Issue #113 Robert Wyatt

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Sample Features From This Month's Issue-----------------------------------------Robert Wyatt - Human Nature - Robert Wyatt has a unique perspective on jazz. As a lover of the music and a frequent collaborator with some of today’s most interesting performers, Wyatt also represents a quintessentially English tradition of radical dissent both in his songs and in his politics. Formerly a rock drummer with Soft Machine, a band which has remained uniquely influential on subsequent generations of jazz and rock fans alike, he now pursues a distinctive second life as a singer and songwriter, rarely performing but steadily creating a string of critically acclaimed albums. Read more...Cleo Laine and John Dankworth - Double Top - Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth both turned 80 recently, a milestone for the couple who for many years have personified British jazz internationally, receiving acclaim and honours frequently along the way. Still active on the scene they look back on a remarkable career with Stuart Nicholson. Read more...

Tord Gustavsen - In A Silent Way - A remarkably understated Norwegian piano trio has produced a set of albums that have become some of the best selling jazz records in Europe in the last few years. Led by pianist Tord Gustavsen the trio is set for a UK tour and an appearance at the London Jazz Festival in November following the release of Being There earlier this year. Read more...


Reviews - Jazz and Beyond - From the UK's biggest review section
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October CD Sample Reviews

Dylan Howe Quintet - Translation Vol. 2 – Standards & Previews ****

Joe Harriott Quintet - Free Form  ****

Rashied Ali Quintet - Judgment Day Vol. 2 ***

The Player
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Coleridge Goode - The bassist about how he got started, the instruments he has played over the years and his all time favourite choice. He also reports on the latest instrument developments and launches.

Jazz Instrument Update
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David Gallant reports on the latest instrument developments and launches

Jazz On Film
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Ocean’s Eleven - A Little Less Conversation - DJ David Holmes enlisted some valuable help from jazz musicians for his ironic retro score for Las Vegas heist movie Ocean’s Eleven, says Selwyn Harris: ‘The score lends the film a rhythm and a pulse’. Read more...


Charts

Charting the Jazz message
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Jazzwise October 2007 Chart


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