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WEB3 days ago · rosagarland on 16 September 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) The following is jazz journalist Morgan Enos’ interview with trumpeter, composer and bandleader Marquis Hill. Hill’s new album, Composers Collective: Beyond the Jukebox, was released 30 August. It features Hill’s core quintet: […]
Mondays with Morgan: Simon Moullier – new album ‘Elements of …
WEB12 hours ago · The following is jazz journalist Morgan Enos’s interview with vibraphonist, composer, arranger, and producer Simon Moullier. His new album Elements of Light, released 20 September, features his quartet – pianist Lex Korten, bassist Rick Rosato, and drummer Jongkuk “JK” Kim – as well as guest pianist Gerald Clayton (‘Elements of Light’) and guest trumpeter Marquis Hill (‘Lotus’).
Joel Frahm Trio – ‘Lumination’ – London Jazz News
WEB15 hours ago · Joel Frahm is one of the world’s most accomplished saxophonists, recognisable early in his career for a style akin to Johnny Griffin, and later praised for his work in singer Jane Monheit’s band as well as for collaborations with the likes of Brad Mehldau and Ari Hoenig. While this was an impressive resume, something always stood out: he seemed most comfortable performing as a high-level ...
Tony Haynes: A Tribute by Chris Biscoe – London Jazz News
WEB9 hours ago · londonjazz on 23 September 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) Chris Biscoe worked closely with Tony Haynes for fifty years. In this tribute he delves into his own memories of an inspiring musical leader, and has also collected short tributes from several Grand Union/ Red Brass colleagues, such as Tony Kofi: “‘He allowed me …
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WEBSep 16, 2024 · Jazzfest Berlin 2024 – 60th Anniversary Edition 31 Oct – 3 Nov. londonjazz on 17 September 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) Jazzfest Berlin started in 1964, and has announced the full programme for its “Jubiläumsausgabe” (Jubilee Edition). As the release states: “The past, present and future also interact in the diverse concert programme ...
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WEB5 days ago · londonjazz on 25 August 2024 • ( 8 Comments ) The news of the death of guitarist Russell Malone on Friday 23 August 2024, at the age of just 60, comes as a totally unexpected shock. Fellow guitarist David O’Rourke remembers a […] Anthony Colwyn (1942-2024). A Tribute by Nigel Tully.
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WEBlondonjazz on 25 July 2024 • ( 4 Comments ) Louis Armstrong – Louis In London (Verve Records BBC – Album review by Len Weinreich) Allow me to suggest why this album, so extrovert, exuberant and life-enhancing, carries a poignant postscript.Sometime during 1968, […] More Posts. Posts about Album reviews written by londonjazz and rosagarland.
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WEBAug 30, 2021 · Andrew Cyrille Quartet – The News (ECM 3520703. CD review by Jon Turney) This superb follow up to the great drummer Andrew Cyrille’s 2016 quartet release The Declaration of Musical Independence reunites […] LondonJazz is a not-for profit venture, but may occasionally take on work as a paid ...
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WEBNov 24, 2022 · The Bad Plus at Ronnie Scott’s: The Bad Plus returned to Ronnie Scott’s for 4 shows on Monday and Tuesday night – the first time in years. They’ve swapped around their line-up, replacing Ethan Iverson with guitarist Ben Monder and Tenor Saxophonist Chris Speed.Reid Anderson and David King have been lifelong friends and remain the backbone of this band.