203 articles
Peter Gamble
Peter has contributed to Jazz Journal and many other music publications over more decades than he cares to remember. He has written or contributed to a number of books including the late 1980s collaboration with the late photographer Peter Symes entitled Focus On Jazz. His writing has not been confined to the music world - he has also written on cricket, football and horse racing, all part of a sporting passion that runs parallel with his love of jazz.
Elvin Jones: Revival – Live At Pookie’s Pub
Previously unreleased set has the drummer leading Joe Farrell, Billy Greene, Larry Young and Wilbur Little at a small New York venue in 1967
Michael Feinberg: Blues Variant
Powerful bassist leads Noah Preminger, Dave Liebman and others in a hard-bop set that at times edges towards freer territory
East Axis: No Subject
Gerald Cleaver, Kevin Ray, Scott Robinson and Matthew Shipp play restless, largely unstructured, seemingly improvised music
Bangkok Lingo: Tomorrow’s Finally Here
Norwegian quintet forsakes the chaste Nordic stereotype for a combination of funky rhythm and world music topped with punchy horn solos
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The Billy Taylor Trio: Custom Taylored & Uptown
Fresh Sound have combined on one CD two 1960 Taylor albums featuring his new trio with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Ray Mosca
The Bad Plus: The Bad Plus
The renowned piano trio, now a piano-less quartet with guitar and tenor, sets aside pop covers to play a varied set of originals
John Coltrane & Kenny Burrell
The last meeting for the saxophonist and guitarist before their styles radically diverged is revivified in yellow vinyl
Kirk Lightsey: Live At Smalls Jazz Club
The veteran pianist is joined by Mark Whitfield, Santi DeBriano and Victor Lewis in a mix of the contemplative and straightahead
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Judy Niemack: What’s Love?
Singer somewhat redolent of Sheila Jordan presents a programme ranging from Mel Tormé to Tina Turner, aided by Peter Bernstein and others
Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes
The bass luminary takes a compendious turn through the jazz repertoire, variously with Russell Malone, Bill Frisell and the WDR big band
The Joe Harriott Quintet: Swings High
In 1967, the Jamaican saxophonist, noted for his avant-garde and cross-genre jazz, reconnected with swing and standards
Dirik Schilgen JazzGrooves: Out Into New
German drummer leads saxophone, guitar and bass in a modern set that reminds at times of 60s Getz, at others of John Scofield's 90s combos
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