Chet Baker: essential albums
A gathering of some of Chet Baker's finest moments on record, with links to the albums on Apple Music
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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...
Tony Buck (The Necks): "It was like music that I had only ever imagined might exist"
The Necks' percussive time-motion usurper selects five recordings which shaped his own singular approach to music-making
John McLaughlin: The Journey Continues
Retirement? What retirement? It seems the rumours of John McLaughlin hanging up his axe have been greatly exaggerated as the six-string sage now returns with an emotive, if unusual, concept album, Is That So? Featuring revered Mumbai vocalist Shankar...
Omar Hakim: The Fire Inside
Renowned drummer Omar Hakim’s passion for percussion – and for jazz – was ignited by The Mahavishnu Orchestra's The Inner Mounting Flame. He spoke with us about his fusion-fuelled epiphany