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Thomas Fletcher

Thomas engaged in his passion for music from the early age of eight, receiving saxophone lessons before deciding to embrace his musical passion with his studies.  Thomas currently writes for Jazz Journal and Jazz In Europe investing his time on writing album reviews, interviewing musicians and writing reviews on live performances. Thomas states the proudest moment of his brief journalism career was interviewing saxophonist Chris Potter. 

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...

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...
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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...

Will Glaser: Climbing In Circles

Born in Nottinghamshire, drummer Will Glaser graduated in 2014 after studying jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. At present,...

Obituary: Sammy Nestico

The American Dream suggests that for those ready to work hard, America will deliver success. For Luigi Nistico, a small boy from Naples...

Mick Foster: Live At The Vortex

We’ve had to wait eight years since Mick Foster last released an album but if there was ever an appropriate time to bring out...
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Charlie Parker: Plays Cole Porter

Whether its Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Rodgers And Hart Song Book or Oscar Peterson Plays Harold Arlen, the idea of a “songbook” was one...

Yellowjackets + WDR Big Band: Jackets XL

Jackets XL will not come as a surprise to close followers of the Yellowjackets. Frontline member and woodwind specialist Bob Mintzer’s affiliation with the...

Nightports: w/Betamax

“Nightports is based on a simple but unbreakable rule of restriction: only sounds produced by the featured musician can be used. Nothing else. These...

Massimiliano Coclite: Midnight / Sun

Placed among the best Italian crooners since 2012 by Jazziz magazine, Massimiliano Coclite has made a name for himself on the European scene. He...
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