Acclaimed saxophonist, composer and bandleader Branford Marsalis speaks to Alyn Shipton about the ins-and-outs of his latest album, The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul, the art of arranging, solo performance and the timeless wisdom of Art Blakey This is an extract from Jazzwise Issue #239 – to read the full article click here to Subscribe, save money and get a fantastic jazz CD FREE.
The work of ever-evolving saxophonist, and sometime singer, Trish Clowes has often drawn its inspiration from art beyond music.
Andy Robson speaks to Mike and Kate Westbrook about the pair’s creative partnership of more than 45 years.
The 100th birthday of Nat King Cole give us all an opportunity to return to the music this hugely important artist, writes Peter A. Coclanis
Rising through the ranks of contemporary saxophonists, Chris Potter has become one of the most admired, studied and inspiring players operating today.
Despite his undoubted pedigree and influence on many of today’s generation of jazz practitioners, trumpet maestro Alphonso ‘Dizzy’ Reece’s place in the pantheon of greats remains obscure.
Rymden, the triumvirate of Norwegian keyboardist Bugge Wesseltoft, and Swedes drummer Magnus Öström and bassist Dan Berglund are a new Euro-jazz supergroup to be reckoned with.
With British jazz once more in the spotlight it seems apt that the idiosyncratic forebears of the music should again be stepping into the limelight – none more so than two maverick virtuosos of the piano: Brit-jazz hero Keith Tippett and typhoon-force soloist Matthew Bourne.
Following hot on the heels of 2017’s critically acclaimed album Fly Or Die, New York-based trumpeter Jaimie Branch is riding high right now.
Days On Earth, the latest album by saxophonist Mark Lockheart, documents the culmination of his experiences writing for expanded ensembles.
