The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra has commissioned compositions from some of Scotland’s most exciting young jazz musicians for a series of concerts running in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow from 31 January to 2 February. Nu-Age Sounds – Planet World follows [...]
We are very sad to hear of the death yesterday of an important figure in British music, pianist/composer/arranger/ music director Laurie Holloway at the age of 86. Our condolences to his daughters Abigail – a consistent friend and wonderful supporter [...]
This is a hugely enjoyable album from three outstanding musicians. Drummer Carl Allen calls on double bassist Christian McBride and saxophonist Chris Potter to help him make an album that he would most like to hear as a listener. This [...]
It’s a fair bet that Thelonious Monk is the most performed jazz composer. Who else might be in the running? Ellington, of course. Gershwin, perhaps. Maybe Wayne Shorter, more recently. But for a composer for all occasions – to make [...]
