Tim Berne’s music always reminds me of two other famous composers: J.S Bach and Charlie Parker. There’s something utilitarian about it: like Bach’s music, it can be played on any combination of instruments (with a little bit of work). And [...]
It’s Postmodern Monk, but so is Monk. Xhosa Cole Quartet’s third album and tribute to legendary composer and pianist Thelonious Monk, FreeMonk, freely reworks the legendary composer and pianist with giddy virtuosity. Even so, the album feels comparatively restrained compared [...]
Pianist Thandi Ntuli opened this richly varied evening with a sung recitation over characteristically rolling South African piano,that brought a questioning note to this gala night for the end of the London Jazz Festival. It was a celebration of the [...]
Known as one of Europe’s finest jazz groups, the Marcin Wasilewski Trio certainly turned in a stellar performance at the Cadogan Hall on the penultimate day of the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival. Alternating between meditative, slow-building, and fast-paced pieces [...]
Singer and soul veteran Madeline Bell will be the RNCM Big Band’s guest star at their concert on Friday 13 December in the RNCM Theatre. For some time now, the Royal Northern College of Music’s (RNCM) Big Band has treated [...]
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