Launching ‘Realms’ into the world

A Nordic sensibility in multi-instrumental duo jazz

An emotional celebration of a deep respect for Brazilian culture

Legend takes on new sextet

Compositions and solos celebrate 80 years of the Metropole Orchestra

Re-composed standards

Still Waters running deep through the Vortex

Tina Carr’s band helps launch her album

Celebrating Scotland as the birthplace of jazz (maybe)

Exuberant jazz from the Netherlands

Swedish sonic shape-shifting

Piano, sax and drums at the soul of Mammal Hands

European jazz in waters that run deep

Brazilian rhythms bring the sun

An extraordinary gig at one of my favourite venues

Setting the stage for big jazz anniversaries at Cheltenham 

Lockheart and Muoneké do more than pay tribute

A gospel-infused hybrid tribute

Understated, dynamic dexterity

Maria Schneider  is a true musical genius and it was such an honour that I was able to interview her for Harmonious World  in 2020. Now she has released a new EP - ‘American Crow’ - that is an extension of her wonderful album ‘Data Lords’. Schneider says: “Every time I hear my band play, I witness the magic of listening. A true jazz improvisor thrives on listening ... Jazz shines a light on what we are allowing to slip away in our brittle and fractured world, making our art f