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Sebastian Plano: Solo
by Neil Duggan
Unaccompanied non-classical cello albums are relatively rare, primarily because the cello is traditionally a supporting ensemble instrument. Although rooted in contemporary classical language, Sebastian Plano embraces a more exploratory approach, enhancing his compositions with moments of intuition and improvisation, which may be of interest for listeners looking for something away from the jazz mainstream.
Poppy Ackroyd: Liminal
by Neil Duggan
Poppy Ackroyd's album Liminal comes five years after her previous release, Pause (One Little Independent Records, 2021). The intervening years and the personal upheavals they brought have left their mark on the multi-instrumentalist's work. The result is a release that should appeal to listeners who enjoy the space where jazz, minimalist, electronic and classical music converge. ...
Norma Winstone: A Timeless Place
by Neil Duggan
This 1990 recording unites the outstanding vocal talents of Norma Winstone MBE with the NDR Radio Orchestra. Now known as NDR RADIOPHILHARMONIE, the distinguished German radio symphony orchestra, invited Winstone to participate in a broadcast session. In turn, she enlisted pianist and arranger Steve Gray, with whom she had previously collaborated on BBC projects.
Zoe Rahman: Hull Suite Live
by Neil Duggan
Hull Suite Live was written by Zoe Rahman for World Piano Day 2024 and commissioned by the Hull Jazz Festival. Two statues inspired the suite in the coastal city of Hull, “Voyage" and “Migrants Statue." The two works, which stand on the waterfront, were erected to commemorate the city's history of global migration. The suite explores ...
Jack Wilson (UK): The Bear And The Wolf
by Neil Duggan
Originally from North Yorkshire but now London-based, saxophonist and composer Jack Wilson presents his debut album, The Bear And The Wolf. His style, which mixes jazz with world and folk influences, showcases him as a growing presence throughout the UK and Europe with sell-out shows, tours and appearances at jazz and folk festivals. Wilson, ...
Daniel García: The Hero's Journey
by Neil Duggan
Normally found fronting his trio, leading Spanish pianist Daniel Garcia moves to a solo format for The Hero's Journey. Composed during a period of family illness and bereavement, it is perhaps surprising that the album is not dark in any way. Instead Garcia maintains focus on the concept of the hero, as he explains: “For a ...
Billy Childs: Triumvirate
by Neil Duggan
Billy Childs earned a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Jazz Album for his 2023 release The Winds Of Change (Mack Avenue Records). Triumvirate arrives as the follow-up. Accolades are not unusual for Childs. He holds six Grammys in total, along with numerous nominations, reflecting his exceptionally high standards both as a jazz pianist and classical composer.
Mick Goodrick & Fred Hersch: Feebles, Fables And Ferns
by Neil Duggan
Feebles, Fables and Ferns captures a rare duo session between guitarist Mick Goodrick and pianist Fred Hersch. Recorded in August 1988 at Hersch's studio in New York, the album provides an intimate display of the superbly matched improvisational skills of two musicians in full flight. During his career, Goodrick perfected the art of avoiding ...
Callum Au: Sing Seven Seas
by Neil Duggan
Callum Au is not one for half measures. As an arranger he has worked with international orchestras and contributed to movie scores; as a performer he is an in-demand session trombonist. He steps into the spotlight with Sing Seven Seas, a project of genuinely epic ambition: 81 musicians, a voiceover artist, 16 compositions and nearly two ...
Chris Coull Quartet With Imogen Ryall: Songs From Porgy And Bess
by Neil Duggan
The opera Porgy and Bess, composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, features many iconic songs that have crossed over into other genres, with many becoming jazz standards, while others have been covered by pop and rock artists. Gershwin, who also composed Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, poured jazz, ...
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