Dave Panichi is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz trombonists Australia has produced. Born and raised in Sydney, he moved to New York in 1981, where he lived for two decades. He performed with a multitude of notable artists [...]
Ahead of her live performance at Lighthouse, Poole on Friday 28 March, Emily Masser talks about her friendship with Alex Clarke, her new album, her family inspiration… UK Jazz News: I note you went to Chetham’s School of Music in [...]
Swiss, London-based accordionist and producer Anatole Muster came to London almost four years ago to study at the Royal Academy of Music, where he is set to complete his undergraduate jazz studies this September. Though only 23, he has already [...]
Drummer and bandleader Matt Skelton has put together a new programme for quintet, in celebration of the work of drumming legend Shelly Manne, and of the five volumes of ‘At the Blackhawk’ records that are – Matt says “the centrepiece [...]
On 23 April 2025, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will begin their shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Mike Southon tells the story of ‘how a regular guy from New Jersey turned 1.2Bn hits on YouTube into a globetrotting musical phenomenon‘: [...]
Italian Mauro Sigura is a jazz oud player and recent winner of the international 7VirtualJazz contest. Although he has played across the world, he has never played in the UK and brings his Electric Quartet – with Marcello Peghin, Pierpaolo [...]
Last night at the Brighton Dome, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra presented a fascinatingly innovative and varied concert. The evening opened with the Gwilym Simcock Trio on stellar form, with Simcock, Conor Chaplin on bass and James Maddren on drums all [...]
This was an other-worldly, out-of-the-ordinary evening. Remarkable, eclectic musicians and a wonderfully diverse programme from Bob Dylan to Bach and from Queen to Samuel Barber. It was also a truly special family affair. It must have been a proud moment [...]
This year’s Royal Academy of Music Jazz Festival celebrates distinctive voices from across the UK jazz scene and beyond. Students are given the opportunity to collaborate between year groups, and work in newly formed ensembles. Bands will be led by [...]
Jonny Liebeck – pianist, organist, composer, bandleader – is a jazz musician who dares to do things differently. His range of influences is probably unique. There is almost certainly no other musician on the London music scene (as lively, diverse, [...]
