Julian Argüelles’ Tetra is an immersive, hour-long sequence of material featuring” Kit Downes (piano), Sam Lasserson (bass) and James Maddren (drums). Known widely as an original member of seminal big band Loose Tubes, as well as for his outstanding involvement with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, smaller creative ensembles have always been close to
Click here for a CD or digital albums ALAC, FLAC MP3s and more Airplay for City Of Poets Jazz FM ‘The Performance Series’ (here) Jazz FM The Blueprint 2016 Releases Sampler by Cédric Hanriot & Jason Palmer The very essence of American trumpeter Jason Palmer and French pianist/composer Cédric
Preston Glasgow Lowe is the eponymous debut album from London-based trio David Preston (guitar), Kevin Glasgow (six-string electric bass) and Laurie Lowe (drums). The sheer, virtuosic rapidity of the playing found within these 65 minutes is striking – from the tumultuous, firecracker synchronicity of ‘C:\>PU’ and ‘Colour Possesses’ to the melodic
WWR founder, composer and bassist Michael Janisch has been recently featured in iBass Magazine (website) with a video (left) shot last October on his band’s autumn tour which took in just over 40 concerts promoting the new band and recent release double disc album Paradigm Shift. (scroll down to see the
Drummer Jeff Williams has graced innumerable New York and London stages over the years, making frequent Atlantic crossings between the two cities. With Outlier, his latest solo project, the accomplished band leader and composer collaborates with both seasoned and up-and-coming colleagues from the UK: Josh Arcoleo (tenor saxophone), Phil Robson (guitar),
Matt Ridley describes his latest release Mettã as “considered, composed/improvised music which might transport and entertain both listeners and players, creating and involving all in an awareness of the present.” The follow up to debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), this album from the British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley references themes
Since The National Youth Jazz Orchestra released its celebratory fiftieth anniversary double album NYJO FIFTY, the album has continued to receive great press. Here are the highlights from the latest: “A fine celebration of an institution that has done so much for jazz education in this country.” The Jazz Mann (full review)
Recent critical acclaim for Zhenya Strigalev’s latest release Never Group: “A surreal, impressive brew.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (website) “A maverick at the heart of modern jazz.” ★★★★ The Telegraph (live review) “An abstracted theatre of sound and experiment… ranging from 21st century bop to spooked jazz improv via deep-funk.” Sandy Brown Jazz (full review)