Jazzwise – May 2024
The May issue of Jazzwise magazine is out now with a striking cover and compelling interview inside with multi-Grammy Award winning jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater. She’s among several headliners at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival in the issue, which also includes in-depth interviews with Brit jazz saxophone legend Courtney Pine, renowned singer Norma Winstone and her musical partner Kit Downes, and Snarky Puppy bandleader/bassist Michael League discusses the album that changed his musical life in Turning Point.
Trumpeter Theo Croker chooses the albums he can’t live without in Takes Five and there’s also a fascinating archival feature from Val Wilmer taking us back to 1950s Soho and a legendary jazz night spot The Buccaneer, also known as The Spider’s Web.
Also in the issue there’s an Album Interview with award-winning singer Ian Shaw on his latest release; Taking Off names to watch out for include saxophonist Rob Cope and jazztronica band un.procedure; and pianist Simon Lasky talks about his life in music in The Player. There’s also an extended reviews section looking at the special releases for Record Store Day. All this plus jazz news, nationwide gig guide, books, live reviews and more…
Also in the issue there’s an Album Interview with award-winning singer Ian Shaw on his latest release; Taking Off names to watch out for include saxophonist Rob Cope and jazztronica band un.procedure; and pianist Simon Lasky talks about his life in music in The Player. There’s also an extended reviews section looking at the special releases for Record Store Day. All this plus jazz news, nationwide gig guide, books, live reviews and more…
