British trio Preston – Glasgow – Lowe release their eponymous debut album with an energetic and technically thrilling record of original material. Writing and performing together since 2012, London-based David Preston (guitar), Kevin Glasgow (six-string electric bass) and Laurie Lowe (drums) have steadily honed their own particular style of complex
“Contemporary lyricism with an infectious percussive undercurrent from the eloquent bassist.” Jazzwise Magazine “A very good album by an excellent quartet.” ★★★★ All About Jazz Click here for a CD or digital albums (ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more) As a leader, British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley is a specifically investigative
Officially released tomorrow, Matt Ridley’s Mettã is already creating much interest and has a full feature in this months issue of Jazzwise Magazine. (click image to read) Matt also talked to Chris Philips of Jazz FM for his Saturday evening show ‘The Blueprint’ click the link to (listen again)
String Theory is the third release from London-based Partikel (Duncan Eagles, Max Luthert and Eric Ford). As well as a nineteen date tour starting next week and taking in venues in England, Wales and Scotland, Partikel are working on a tour in Europe later this year and the first confirmed date is at
Patrick Cornelius celebrates the official New York CD Release for While We’re Still Young with a special concert on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cornelia Street Cafe. While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by this critically acclaimed, award-winning saxophonist and composer and brings together seven of
Russian-born, London-based alto saxophonist Zhenya Strigalev follows up his 2015 Whirlwind sextet release Robin Goodie with his new trio project Never Group. Recorded over two days in Berlin with the rhythm section of electric bassist Tim Lefebvre and drummer Eric Harland – as well as welcoming guests such as keyboardist John
Across a career spanning four decades, it would seem easiest to consider the musicians with whom Jeff Williams hasn’t worked. A respected stalwart of the international jazz circuit, the American drummer has notably rubbed shoulders with Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, John Abercrombie and Joe
Next month New York based guitarist Matthew Stevens will embark on a series of European dates to present his debut album as leader, Woodwork. For more details on tour dates and how to get tickets click: here Heralded as one of the most promising young artists in contemporary jazz music through
Partikel ((Duncan Eagles, Max Luthert and Eric Ford) will embark on another extensive tour of the UK next month. Two particular highlights will be 7th April which will see the full String Theory line-up at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club as part of a special ‘Brit-Jazz’ triple bill and an appearance at Love Supreme
British tenorist Sam Crockatt brings the energy and immediacy of his quartet to Whirlwind on Mells Bells, an album of peppy live-feel studio performances which illuminate and elaborate on the leader’s eight original compositions. Crockatt (a member of London-based Loop Collective) collaborates with many of today’s increasingly successful contemporary jazz