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JACO documentary: exclusive interview with film director Paul Marchand

This month sees the long-awaited release of JACO – the documentary on the life and music of revered former Weather Report bassist Jaco Pastorius who died in 1987 aged 35 in tragic circumstances – but who unequivocally changed the sound and perception of the bass guitar forever.

Sons of Kemet – Rhythms of Remembrance

Sons of Kemet – the supercharged double-drums, tuba/sax four-piece led by clarinettist and saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings – arrived with a bang in 2013 with their aptly-titled, incendiary debut album, Burn.

Phronesis – Above and Beyond

Since their breakthrough 2010 album, Alive, Scandi-Brit jazz trio Phronesis have been building an unrelenting momentum thanks to the special energy that sparks between bassist/band director Jasper Høiby, pianist Ivo Neame and drummer Anton Eger.

Kurt Elling – Out of This World

Kurt Elling’s richly resonant, subtly virtuosic voice is one of the most recognisable and celebrated in jazz earning him a Grammy for his 2009 album Dedicated To You alongside 10 other Grammy nominations, and seen him top numerous critics polls.

James Farm

ALL FOR ONE R The latest JOSHUA REDMAN album relies on the force and presence of a new co-operative quartet that goes by the name of James Farm rather than the strength of Redman’s personality on its own.

Arild Andersen – the Miles Davis album that changed my life

Walking with Miles Bassist ARILD ANDERSEN on the album that changed his life, Seven Steps To Heaven, by Miles Davis INTERVIEW :: BRIAN GLASSER Early on, I liked Bill Haley – the saxophone solos! And I was getting into jazz in my teens.

Andy Sheppard – Heavy Lullabies

Saxophonist Andy Sheppard has been a constant presence on the British, and international, jazz circuit since he emerged as part of the late 1980s young UK jazz scene, yet for all his widespread popularity he’s remained hungry for exploring sonic pastures new.

Cassandra Wilson – Sowing New Seeds

For all of the welcoming warmth of her instantly recognisable voice, Cassandra Wilson has never taken the safe option in a career that now spans almost three decades.

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