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Equal Spirits is an international ensemble of 24 musicians from the UK, Africa and Europe, curated by British trombonist and composer, Raph Clarkson. Their debut album, Wise and Waiting, will be released via Ubuntu Music on 26 April, with UK [...]
Bursting with energy, catchy arrangements, fine soloing and superb horn section work, this latest collection from The Jazz Defenders has a great deal to enjoy. The Defenders announce that they are ‘defending’ the spirit of hard bop jazz along the [...]
Who dares say yes to playing in Gareth Lockrane’s band? Just to be asked is probably one of the biggest compliments that a musician can receive in British jazz. Only our very best can physically reproduce Lockrane’s monstrous repertoire live, [...]
Cassie Kinoshi is becoming one of the most important alumnae of the Tomorrow’s Warriors group of young musicians. She has been a member of Nerija and Kokoroko, but is now focusing on her role as a composer. She has been commissioned by [...]
The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and drummer Obed Calvaire. His new album, 150 Million Gold Francs, was released 12 April. It features alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, keyboardists Harold St. Louis and Sullivan Fortner, guitarist Dener Ceide, [...]
While some well-established city jazz venues may be struggling to keep their doors open, here’s an encouraging story from an unexpected corner of the country. Kings Bromley, a small village in Staffordshire, held its inaugural jazz club night in March [...]
Pyeng Threadgill is an American vocalist, composer, author, video artist and voice and movement teacher. As a vocalist/performer she creates what she calls New Porch Music based on the traditions of Black American Folk, Soul, Jazz and improvisational music. Pyeng [...]
There’s something about the career path of Munich-based saxophonist Moritz Stahl which speaks both to his great musical curiosity and patience. Gaining valuable experience as a member of the techno-influenced Jazzrausch Bigband, Stahl is also a regular collaborator with close [...]
