South African drummer and activist Asher Gamedze strives to unite his activism and his music-making. So this stirring new recording opens with a manifesto-style track in which he tells us, essentially, that this kind of music shows people how to [...]
In the latest of our series where musicians consider idols or formative influences, Nick Tomalin writes about his favourite tracks by pianist Ahmad Jamal, who died on 16th April 2023 aged 92. I was lucky enough to see Ahmad Jamal [...]
Saxophonist /composer/educator Phil Bancroft, born in London and now based in Midlothian has been called a “A significant figure in the ascent of the Scottish new-jazz scene” (Guardian). He made his mark with his own groups, with Trio AAB and [...]
