Guitar icon Pat Metheny has recently unshackled himself from extravagant post-fusion forays to walk the solo performance tight-rope, as heard on his new album, MoonDial. Stuart Nicholson speaks to the master musician about the infinite possibilities of focusing solely on the baritone guitar
David Gallant speaks to the LA-based, Austrian jazz and session guitarist – who’s just released his new album Dear Earth – about the gear he’s used over the years and his all-time favourites
Kevin Whitlock looks at the life and career of Dorothy Ashby, the first great harpist in jazz, whose work is now receiving the consideration it deserves
2024 has been deemed ‘The year of Alice’ – a 12-month celebration of the life and work of legendary harpist Alice Coltrane. Stuart Nicholson assesses her legacy and influence, while contemporary harp star Brandee Younger offers a personal perspective
Tony Benjamin remembers The Albert Inn, Bedminster and its music-loving landlord Ian Storrer – both vital to the development of Bristol’s jazz scene
As part of our 300th issue celebrations, Jane Cornwell speaks to five key figures who also happen to be female to try to find out…
The multi-talented Alice Zawadzki and her longstanding trio have just made their debut recording – Za Górami, a very personal, European folk-influenced collection – for the iconic ECM label. Selwyn Harris speaks to her
Ammar Khalia meets Enkhjargal Erkhembayar – known mononymously as Enji – the Mongolian jazz singer and composer who’s making waves here in the West
Featuring outstanding new releases from Nubya Garcia, esperanza spalding, Alice Zawadzki and more
Maxine Daniels, big sister of actor and singer Kenny Lynch, was a successful and pioneering vocalist – and member of the Humphrey Lyttelton band – in the 1950s and 60s. She deserves to be better remembered today, argues Val Wilmer in this fascinating study of 20th Century East End London black life
