Jazzwise - November 2023
Jazzwise magazine’s November issue is out now and is an EFG London Jazz Festival special with piano star headliner Hiromi on the cover and talking about her new Sonicwonderland album and band inside. There are also interviews with other LJF headliners including top US saxophonist Joshua Redman, rising guitarist Rob Luft and charismatic vocalist Judi Jackson, while saxophonist Emile Parisien selects the five albums he can’t live without in Takes Five.
Also in the issue, US guitar great John Scofield discusses his excellent new trio LP, Uncle John’s Band, new names in Taking Off include Aussie’s Brekky Boy and pianist Eddie Gripper and percussionist extraordinaire Sammy Figueroa talks about his life in music and favourite gear in The Player. And EFG London Jazz Festival programmer Pelin Opcin previews her highlights from the vast city-wide programme.
All this plus the UK’s most extensive jazz album reviews section, news and gig guide and live reviews….