Chick Corea: 13 essential albums
Chick Corea has been a part of the jazz furniture since the 1960s and has authored some of the most influential jazz recordings of the last 50 years. Here's selection of a few of his finest albums...
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Live jazz in lockdown
Rosie Hanley assesses how the UK jazz industry is coping without live events and discovers how musicians and organisations are supporting each other in these unprecedented times
Lizz Wright: “I think nature and life in its rhythms is about to demand that we grow the hell up and stop being afraid of one another”
Posessed of a uniquely expressive voice, Lizz Wright is now one of the world’s foremost exponents of the art of vocal jazz. Peter Quinn caught up with her to learn more about her love of those enduring standards by the American Songbook greats and...
Chet Baker: essential albums
A gathering of some of Chet Baker's finest moments on record, with links to the albums on Apple Music
Tony Kofi interview: “Cannonball Adderley knew exactly what he was doing. And we just want to pass that torch on.”
Brit saxophonist Tony Kofi pays tribute to the great Cannonball Adderley with his new album Another Kind of Soul, in a collaborative project with pianist/composer Alex Webb. Andy Robson spoke to the duo about the deep spiritual and socially conscious...
Book review: Dave Brubeck’s Time Out, by Stephen A. Crist
“Crist marshals his research to maximum effect, clearing away canards and myth with documented fact as well as adding valuable insight towards achieving a better understanding of Brubeck”
Lakecia Benjamin interview: “Our job is to heal and spread joy throughout the planet. That’s the reason I play music.”
Fast-rising altoist Lakecia Benjamin talks to Thomas Rees about the healing power of music and the story behind Pursuance, her star-studded, intergenerational tribute to those twin powerhouses of spiritual jazz, Alice and John Coltrane
Avishai Cohen interview: “Everything I’m doing is hopefully leading to the future… the future is now”
Avishai Cohen’s turbo-charged bass lines and kinetic melodic style have defined the last 20 years of the art of the trio and put the bass on top. Kevin Le Gendre caught up with the high-flying low-ender to find out more
Issie Barratt: Time For Change
A dedicated champion of the underdog, baritone saxophonist and educator Issie Barratt has long been an agent of change within jazz. Her latest vehicle for opening the eyes, ears and attitudes of audiences and musicians alike is her all-female...