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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.
Joy Ellis: Dwell
After recording her debut album in 2017, Life On Land, London-based pianist Joy Ellis has released her second, with the same line-up as the...
Shuffle Demons: Crazy Time
Crazy Time, the Shuffle Demons' first album in six years, features 10 original tracks, nine of which written by Juno award winner Richard Underhill...
Ornette Coleman: The Shape Of Jazz To Come
This reissue is titled The Shape Of Jazz To Come but actually contains three important Coleman albums - The Shape Of Jazz To Come,...
Sonny Rollins: Saxophone Colossus
Simply titled - but it would catch the eye of any jazz connoisseur. This rich reissue is actually a double-CD compilation of four major...
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Peter Hand Big Band: Hand Painted Dream
Following on from their 2014 release Out Of Hand showcasing saxophonist Houston Person, the Peter Hand Big Band are back with yet another mesmerising...
LJF 2019: Joe Lovano’s Trio Tapestry + Elina Duni and Rob Luft
This concert was one of several in an all-day celebration at the Southbank Centre to mark the 50th anniversary of ECM Records. The Queen...
LJF 2019: Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah + Madison McFerrin
This performance added a new level of intensity and spiritual meaning to the EFG London Jazz Festival. It drew a wide demographic of jazz enthusiasts...
LJF 2019: Matt Roberts Biggish Band
Directed by Matt Roberts, this 13-piece band were back again for another passionate night of music making. Roberts has delved into both jazz and...
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Daniel Casimir & Tess Hirst: These Days
Notable name on the UK jazz scene, Daniel Casimir has performed alongside musicians such as Jason Rebello, Nathan Facey, Nubya Garcia and Jazz Messenger...
Michael J Bolton: Earthrise
This album focuses on NASA’s Apollo 11 project, which flew to the moon and back in the late 1960s; it celebrates the 50th anniversary,...
Enrico Rava & Joe Lovano: Roma
Supreme performer of Italian jazz, Enrico Rava has collaborated with American woodwind master Joe Lovano in creating a live album at Rome’s Auditorium Parco...
Surefire Sweat: Surefire Sweat
Surefire Sweat, a Toronto-based ensemble, have released their self-titled debut album. Primarily led by first time band-leader Larry Graves, this eight-piece group of musicians...
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