“A masterful repertoire of superb instrumentation and sumptuous arrangements.” Radio REC (FR) Much of the acclaim received to date for Euan Stevenson and Konrad Wiszniewski’s New Focus has centred on the pair’s ability to write beautiful, haunting melodies where every piece in the sequel balances emotional power with exquisite craftsmanship.
Official album trailer for Satori (left) Josephine Davies – saxophone Dave Whitford – bass Paul Clarvis – drums Latest press highlights for Satori (scroll down to see DownBeat feature) “Consistently inventive and witty… Testament to Davies’ lyrical flow and to her collaborators ability to go with it.”
Acclaimed London based singer-songwriter, keys man and producer Oli Rockberger starts his Sovereign tour on Weds 11th Oct. Oli Rockberger – piano/vocals Hannah Read – violin/vocals Giorgio Serci – guitar Michael Janisch – bass Marijus Alaksa – drums DATES October 11th – The Brook, Southampton October 12th – SoundCellar,
Click here: Unfiltered Universe for CDs, digital downloads and more “An imaginative composer and guitarist of considerable virtuosity, plus an ensemble of immense talent, are all factors that make this high calibre album, imbued with unfettered vigour and intrigue, a most satisfying affair.” ★★★★½ All About Jazz (full review) Completing
We’re pleased to share the official album trailer for Rez Abbasi‘s ‘Unfiltered Universe’ ft Rudresh Mahanthappa, Vijay Iyer, Johannes Weidenmueller and Dan Weiss with guest Elizabeth Mikhael which drops this Friday in the UK/Europe/Asia and on NOV 10th in the USA and Canada. “An imaginative composer and guitarist of considerable virtuosity, plus
Pre 0rder ‘Life of Sensitive Creatures’ here Radiating a venturesome singularity inspired as much by Maurice Ravel and Art Tatum as Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett or Aydin Esen, pianist Tony Tixier’s debut piano trio release, Life of Sensitive Creatures, features his original work alongside inspired interpretations in a
We’re pleased to announce the early 2018 release from the duo of saxophonist Tori Freestone and pianist Alcyona Mick. After working together in various ensembles in and out of the UK in recent years, Mick and Freestone decided to fuse their unique writing styles and improvisational approaches to record a
Pre-order Embodied Hope Embodied Hope by Andrew Bain New routes in musical exploration are at the heart of drummer Andrew Bain’s episodic suite, Embodied Hope – a project with pianist George Colligan, saxophonist Jon Irabagon and bassist Michael Janisch. An influential percussionist and educator based in Birmingham, England
We’re pleased tohear that revered composer, conductor, producer and arranger Mike Gibbs has been awarded a Gold Badge for his contribution to the world of music. The Gold Badge Awards celebrate the unique contribution of individuals, who have supported or inspired the UK songwriting and composing community. During his career spanning more
Moment Frozen – CDs, FLACS, ALACS, Digital Downloads and more With an invigorating spirit embodying the sequential, macrocosmic concept of ‘order, unpredictability, then descent into disorder’ (originally launched and explored in the debut album New Era), London-based alto saxophonist Dee Byrne’s five-piece Entropi continue their extra-terrestrial flight with Moment