Although this is the fourth published study of “the world’s greatest gospel singer” Mahalia Jackson, it is the first to address, thoroughly and objectively, the singer in the context delineated by the (carefully chosen) words after the “and” in its [...]
The fifth of Jon Turney’s weekly selection of tracks with staying power (introduced HERE), a high point of South African jazz in Europe. Some things you hear for the first time and think: “where has this music been all my [...]
Stick Men is a trio that’s effectively an offshoot of King Crimson, a band whose ancestral roots twist more than a mangrove forest. By Crimson standards, Stick Men’s line-up has been remarkably consistent: since 2010 it’s always been Chapman Stick [...]
On the cover of this, his second solo release, veteran Norwegian guitarist Børge Olsen looks every inch the rock god.Long black hair? Check. Leather jacket? Check. The music, on the face of it, seems to fit. So why is it [...]
Singer/composer/cellist Nesrine sings in French, Arabic and English and her songs are full of African-based grooves and engaging harmonies. The first thing you notice is her beautiful voice, with its emotional directness and rich vibrato. Her vocal timbre can be [...]
Saxophonist Simon Spillett, author of the biography of Tubby Hayes (‘The Long Shadow of The Little Giant’ – link to review below) is as well-known for his love of writing as he is for his playing. An acknowledged expert of [...]
Jeremy Levy is a composer, arranger and orchestrator who has worked across a wide range of mediums and styles over the past decade. Originally from Hannibal, Missouri, the town where Mark Twain grew up, he is now based in Los [...]
