Julia Biel Trio make moves at the Minerva Theatre
- Friday, February 3, 2017
The performance area at the Minerva Theatre in Chichester is like a small Roman amphitheatre.
Live Reviews
Pianist Dave Drake Finds Common Ground At The Meeting House, Sussex University
- Monday, January 23, 2017
Manhattan's New School Of Jazz was set up to nurture the well of the jazz tradition as it springs straight from the source; in an age where jazz has increasingly sought the security of an existence on campus, New School remains one of the first and best, and the number of applicants far exceeds the available places.
WorldService Project mash it up with mince pies at the Vortex
- Friday, December 16, 2016
Dave Morecroft patrolled the Vortex in a military tunic and a scary clown mask, complete with fluorescent spiky hair, dishing out mince pies baked freshly that afternoon by bassist Arthur O'Hara.
Maria Chiara Argirò Weaves The Vortex A Seductive Dance
- Friday, December 16, 2016
"It's the end of a long, emotional journey," pianist and bandleader Maria Chiara Argirò tells the Vortex crowd at the launch of her debut album.
Nigel Kennedy hits a high with Brighton Hendrix hoedown
- Wednesday, December 14, 2016
The last time a Brighton friend of mine saw Jimi Hendrix, he stalked past him with his black cap pulled down, his gloweringly foul vibe confirmed as he trashed his equipment on Sussex University's stage, ending a set so moodily short that support act Ten Years After had to play again.
John Scofield and David Holland's Aziza Among The Balkan Fest Feast In Belgrade and Pancevo
- Tuesday, December 6, 2016
This year's autumn jazz festivals in Belgrade and Pancevo (just 25kms away from Belgrade) showed once again the passion and reverence the Balkan countries have when it comes to jazz.
Oz Noy Trio's Funk Blues Flux Triumphs At Ronnie Scott's
- Monday, December 5, 2016
For the first five minutes at least, there must have been many in tonight's audience in agreement with New-Yorker Oz Noy's quote in the programme notes that his "music is jazz, it just doesn't sound like it".
Maxi Jazz's E-Type Boys Get Into The Groove At Ronnie Scott's
- Friday, December 2, 2016
With the E-Type Boys, south Londoner Maxi Jazz is exploring a funky, rocky seam, with jazz inflections, away from Faithless, the seminal electronica dance act that has been his main gig since the mid-1990s.
Beady Belle and Farvel inaugurate Wesseltoft's Kings Place residency
- Monday, November 21, 2016
Bugge Wesseltoft's Kings Place residency began with a night celebrating 20 years of his Jazzland Recordings featuring two of the label's flagship acts.
Mingus Underground Octet rock the Ropetackle Centre
- Thursday, November 17, 2016
"Come on, you motherf*****rs!" roars an imposing six-foot clown in white make-up and gold epaulettes while a suitably testosterone-fuelled brass section punctuate his spoken word with punchy, sharp retorts.