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René Marie and John Clayton crown Vail Jazz Party

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

This year's Vail Jazz Party offered a much-needed escape, especially after a sudden late summer heatwave that hovered over the entire East Coast.

Partisans Peddle History Of Jazz (R)evolution At Brighton's Verdict

Monday, September 24, 2018

The night outside may be wet and windswept, but here in the Verdict's cosy basement a crowd of appreciative connoisseurs are all attentiveness as Partisans take to the stage.

Sam Knight Quintet and Elephant Talk sound off at Spice of Life

Friday, September 21, 2018

Sam Knight humorously identifies himself as the "designated email sender" for these two bands – presumably a vital role for any group trying to build a reputation and following.

Hersch Gets His Hooks Out As All Jazz Bases Covered At Alsace

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Set in a small quiet village (boasting one shop and a bakery) not far from Strasbourg, the Au Grès du Jazz organisers have made a very successful festival situated in the Northern Vosges National Park.

Carroll and Martin in Perfect Harmony at The Pheasantry

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Bold reworkings of cherished classics, daring flights of freewheeling improv, singing that melted the heart underpinned by gloriously rich piano voicings, plus a sold-out audience that was receptive to every note.

Quintet-a-Tete and Buck Clayton Legacy Band get Mainstream At The Mill moving

Monday, September 3, 2018

The team at Watermill Jazz in Dorking seem to like mixing the up-and-coming with the well-established when picking bands and performers for their weekly concerts.

Brown and Flanagan mind their language with buoyant bout of Hastings beat-descendancy

Friday, August 17, 2018

That so many came out to The Stade on a hot and airless night was a tribute to Jazz Hastings and their programme planning, on this occasion presenting an evening of jazz and poetry which appealed to those who recall New Departures of the 1960s and indeed the work of Kenneths Patchen and Rexroth earlier.

Elling elegantly elliptical at Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Fest

Thursday, August 16, 2018

This year's 40th anniversary Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival (EJBF) was a far cry from the inaugural Edinburgh jazz fest back in 1978, a one day, mostly un-ticketed event, which showcased largely UK traditional jazz bands.

Esther Swift fleet of folk at Manchester Jazz Fest

Monday, August 6, 2018

The 'MJF originals' are a lifeline to artistry, like most music festival commissions, and this year they handed the chance to Esther Swift (pictured far right) to entwine her folk, classical and jazz roots with a statement ensemble of strings, brass, piano, drums and four harps.