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Mosaics: The Life and Works of Graham Collier by Duncan Heining from Equinox Publishing

June 30, 2018

Mosaics is the first biography of bassist, band-leader, composer, educator and author Graham Collier. Duncan Heining draws extensively on Collier’s personal archive, as well as on interviews with fellow musicians, ex-students and colleagues from the Royal Academy of Music. It locates Collier and his work within the social and cultural changes which occurred during his life ...

News: Recording

A New Chapter In Jazz from The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

June 29, 2018

The history of jazz is littered with tales of unsung heroes and overlooked genius. It could be argued that the trumpeter and composer, the late Kenny Wheeler, was one such musician. He moved almost invisibly through the mainstream milieu, yet, he was universally admired by his peers for his important contributions to jazz composition. Many such ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

James Hall More: Than Just a Trombone

by Nick Davies
June 13, 2018

This show features an interview with trombonist James Hall where we discuss his new album Lattice which is out on Outside in Music as well as other hot topics. We also follow the theme of good music so expect to hear all types of jazz featuring the likes of Miles Davis and Chick Corea

Article: Live Review

Andy Hague Quintet at The Bronx Bar

by Barry Witherden
June 10, 2018

Andy Hague Quintet Bronx Bar and Restaurant Teignmouth, Devon June 7, 2018 After two exotic imports (Sur Ecoute from France and Duski from Wales) Teignmouth Jazz and Blues Club went relatively local for their latest booking... Bristol-based trumpeter Andy Hague. Hague fronts other groups, including medium-sized Afro-Cuban/salsa bands and Silverado, a ...

Article: Live Review

Damo Suzuki & Electric Octopus at The Menagerie

by Ian Patterson
May 26, 2018

Damo Suzuki & Electric Octopus The Menagerie Belfast, N. Ireland May 23, 2018 Appearances can be deceptive. The Menagerie, tucked away at the Ormeau Road end of University Street, is unlike any other music venue in Belfast. The old, weather-beaten red brick may look like a Temperance Hall-turned-squat, but behind ...

News: Festival

The London Saxophone Festival Set for May 21-27, 2018

May 19, 2018

May 2018 sees the launch of the inaugural London Saxophone Festival, a celebration of all things sax, taking place at a range of venues and event spaces across the capital. This week-long series of events will involve performances from world class musicians, educational workshops, film and exhibitions. The festival will feature some boundary breaking players at ...

News: Recording

The Matt Anderson Quartet Release "Rambling" On Jellymould Jazz

May 15, 2018

Innovative saxophonist and composer Matt Anderson and his quartet release their brand new album Rambling in May 2018 on pioneering UK label Jellymould Jazz, ahead of an extensive national tour. Rambling fuses together a range of distinct musical influences, exploring the common ground between contemporary jazz and folk music, reminiscent of Anderson’s rural upbringing in the ...

Article: Book Review

As Serious As Your Life: Black Music And The Free Jazz Revolution 1957-1977

by Ian Patterson
May 14, 2018

As Serious As Your Life: Black Music And The Free-Jazz Revolution, 1957-1977 Val Wilmer 408 Pages ISBN: 978 1 78816 071 1 Serpent's Tail 2018 First published in 1977, journalist, author and black music historian Val Wilmer's As Serious As Your Life... makes a welcome print return at a ...

Article: Live Review

Duski at the Bronx Bar

by Barry Witherden
May 12, 2018

Duski The Bronx Bar and Restaurant Teignmouth, Devon May 2, 2018 “Do you want happy or loud?" Aidan Thorne asked the audience calling for an encore. In the event the extra piece was both, as indeed were most of the numbers Duski played this night. The band hails from ...

News: Recording

The Alex Hitchcock Quintet Release: Live At The London And Cambridge Jazz Festivals

May 12, 2018

Vital Contemporary Jazz Trailblazers Release New EP Ahead Of National Tour Spring 2018 marks the release of Live At The London And Cambridge Jazz Festivals, the outstanding new body of work from emerging luminaries of instrumental jazz the Alex Hitchcock Quintet. Led by an exciting young tenor saxophonist swiftly gaining a reputation as a skilful and ...