35-year-old American bassist Michael Feinberg has been active as a leader of his own projects for most of a decade – putting out records featuring all-star players like George Garzone and Billy Hart. His latest release, Blues Variant showcases a [...]
Tony Dudley-Evans had just turned 80, and has taken the decision that it is time for him to step back from active involvement in the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Tony Dudley-Evans has been involved with the Cheltenham Festival ever since it [...]
Paal Nilssen-Love is one of the outstanding improvising drummers of his generation, appearing on countless albums with improvising musicians from all over the world. With his new band, the music is certainly improvised, but also very polished. The stage is [...]
Black Top is the improvising duo of Pat Thomas on piano and effects, with Orphy Robinson on vibes and effects. As a duo they consistently choose interesting musicians to collaborate with, meaning that every time you see them is a [...]
Sunday afternoon (just) in Cheltenham, and it’s Lizz Wright’s turn to comment on an unaccustomed early start in the jazz arena, asking if she’s been booked for a gospel brunch. It’s a kind of a late start too, as she [...]
