It is said that to copy from one person is plagiarism. To copy from two is research.
I have consulted Dan Morgenstern and Jim Burns, two of the few writers...
It is said that to copy from one person is plagiarism. To copy from two is research.
I have consulted Dan Morgenstern and Jim Burns, two of the few writers...
Esteemed US pianist and prominent composer Brad Mehldau used his time wisely during the COVID-19 pandemic. At home with his family based in the Netherlands, Mehldau wrote a suite of 12 short compositions which drew upon his experiences during lockdown. It was conceived, as the title suggests, in April 2020. In addition to this suite are three covers that round off a short but sweet record – 40 minutes in total.
The focal point of this album is not Mehldau but the musicians struggling through this global crisis. Therefore, one...
Nic Jones wonders if the tender jazz career nurtured by a college education and the jazz award will withstand the frost of post-viral austerity and general oversupply
Since reopening on the 20 August, the 606 Club in Chelsea, London has received plaudits for its safe presentation of jazz, including two five-star reviews and comments such as “it was very well organised, distanced and clean”.
Among the highlights in coming weeks are Lily Dior (Fri 4/9), Tony Kofi's "Portrait of Cannonball" (Sat 5/9), Purdy (Thu 10/9), Derek Nash (Sat 12/9), Wayne Hernandez (Sun 13/9) and Kat Eaton (Sun 20/9).
All the club’s shows can be seen and booked on the club’s site - https://www.606club.co.uk/events/
In addition...
The musicianship was exemplary, the soloing was eloquent and the compositions were striking. But what perhaps delighted most in Dinosaur’s performance was...
After the disappointment of his last CD (Konitz In Rio) it's good to hear Lee Konitz in good voice and in brilliant sound, thanks to this DDD CD.
The rhythm section is a new one for Konitz (on record at least) and whilst it is more intrusive than many he has used, the quartet mesh together very well. Pianist Fred Hersch is an almost uncannily empathetic accompanist, and the warmly sustained bass notes of Mike Richmond are complemented by the deftly sympathetic and cushioning drumming of Adam Nussbaum.
Fano is a small town in the region of Le Marche, in central Italy on the Adriatic coast. It's had a jazz festival since 1993, held across some of the town's very atmospheric venues. The main events this year were held at...
