by Andy Hamilton, Jazz Journal The 1973 concert that marked the pianist’s return to the stage is issued in full for the first time, giving first exposure to the unissued … Read More
By Peter Gamble, Jazz Journal “Drummer Mike Clark cemented his reputation as a musician to be reckoned with when part of Herbie Hancock’s band in the early 70s and his … Read More
By Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal The start of Hilary Kole’s career as a jazz vocalist dates to 1998. As a very young vocalist she did the obligatory club sets of … Read More
By Jeremy Isaac, Jazz Journal Chicago-tutored, Houston-based vibist Baker shows a debt to jazz while mixing it up with strings and a Stevie Wonder cover. Read more here.
By Barry Witherden, Jazz Journal As I have observed when reviewing previous Moffett albums (well, it saves the effort of thinking of something original to say) Moffett is a virtuoso … Read More
By Betsy Bell, Jazz Journal Dara Tucker’s new album features 11 covers of some carefully chosen tracks that, as she says, refer “to the hope that our society will develop … Read More
By Betsy Bell, Jazz Journal Burnett has brought the playfulness and improvisational character of jazz to opera, and the dramatic poise of opera to jazz. read more here.
By Gordon Jack, Jazz Journal Charlie Rosen’s 8-Bit Big Band explores what the press-release calls “The Great Video Game Songbook” on this, their third release. The ensemble is essentially a … Read More
By Gordon Jack, Jazz Journal Charlie Rosen’s 8-Bit Big Band explores what the press-release calls “The Great Video Game Songbook” on this, their third release. The ensemble is essentially a … Read More
By Gareth Thomas, Jazz Journal UK As rioting spreads across the US in response to the murder of George Floyd, the lyrics of the title track of Chicago Yestet’s third … Read More
