read
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Simon is a London based jazz double bassist.
Simon studied jazz at Leeds College of Music from 2009-2012 under the tutelage of Garry Jackson, Zoltan Dekany and Dave Kane.
After graduating, he lived and worked in Leeds leading an octet on a string of Jazz North funded dates.
In 2015 he moved to London where he quickly integrated himself on the bustling and vibrant jazz scene.
Simon enjoyed stints in the Adrian Cox Quartet and the Sam Leak Trio, touring and recording with both of these groups extensively.
Currently, he is involved with the Fraser Smith Quartet and the Matt Holborn Quartet
Brick Lane Jazz Festival 2025—A Rookie's Review
by Andy Crowther
Various Venues Brick Lane Jazz Festival London April 25-27, 2025 The Brick Lane Jazz Festival is now in its fourth year, and although it has been on my radar for a while I've never made it. I've had very little excuse. The UK jazz scene is arguably the most invigorating ...
Savina Yannatou: Letting the Voice Go Where It Goes
by Katchie Cartwright
Savina Yannatou flies through vast reaches of space and time as she works, like the swallows and warblers who traverse the Sahara, stopping in Greece on their annual pilgrimage to breeding grounds in the North, thousands of miles away. She is an artist “beyond category," to borrow Duke Ellington's phrase, whose programs and performances combine Mediterranean ...
Chris Youlden, Epochal Singer And Key Songwriter For Savoy Brown Dies At 82
Chris Youlden has died of bronchial pneumonia at the age of 82, on April 4th, 2025. Youlden is best known for his stint as the distinctive blues/rock singer and songwriter for Savoy Brown, over a quartet of albums considered to be their best, which drove them to the high watermark of their success between 1967 and ...
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Lorenzo Morabito
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LORENZO MORABITO: CRAFTING THE LONDON SOUND
FROM LONDON ROOTS TO DOUBLE BASS VIRTUOSO
Lorenzo Morabito, born in London to Italian parents, has swiftly become one of the most sought-after double bassists on the UK jazz scene. His impeccable timing, articulate soloing, and versatility across jazz subgenres have made him a first-call musician for numerous prominent artists and ensembles. Currently, Lorenzo is collaborating with some of the top jazz musicians in both the UK and Europe, showcasing his exceptional talent and growing influence in the jazz world.
Despite his youth, Lorenzo has already carved out a significant place in London's competitive jazz landscape. His musical journey is a testament to his remarkable adaptability and dedication to the craft. From paying homage to the sophisticated repertoire of the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet with the Nat Steele Quartet to exploring gypsy jazz with the London Django Collective, Lorenzo's bass lines form the backbone of diverse jazz expressions. His collaborations span traditional jazz ensembles to more contemporary projects, demonstrating both a deep respect for jazz tradition and an eye toward its future development.
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