UK Jazz News

January 27, 2025

Gary West (Luath Press, 352pp)

Rob Adams reviews Gary West’s biography of celebrated piper Martyn Bennett. Brave New Music: The Martyn Bennett Story was launched at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 30 January, 2025. He was the piper who caused a sensation at Glasgow Jazz [...]

The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and pianist, composer, and vocalist Rachel Eckroth, along with drummer, percussionist, and composer John Hadfield. The duo’s debut album, Speaking in Tongues, will be released 28 February via Adhyâropa Records. [...]

Nel Begley is a British vocalist, composer and teacher. She has performed across the UK and Europe with ensembles Rafe’s Dilemma, London Vocal Project and The After Hours, highlights include Pizza Express, EFG London Jazz Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, an [...]

Bull’s Head. 24 January 2025

Zena James took command of the jazz room at the Bull’s Head on a wintry Friday night with an admirable collection of songs and a crack trio to help her deliver them — Dominic Ashworth on guitar, Mike Bradley on [...]

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