Now well into his ninth decade, sax legend Charles Lloyd shows no sign of slowing down. Stuart Nicholson talks to the great man and discovers a musician still brimming with energy and creativity
From in-demand session player to a stand-out solo artist, Poppy Daniels mixes up post-bop with funk and fusion. Despite her effortless playing, the trumpeter’s confidence as a bandleader was hard-won, as Gail Tasker discovered when they spoke
The Norwegian sax star selects the five albums that are the most important to him
One of the most gifted – and exciting – guitarists of her generation, Mary Halvorson is back with a thrilling new album that pays tribute to two undersung musical heroes and explores the mysteries of Tarot cards
Guitarist, composer and bandleader Billy Marrows’ latest project is inspired by the death of his mother – but as Eddie Myer discovers, it’s no funereal rite, but a joyous celebration of a life well lived
The band Hejira, who perform covers of Joni Mitchell’s jazzier material, are no mere tribute act. Instead they offer entertaining new insights into some extraordinary music. Peter Jones meets the group’s leader, guitarist Pete Oxley, and singer Hattie Whitehead
Oakland-raised Ambrose Akinmusire has always eschewed the usual trumpet clichés to forge a unique sound full of powerful emotions. Leaving the Blue Note label after five acclaimed albums, he begins a new adventure on Nonesuch with Owl Song, with Bill Frisell and Herlin Riley
Outstanding new releases from Charles Lloyd, Julian Lage, Vijay Iyer Trio, Empirical and more
Ahead of his headline show at London's Barbican on 23 May, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti spoke to David Gallant about his life in music and the instruments he’s played over the years.
A great introduction to just a few of Duke Ellington's finest moments on record selected by Brian Priestley
