British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley has a series of shows coming up including a collaboration with Brighton based New Generation Jazz tomorrow which includes a free workshop with the Quartet. He is also launching a new sextet project this Spring whose line up includes saxophonist Tori Freestone. More on
“Mr. Colligan favors an earthy, assertive style, putting him in a lineage that includes McCoy Tyner, John Hicks and Mulgrew Miller.” – New York Times Whirlwind is pleased to announce the signing of world-renowned pianist and composer George Colligan, not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but
The hallmark of NYSQ‘s playing is an easy rapport with one another developed through ten years of playing together and interpreting jazz classics in a highly engaging and personal way. NYSQ’s recording, Power of 10 featuring David Berkman (piano), Tim Armacost (sax), Gene Jackson (drums) and Michael Janisch (bass) continues to be well received by
Zhenya Strigalev takes ‘Never Group‘ on tour in Europe next month. Scroll down for dates and details. Read Jazz in Europe‘s tour preview: here Here are some highlights from Never Groups last European tour: “Pleasing, positive music, full of life, catchy yet complex… An amusing ride through today’s urban jazz jungle
“A striking debut… Spencer is a very promising arrival.” “Trumpeter/composer Henry Spencer is a recent conservatoire graduate, but his spectacular technique and strong musical character make him sound like an old hand.” The Guardian (full review) The Reasons Don’t Change Henry Spencer – trumpet Nick Costley-White – guitar
Satori, official album launch show at 606 Club, London Tues 21st Feb 2017. Josephine Davies – saxophone Dave Whitford – bass Paul Clarvis – drums More details and tickets “Davies…a fluid, sumptuous sound” Jazzwise “Davies… high class… assured and highly skilled” The Jazz Mann
Infinitude is the debut release from sisters Ingrid and Christine Jensen which launches at New York’s Jazz Gallery tomorrow. Scroll down to see the feature in the latest edition of DownBeat magazine. Information and tickets: here Ingrid Jensen – trumpet Christine Jensen – saxophone Ben Monder – guitar, Matt Clohesy – bass
2017 Releases Sampler by Mark Lewandowski Thomas Wright ‘Fats’ Waller was a true entertainer; a New York trailblazer of his time (1920s to early 1940s), turning out hundreds of songs including those which would become established standards, such as ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ and ‘Jitterbug Waltz’. A jocular, larger-than-life
The Reasons Don’t Change Henry Spencer and Juncture Trumpet player and composer Henry Spencer launched his début quintet album The Reasons Don’t Change ft. Nick Costley-White (guitar), Matt Robinson (piano, keyboards), Andrew Robb (double bass) and David Ingamells (drums) at a sold out show at Dean Street, Soho’s Pizza Express Jazz Club last
Click here for a CD, digital albums, ALAC, FLAC, MP3s and more An improvisatory trio project reflecting the definition of its Buddhist title Satori – a moment of enlightening presence and inner spaciousness away from the clutter of thought – finds British saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies collaborating with sidemen
British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley has a series of shows coming up including a collaboration with Brighton based New Generation Jazz tomorrow which includes a free workshop with the Quartet. He is also launching a new sextet project this Spring whose line up includes saxophonist Tori Freestone. More on 
“Mr. Colligan favors an earthy, assertive style, putting him in a lineage that includes McCoy Tyner, John Hicks and Mulgrew Miller.” – New York Times Whirlwind is pleased to announce the signing of world-renowned pianist and composer George Colligan, not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but 
The hallmark of NYSQ‘s playing is an easy rapport with one another developed through ten years of playing together and interpreting jazz classics in a highly engaging and personal way. NYSQ’s recording, Power of 10 featuring David Berkman (piano), Tim Armacost (sax), Gene Jackson (drums) and Michael Janisch (bass) continues to be well received by 
Satori, official album launch show at 606 Club, London Tues 21st Feb 2017. Josephine Davies – saxophone Dave Whitford – bass Paul Clarvis – drums More details and tickets “Davies…a fluid, sumptuous sound” Jazzwise “Davies… high class… assured and highly skilled” The Jazz Mann 
Infinitude is the debut release from sisters Ingrid and Christine Jensen which launches at New York’s Jazz Gallery tomorrow. Scroll down to see the feature in the latest edition of DownBeat magazine. Information and tickets: here Ingrid Jensen – trumpet Christine Jensen – saxophone Ben Monder – guitar, Matt Clohesy – bass 
2017 Releases Sampler by Mark Lewandowski Thomas Wright ‘Fats’ Waller was a true entertainer; a New York trailblazer of his time (1920s to early 1940s), turning out hundreds of songs including those which would become established standards, such as ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ and ‘Jitterbug Waltz’. A jocular, larger-than-life 
The Reasons Don’t Change Henry Spencer and Juncture Trumpet player and composer Henry Spencer launched his début quintet album The Reasons Don’t Change ft. Nick Costley-White (guitar), Matt Robinson (piano, keyboards), Andrew Robb (double bass) and David Ingamells (drums) at a sold out show at Dean Street, Soho’s Pizza Express Jazz Club last 
Click here for a CD, digital albums, ALAC, FLAC, MP3s and more An improvisatory trio project reflecting the definition of its Buddhist title Satori – a moment of enlightening presence and inner spaciousness away from the clutter of thought – finds British saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies collaborating with sidemen