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Aka Moon energise Edinburgh’s Thrill: Jazz From Brussels

Thursday, February 14, 2019

There’s a new relationship in town, or rather, spanning two towns.

Bonsai Get Out Of A Jam With Groove-Laden Re-Boot At The Vortex

Monday, February 11, 2019

While a name change can spark an invigorating re-boot for many groups, the brand U-turn does pose a distinct set of industry challenges which only those with the proper stuff can weather.

François Bourassa Quartet shoot Number 9 narratives at The Blue Arrow, Glasgow

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

This intimate space in Glasgow’s recently opened hub of jazz activity in the city’s Sauchiehall Street boasts a sound system of which the owners are rightfully proud.

Stuff chop-up Cronenberg, Downes and Challenger get organic and Esinam goes Afro-futurist at Flagey

Monday, February 4, 2019

As the 10-day Brussels Jazz Festival progressed into its second phase, there were sets to excite devotees of both Heavenly and Hellish imagery.

Tony Kofi Quintet Hop On A Cannonball Run At Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

It was Alan Barnes who once said, "Dead names sell seats", but it would be quite wrong to ascribe such base motives to 'A Portrait Of Cannonball'.

Mo Foster & Friends make moves at Half Moon, Putney

Monday, January 14, 2019

A Wednesday in early January is never likely to entice the largest audience to an evening of live jazz, but there was a good turnout on the 9th at the Half Moon in Putney to be treated to the classiest playing from six of the UK's top musicians in the shape of Mo Foster & Friends.

Kamaal Kicks It At Komedia

Friday, January 11, 2019

"This ain’t jazz, this is blue funk", declares the evenings’ special guest, an unnamed compadre from Brooklyn who appears mid-set to contribute some stream-of-consciousness verbal meandering, but there’s a definite Gilles Petersen demographic to tonight’s sold-out show, Herbie’s ‘Sly’ is playing as walk-on music, and Kamaal Williams has just been announced as a Love Supreme headliner, so what’s in a definition? Decked out in bucket hat, big shades and gold tooth, Williams looks ready to take on...