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Tom Fletcher
Tom engaged in his passion for music from an early age, receiving saxophone lessons before deciding to embrace his musical passion with his studies.
Tom states the proudest moment of his brief writing spell was interviewing saxophonist Chris Potter.
The Gareth Lockrane Big Band at Pizza Express Jazz Club
After a short absence from the Pizza due to the pandemic, forcing them to abandon their 2020 concert, Gareth Lockrane was back for his...
Wes Montgomery: The Incredible Jazz Guitar Of Wes Montgomery
Before realising that this album even existed, I had already listened to most of the tracks through recommendations or playlists. When I was at...
Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory at Ronnie Scott’s
Mark Kavuma is arguably one of the leading trumpeters walking the British jazz scene right now. His Banger Factory band were here to join...
Louis Prima: The Wildest!
Fans of The Jungle Book will be familiar with the work and entertainment of Louis Prima. He played himself in the 1967 animated musical...
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Joel Frahm: The Bright Side
Joel Frahm has been based in New York for almost 30 years but has now settled in Nashville. He is still one of the...
Scott Hamilton – tuned into Europe
The first time I saw Scott Hamilton live was at Chichester Jazz Club and ever since, I have had a connection to his sound....
Snorre Kirk Quartet: Going Up
When I first heard that Snorre Kirk was releasing another album with Stephen Riley after the success brought by Tangerine Rhapsody, I knew that...
The Biscodini Organ Trio: Lockdown
When I think of an organ trio, there’s usually one name that immediately springs to mind - Jimmy Smith. Last year marked the 65th...
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Scott Hamilton Quartet at the Pizza Express Jazz Club, London
At long last, after a small break, seasoned Dean Street visitor Scott Hamilton finally came back to Pizza Express on the club’s return from...
Junior Mance: The Albums Collection 1959-62
After a long and successful career which began in the bebop era, Junior Mance sadly passed away in January 2021. In timely fashion, Junior...
Sam Braysher Trio at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho
Dave Kelly is quoted in the Guardian as saying, “I can’t think of another alto saxophonist with a sound quite like Sam Braysher’s”. On...
Nick Elmer Quartet at MAP Studio Café, London
The MAP Studio Cafe was the location for an intimate performance led by emerging guitarist, Nick Elmer. This quaint little venue in Kentish Town...
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