Jane Cornwell meets Daniel Casimir, the thirty-something London bassist and bandleader who with his new album Balance is reinventing the big band sound and format with his multi-racial and uniquely eclectic ensemble
American tenor saxophonist and bass clarinettist David Murray tells Brian Glasser how a sax summit between two tenor titans set him off on his musical life’s journey
As the veteran saxophonist John Surman announces his retirement from touring on the eve of his 80th birthday and the release of a new album, Words Unspoken, Stuart Nicholson meets up with the great man and discovers a musician with an undimmed zest for living
Featuring the reviews of outstanding new albums from Kenny Barron, Matthew Bourne, Elaine Delmar, Kit Downes, Jihye Lee Orchestra, Pat Metheny and more
As Blue Note celebrates its 85th anniversary, Kevin Le Gendre had a rare opportunity to sit down with President and Vice President – Don Was and Justin Seltzer respectively – to the discuss how the label and its artists are keeping its weighty legacy alive today
Back with a soul-stirring album dedicated to, and inspired by, the immortal Sarah Vaughan, Zara McFarlane has come of age with a career-defining set, Sweet Whispers. Peter Quinn spoke to the vocalist, who explains why she feels Sassy’s still relevant today
Not yet 30, and with four acclaimed Blue Note albums under his belt, vibraphonist Joel Ross is already a bona fide star. Here he tells Jane Cornwell about his latest outing Nublues, his Christian faith and the jazz greats who have helped shape his life and music
Brian Priestley sets sail into the heart of 'Maiden Voyage', one of Herbie Hancock’s most enigmatic tunes
The renowned multi-award winning singer Elaine Delmar tells Brian Glasser about the Ella Fitzgerald album that changed her life
Ammar Kalia caught up with the saxophonist to look back at his extraordinary career and discovers his thirst for musical and spiritual knowledge remains undimmed
