The 14 June 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic death of Esbjörn Svensson, just as he was on the cusp of global stardom. Stuart Nicholson examines the primary influence of fellow star-crossed pianist Jan Johansson on this game-changing musician and laments how both artists had much unfinished business ahead of them
Stuart Nicholson examines this enduring appeal and why the recent chart success of John Coltrane and Kamasi Washington is a wake-up call for jazz artists
Stuart Nicholson takes a look at how austerity and the policies of the current government are undermining music education in our public institutions
Stuart Nicholson takes a look at how the 13-year-old vinyl revival has given rise to a new trend in analogue-focused nightlife and weighs up the pros and cons of the format against its digital opposition
