Birmingham Jazz Orchestra: Rough Boundaries
The BJO was formed by trumpeter Sean Gibbs two years ago to play his Burns suite. The band's sophomore release...
Reviewed by Peter Bacon in issue: September/2016
Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra: Gillespiana
This recording marks the moment that Lalo Schifrin took over from Junior Mance as Gillespie’s pianist in the quintet, bringing...
Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: Dec/Jan/2018/2019
Fuse One: Fuse One/Silk
Check out that personnel list and genuflect most deeply. Those who write books with a strapline When Genres Collide (see...
Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: May/2017
Hossam Ramzy: Rock The Tabla
The musicians gathered together on Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy’s Rock The Tabla come trailing clouds of session glory – Peter...
Reviewed by Ken Thanks in issue: Dec/Jan/2011/2012
Gareth Lockrane Big Band: Fistfght at the Barn Dance
This is the first call London-based flute specialist and composer Gareth Lockrane's long awaited Big Band debut release on Michael...
Reviewed by Selwyn Harris in issue: September/2017
Ancient Infinity Orchestra: River of Light
Taping at the height of summer and basking in the West Riding sun between takes, bassist Ozzy Moysey’s 14-piece band...
Reviewed by Nick Hasted in issue: December/January/2023/2024
Various Artists: Live at the Little Gem Saloon
Basin Street Records have documented the distinctive flavours of New Orleans jazz since 1997. The label celebrated its 20th anniversary...
Reviewed by Mike Hobart in issue: March/2019
Georgie Fame: Survival: A Career Anthology 1963-2015
If you wish to judge a man by the company he keeps, then look no further than the Hall of...
Reviewed by Andy Robson in issue: February/2017
Charles Mingus: In Session – Mingus Fingus
Jasmine’s illuminating overview of Mingus’ studio life covers it from its earliest beginnings in Los Angeles to his late-period encounter...
Reviewed by Peter Vacher in issue: October/2024
Chris Barber: Just Once More For All Time
In the wake of the Last Music Co's four-CD set of Chris Barber's music released in 2021, and largely consisting...
Reviewed by Alyn Shipton in issue: February/2023
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