15th August 2016: Jeff Williams: Autumn tour dates and latest reviews for recent release ‘Outlier’ ft. Josh Arcoleo, Phil Robson, Kit Downes and Sam Lasserson

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),

12th August 2016: “The Live Show should be riveting.” Jazz Views on Tori Freestone’s ‘El Barranco’ + ★★★★ review from The Jazz Mann.

“Freestone has established a remarkable mastery over the border territory where composition meets improvisation and her trio’s collective sound is consistently intelligent and increasingly unique.” ★★★★ – The Jazz Mann (full review) “This music is finely pitched between the accessible and the challenging, as the instinctive empathy between the players

12th August 2016: ★★★★ review from BBC Music Magazine for Donna Lewis’ ‘Brand New Day’ plus reviews from Jazzwise Magazine, London Jazz News and live show review.

‘I Love You Always Forever’ was such a huge hit for the multi-platinum artist Donna Lewis; a #1 chart hit / dance-pop classic for which people around the globe still have boundless affection – the 1996 song will always be the one for which many fans know her. But the

12th August 2016: Monocled Man (Rory Simmons) to release ‘We Drift Meridian’ ft. Chris Montague, Jon Scott with Emilia Mårtensson and Ed Begley on 23rd Sept. Official album launch at The Vortex 4th October.

  You wouldn’t even know they were there… but the minute islands and atolls amidst the vastness of our world’s oceans provide intriguing inspiration for Monocled Man’s second album, We Drift Meridian – a concept devised by trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Rory Simmons. With established colleagues Chris Montague (electric guitar) and

11th August 2016: ★★★★ from The Scotsman for New Focus On Song. Official release date 19th August.

New Focus On Song has received an enthusiastic response from the music press prior to its official release next week. Here are the highlights: “Luscious moments as jazz and string quartets entwine… a highly organic and lyrical collaboration.” ★★★★ The Scotsman (full review) An album of clever, original music.” All About

10th August 2016: Subscribe to Jazzwise Magazine this month and receive a copy of Matt Ridley’s Mettã.

Subscribers to Jazzwise Magazine this month will receive a copy of Matt Ridleys critically acclaimed release Mettã (scroll down to hear a full length track from the album). The follow up to his debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), Matt Ridley’s latest album Mettã – a title and concept referencing themes of benevolence

8th August 2016: Preston-Glasgow-Lowe to appear at Tokyo’s Billboard Live October 5th 2016

Preston-Glasgow-Lowe, whose eponymous debut album was released earlier this year to a flurry of critical acclaim from around the globe, will be making their first appearance in Japan in October of this year at Billboard Live Tokyo. More information: here Writing and performing together since 2012, London-based David Preston (guitar), Kevin

5th August 2016: Ryan Quigley to release ‘What Doesn’t Kill You’ Sept 9 ft Steve Hamilton, Paul Booth, Michael Janisch and Clarence Penn + British Isles launch tour with guest Geoffrey Keezer, album launch at Pizza Express in London Sept 5

. Official worldwide release date: September 9, 2016 click here for more info and preview tracks Click here for tickets to the album launch concert on Sept 5 at Pizza Express Jazz Club in London. . Enjoying a career which includes key roles with prominent UK symphony orchestras and big

4th August 2016: New London dates added to Andre Canniere’s ‘The Darkening Blue’ album launch tour

“One of the most compelling artists on the current London jazz scene”   The Scotsman   This autumn will see the release of trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere’s third Whirlwind album, following  Forward Space and Coalescence. The Darkening Blue is inspired by poems of Rainer Maria Rilke and Charles Bukowski

27th July 2016: Time Out London ‘Critics Choice’ – Tori Freestone launches ‘El Barranco’ at 606 Club tonight plus UK tour dates

A formidable improvisers’ showcase of reflectiveness and fierce intensity.” ★★★★ The Guardian (full review) “The three musicians gel together perfectly, exuding skill and harmony within an all-too-rarely heard chordless formation.” ★★★★ All About Jazz (full review) Tori Freestone will be at the 606 Jazz Club, London this evening to launch her

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