Tony Kofi Quintet Hop On A Cannonball Run At Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre
- Wednesday, January 30, 2019
It was Alan Barnes who once said, "Dead names sell seats", but it would be quite wrong to ascribe such base motives to 'A Portrait Of Cannonball'.
Live Reviews
Mo Foster & Friends make moves at Half Moon, Putney
- Monday, January 14, 2019
A Wednesday in early January is never likely to entice the largest audience to an evening of live jazz, but there was a good turnout on the 9th at the Half Moon in Putney to be treated to the classiest playing from six of the UK's top musicians in the shape of Mo Foster & Friends.
Kamaal Kicks It At Komedia
- Friday, January 11, 2019
"This ain’t jazz, this is blue funk", declares the evenings’ special guest, an unnamed compadre from Brooklyn who appears mid-set to contribute some stream-of-consciousness verbal meandering, but there’s a definite Gilles Petersen demographic to tonight’s sold-out show, Herbie’s ‘Sly’ is playing as walk-on music, and Kamaal Williams has just been announced as a Love Supreme headliner, so what’s in a definition? Decked out in bucket hat, big shades and gold tooth, Williams looks ready to take on...
Young Guns Fire At Jammin' Juan Jamboree
- Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Jammin' Juan marketplace is a three-day off-shoot of the long-running prestigious Jazz á Juan festival.
Georgia Mancio's triumphant triple bill at second Pizza Hang
- Friday, October 12, 2018
It's been something of an annus mirabilis for the vocalist, lyricist and producer Georgia Mancio.
René Marie and John Clayton crown Vail Jazz Party
- Wednesday, October 10, 2018
This year's Vail Jazz Party offered a much-needed escape, especially after a sudden late summer heatwave that hovered over the entire East Coast.
Partisans Peddle History Of Jazz (R)evolution At Brighton's Verdict
- Monday, September 24, 2018
The night outside may be wet and windswept, but here in the Verdict's cosy basement a crowd of appreciative connoisseurs are all attentiveness as Partisans take to the stage.
Sam Knight Quintet and Elephant Talk sound off at Spice of Life
- Friday, September 21, 2018
Sam Knight humorously identifies himself as the "designated email sender" for these two bands – presumably a vital role for any group trying to build a reputation and following.
Hersch Gets His Hooks Out As All Jazz Bases Covered At Alsace
- Thursday, September 13, 2018
Set in a small quiet village (boasting one shop and a bakery) not far from Strasbourg, the Au Grès du Jazz organisers have made a very successful festival situated in the Northern Vosges National Park.
Carroll and Martin in Perfect Harmony at The Pheasantry
- Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Bold reworkings of cherished classics, daring flights of freewheeling improv, singing that melted the heart underpinned by gloriously rich piano voicings, plus a sold-out audience that was receptive to every note.