This dynamic album introduces vocalist Emily Masser as a new star of British jazz. Her performances are spot-on, the band is tight, the mood is swinging and all is set for a bright future for us all. Clark Tracey has [...]
Scotland’s new wave of jazz talent blasted its way to the fore in this energetic and stylish evening of new music, great arrangements and committed performances. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) has been delighting audiences for nearly thirty years, [...]
Pianist, composer, improviser and educator Keith Tippett died in 2020 aged 72. A fearless musician whose career took him from a secondary modern school in Bristol’s Southmead to the Royal Albert Hall to Top Of The Pops, around the world [...]
This intercontinental group of virtuoso musicians open their joint account with an exhilarating display of varied influences and high-octane top class jazz performances. The core of Atlantic Road Trip is made up of Chicago-based trumpeter Chad McCullough, Slovakian vibraphonist Miro [...]
As storm Babet blew outside, Peter Johnstone’s new all-star organ jazz quartet whirled through an ambitious programme with total commitment, dexterity and huge musicality. This is exhilarating music in all senses of the word – breathtaking, exciting and life-affirming. Over [...]
This debut album from corto.alto builds on previous award-winning EPs. It displays a fine palette of live sounds and electronic music, building a superb sound world of next-generation jazz with rich harmonies and exciting improvisation. corto.alto is the moniker of [...]
Arranger, pianist and composer Geoffrey Keezer’s short visit to Scotland concluded with this sensational show with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO). The mix of rich orchestrations, ensemble playing and top-class soloing had the audience on their feet. Geoffrey Keezer [...]
Chris Ingham and his comrades dig further into the songwriting magic of Hoagy Carmichael and come up with another crop of well-chosen and artfully presented delights to brighten anyone’s day. Pianist and vocalist Chris Ingham has a knack of choosing [...]
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov brought their Two Hours After Midnight album to a rapt Edinburgh Festival Fringe audience, combining beautiful vocals and shimmering piano arrangements to re-present classic Scots folk songs. Louise Dodds’ star continues to rise on the [...]
Vocalist and keyboardist Reuben James presents his debut album, an abundant and smartly-produced collection of jazz-flavoured soul/R&B soaked in richly textured summer vibes. Birmingham-born James appeared on the international scene a decade ago for his work with singer Sam Smith. [...]
