Category: Jazz
Scott Murphy – a dream of form. Self-released in April 2024. Album review.
Nowadays, as Scottish jazz renown sweeps across the UK, there are some Scots who, having moved out of the UK…
Glasshopper – ‘I’m Not Telling You Anything’. Album review. Clonmell Jazz Social (vinyl, CD, digital) Release date: 28 June 2024.
So much has been written about the obvious negatives of the covid pandemic, less so about the occasional positives. Emerging…
London-based, bass-less trio Glasshopper’s energising new single ‘Grunge’ is due out on 8th December
Saxophonist Jonathan Chung is joined by fellow Scot, drummer Corrie Dick plus guitarist James Kitchman. Dick’s pattering drums opens the…
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…
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/
An album review that Scottish Jazz Space’s FM wrote for Jazz in Europe & Women in Jazz Media. This album is like a breath of fresh air, leans into the avant-garde and has a social conscience – what’s not to like?! Café OTO and Jazz At The Glad, take note!
https://jazzineurope.mfmmedia.nl/2023/05/cd-review-diana-torti-and-sabino-de-bari-its-all-we-have/
Based between London and Scotland, top drawer jazz pianist Gabriel Latchin has decided to start his new album launch tour, tomorrow Sunday 23rd April, at The Edinburgh Society of Musicians, Edinburgh. Here is my review of his beautiful new album, Viewpoint, in LondonJazz.
https://londonjazznews.com/2023/04/22/65643/
Glasgow Jazz Festival line-up announced today, with tickets on sale now!! Wednesday 14th – Sunday 18th June 2023. Over 30 shows across 5 days. Loads of great music from within Scotland and beyond!
Full line up and tickets at: http://jazzfest.co.uk