Benny Golson obituary
Tenor saxophonist whose compositions were valued for their harmonic challenge and melodic grace When the photographer Art Kane trained his lens on a group of 57 assorted jazz musicians in […]
Month: September 2024
Jazz Conversations review – breezy tribute to Miles Davis
The Place, LondonThe Body of People Jazz Theatre Company presents a rich programme, including a celebration of the great trumpeter It’s rare to see pure jazz dance on stage in […]
Nubya Garcia: Odyssey review – a rich, orchestral journey of self-discovery
(Concord Jazz)The British sax star rekindles her love for scoring strings on her second solo album, with the help of Chineke! Orchestra, Esperanza Spalding and more Tenor saxophonist Nubya Garcia […]
September 23: Emmet Cohen is No. 1
No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Emmet Cohen Vibe Provider (Mack Avenue). Most added (+33) is Christian Sands Embracing Dawn (Mack Avenue). Biggest mover (+76) is Delfeayo Marsalis […]
Unique Things to Do in Birmingham AL
While the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is undoubtedly a must-visit destination for any jazz aficionado and deserves a prominent spot on your bucket list, Birmingham offers a rich […]
Sérgio Mendes obituary
Brazilian musician best known for his hit Mas Que Nada who popularised bossa nova worldwide Sérgio Mendes, who has died aged 83 after suffering from the effects of long Covid, […]
Sérgio Mendes, the musician who left Brazil to bring the sounds of his country to the world
The man who made bossa nova an international sensation has died at 83, after a 60-year, 35-album career that straddled musical genres Bringing Brazilian music to the world and the […]
Etienne Charles: Creole Orchestra review – jazz trumpeter’s big band dream come true
(Culture Shock)The Trinidad-born musician and his 22-piece ensemble excel in all styles, from Benny Goodman and Eartha Kitt to Charles’s own Carib-flavoured compositions “Wow! A big band record – a […]