Features

Colin Towns - Band On The Run

Blue Touch Paper heralds a stimulating phase in the music of jazz, TV, and film soundtrack composer Colin Towns.

Esperanza Spalding - On Your Wavelength

At her most outgoing and extrovert Radio Music Society by Esperanza Spalding, released later this month, comes after a momentous year during which the bassist and singer has scaled some remarkable heights – and she’s only just begun.

Neil Cowley Trio – Thriving On A Riff

Marking a sizeable shift in emphasis the Neil Cowley Trio return in force on their latest album The Face of Mount Molehill with strings, a new bass player and freshly crafted guitar textures and effects.

Zoe Rahman - Closer To You

Zoe Rahman occupies a distinctive position as a jazz pianist and composer having now completely assimilated prevailing influence Joanne Brackeen into her music as well as continuing to explore her Bengali cultural roots.

Joe Harriott - First Among Equals

An early champion of “free form” jazz, Joe Harriott is now widely recognised as a major British Caribbean innovator.

Dill Katz - Bass

“Rent-a-bass” could be Katz’s calling card.

Martin France - Drums

“I recently attended one of Steve Gadd’s master classes at the Royal Academy in London”, says Martin France, “where he struck a very personal chord.

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