“A unified set of pieces in contrasting moods and styles… which aims to engage the listener throughout… and it succeeds.” Hi-Fi News “Album Choice” for September (2015) (website) Ivo Neame, takes a side step from his octet and other projects to release this exciting new quintet title Strata. Collaborating
August’s edition of Jazzwise Magazine includes features on pianist Ivo Neame and guitarist Ant Law. Visit Jazzwise to see the articles in full and scroll down to hear a full length track from Strata and Zero Sum World. The Ivo Neame Quintet (Strata) has performed to enthusiastic audiences up and down the
JazzTimes has published a feature on guitarist Matthew Stevens who has recently released his debut album as leader, Woodwork with Grammy-nominated pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist Vicente Archer, drummer Eric Doob and percussionist Paulo Stagnaro. Read more at JazzTimes… Matthew Stevens – Processional – Woodwork
Joel Harrison officially launches Spirit House with shows at New York’s Cornelia Street Café this weekend. Performances are 9pm and 10.30pm on Friday 31st July and Saturday 1st August. With Joel will be Brian Blade, Ralph Alessi, Kermit Driscoll and Peter Apfelbaum. (see more) Says Harrison, “The new recording came
Matthew Stevens talks to DownBeat Magazine about recent release Woodwork. This feature appears in the Players section of the September edition Here’s a live recording of ‘Processional’ from Woodwork
Enjoying some 25 years as a highly respected sideman on the New York circuit, and a regular performer at Greenwich Village’s popular 55 Bar, multi-faceted jazz guitarist Pete McCann brings his fifth solo album to Whirlwind Recordings – a quintet recording of all-new material which distills his vast experience
Alex Garnett and George Crowley will be appearing at this month’s Jazz in The Round at London’s Cockpit Theatre. The Cockpit continues to support ‘Jazz In The Round’, their monthly Monday night of live Jazz hosted by Jez Nelson. On July 27 a trio of cutting edge acts is bolstered
Bassist and composer Matt Ridley will release his new album Mettã in February of next year. The follow up to his debut solo recording Thymos, the album will feature Ridley’s longstanding trio (George Hart – drums and John Turville – piano) as well as saxophonist and composer Jason Yarde, who has become
“This is a project that mixes heart, soul, intellect and wit to create music that might move in different ways… to open a door inside the listener that helps to experience something which takes them on a journey.” – Joel Harrison Spirit House has received
We are pleased to bring you news of the release of Jeff Williams’ album ‘Outlier‘ in March of next year featuring: Phil Robson, Josh Arcoleo, Sam Lasserson and Kit Downes. OUTLIER: Something (or someone) that lies outside the main body or group of which it is a part. “That’s a rough