Drummer Tim Doyle can often be caught scattering rhythms for such London operatives as Maisha and Cykada but, as our own Nick Hasted discovered, it’s with his Chiminyo solo project, with its software patches and sequencer patterns, that Doyle really gets to express himself
Saxophonist Scott Hamilton talks about the album that changed his life, Illinois Jacquet’s Bottoms Up
Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the legendary Art Ensemble of Chicago show no signs of slowing down. The group’s new double-album, We Are On The Edge, finds longstanding members Roscoe Mitchell and Famoudou Don Moye joined by guests including Nicole Mitchell, Tomeka Reid and Dudu Kouyate on a typically adventurous set. It’s a fitting testament to this iconic, ever-challenging band, who took Paris by storm in the late 1960s, and remain as relevant as ever. Don Moye tells it like it is to...
The guitarist, whose new album Eleven is out now, talks to David Gallant about his formative years in music and his favourite instrument choices
Pianist Marcin Wasilewski talks about the album that changed his life, Keith Jarrett Standards Trio’s Tribute
Canadians Ingrid and Christine Jensen are among the most well-known siblings in jazz. Renowned instrumentalists and bandleaders in their own right since the 1990s, they’ve contributed to the bands of Maria Schneider and Darcy James Argue, among others. They speak to Selwyn Harris about their special relationship, musical inspirations and gender equality issues
It’s that time again when we ask our crack team of writers, assorted taste-makers and trend-spotters to gaze into their crystal balls and divine the names set to shine in the year ahead
The UK’s new jazz scene has had another barnstorming year with the likes of Cassie Kinoshi’s SEED Ensemble receiving a Mercury Prize nomination and all-star seven piece Nérija making waves with their appearance on Later… with Jools Holland, and with many bands tearing it up at festivals at home and abroad. With the likes of Steam Down and KOKOROKO set to release albums in 2020, here’s 10 of the best from the last year to get you going…
With his supple basslines and effortlessly warm tone, bassist Daniel Casimir has been the driving force behind new festival stars such as Nubya Garcia and Joe Armon-Jones. Now stepping out as a solo artist, Casimir spoke to Nick Hasted about his spiritual blend of Mingus, bebop and soul on his debut album These Days
Acclaimed double-bassist Dave Holland might have made his name performing with Miles Davis, Chick Corea and Anthony Braxton, but it is arguably on his own recordings that some of his most rewarding performances can be heard. Stuart Nicholson caught up with Holland before the release of his latest album, Good Hope, which matches him once more with his hotshot Crosscurrents trio featuring saxophonist Chris Potter and percussionist Zakir Hussain
