Shane Forbes Quintet shine new light on Blossom Dearie’s legacy at the 606
- Thursday, December 1, 2022
The top UK drummer and his talented band explored the music of the revered pianist and composer in an intimate club setting
Live Reviews
Tim Garland and Jason Rebello's duology dazzle at Stapleford Granary
- Review
The top-flight sax and piano pair display great energy and empathy on music from their forthcoming album
Immanuel Wilkins, Lars Danielsson and Milena Jančurić among highlights of Belgrade Jazz Festival 2022
- Review
Despite a dramatic halving of the festival budget weeks before it was due to start, this 38th edition of the festival, was a resounding success
Joe Lovano with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio power-up Pančevo Jazz Festival
- Review
Tim Dickeson witnesses some great performances at this beautifully compact festival staged at the Cultural Centre in Pančevo that takes place around 20km from Belgrade
Julie Campiche Quartet conjure compelling harp-led sounds at the Black Mountain Jazz Club
- Review
The Swiss harpist is one of the highlights of this pandemic-postponed jazz festival in Abergavenny
Banger Factory fireworks as Mark Kavuma label showcase takes over Milton Court for a night and Kinetika Bloco fill the stage
- Review
The talented trumpeter and label boss impressed with the huge range of talent he’s brought together on his burgeoning imprint
Jazz supergroup AZIZA dazzle at Cadogan Hall
- Review
The top-flight foursome brought their mesmerising mix of compositional depth and high-wire improvisation to the EFG London Jazz Festival
Braxton and Threadgill bring the sound of surprise to the Barbican
- Review
A special double header of two giants of Chicago’s avant garde presented very contrasting sets for their EFG London Jazz Festival headline show
Kinkajous paint with synths on a sonic canvas at King’s Place
- Review
The electronica group created a mesmerising mix that wove jazz improv into immersive layers of sound as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival
Binker Golding group channels gospel and country at the Purcell Room
- Review
The saxophonist – perhaps best known for his freewheeling, frenetic improv as a member of the duo Binker and Moses – surprised the audience with new sounds from his latest album Dream Like A Dogwood Wild Boy