Month: July 2023
A wee review in Jazz In Europe by SJS’s FM, of trombonist Alex Paxton’s latest album, ‘Happy Music for Orchestra.’ “As usual, although not strictly jazz, it might be characterised as neo-classical embracing improvisation, with obvious technical including rhythmic smarts – all of which make it an intriguing prospect for those of us who enjoy modern jazz.” Full review below..
https://jazzineurope.mfmmedia.nl/2023/07/cd-review-alex-paxton-happy-music-for-orchestra/
Hidden Waves Quartet – ‘Coloured Stones’. Album review.
“The original concept for the music was that things can happen to us or around us in cycles and waves…
Great new (digital) magazine from Women in Jazz Media – showcasing lots of amazing women musicians and jazz photographers! Link below..
https://womeninjazzmedia.com/Women-in-Jazz-Media-Magazine-July-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1zmaE3vEG9u0_HHd2dwSOMv4nW6hxdB-B8hvCaSTS9Ewh3yEBJu7L9seQ
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Scottish guitarist and composer Simon Thacker’s 2019 classical-jazz album, Tàradh, was a highly successful fusion of those musical genres, appreciated by fans of both genres. Since then he has continued to explore various forms, perhaps especially from a foundation of Western Classical and Indian Classical and Folk.
Photo credit: Nitesh Anand As part of the Made In Scotland showcase, this August he has a new project, in…
The Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland’s tenor saxophonist Simon Herberholz can be heard on this latest, beautiful and thoughtful album from Italian double bassist and composer, Roberto Bonati. Here is my (FM’s) review of the album, for LondonJazz.
https://londonjazznews.com/2023/07/20/roberto-bonati-and-parmafrontiere-orchestra-la-fola-de-loca-over-time/
Live review: Sue McKenzie Trio + Friends The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh, 16th July 2023
Last night Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival-goers were treated at The Jazz Bar, to a slightly over 1 hour set…
Starts today Friday 14th July!! Jazz At The Glad’s first year anniversary, at Glasgow’s The Glad Cafe. Details below.
More details here: https://www.facebook.com/jazzattheglad
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Huge Congratulations to Jazz at The Blue Lamp!!!
JATBL says: “We’ve just won Jazz Venue of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards! Pauline Black was there in…