Archie Shepp may not have executed his ideas with the same technical dexterity I imagine of earlier years. However in his mid-eighties, he still delivered a beautifully effectual experience that transcended any physical limitations. Alongside Jason Moran, their musical ideas revealed their reverence towards the plight of inequality and the complexities...
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The 2021 edition of London K-Music Festival is in full swing and, until Wednesday the 17th of November, is offering the London gig-goers another remarkable programme of traditional, contemporary and avant-garde sounds from the Korean peninsula. We have already introduced the acts enriching this year’s edition, so on this occasion,...
You don’t often have the opportunity to explore and delve into the cultural roots and family tree of a musician simply by listening to his music. With Cochemea, we were offered just that. His second album, Baca Sewa, which was released only a few days ago by Daptone Records, is...
Jamaican-American singer/songwriter and sax player Masego recently recorded a live rendition of his new tune ‘Mystery Lady’ for The Late Late Show with James Corden featuring rapper Don Toliver. The track is part of Masego’s new EP “Studying Abroad”: https://masego.lnk.to/MysteryLadyID
This Corona stuff really sucks ey! Since we might all be bound by borders for a while, we’d like to come together and share some happiness in the shape of a playlist or mix! In the next days and weeks, check out Safe & Sounds, where we will figuratively introduce you...
There’s no denying that jazz and jazz fusion is a more popular genre right now than perhaps it was five or 10 years ago. This rise in popularity, I believe, can be attributed to the wave of jazz fusion bands in London, such as Kokoroko and Yazz Ahmed. A name...
It’s that party time of year again: tastemakers have their eyes on the city as London gets glammed up to show off its best talent for the EFG London Jazz Festival. Camilla George is one of the emerging musicians attracting the attention of the music world, who are taking an...
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As a professional saxophonist, Gianni Denitto has spent the past two years touring, playing gigs and giving masterclasses around the world. Coming from a classical formation and with extensive experience in jazz music, the Italian musician has explored the intersection of classical and jazz with electronic music since his first...
Coming to the Royal Festival Hall on 14th of September, YolanDa Brown showcases a unique blend of jazz, soul and reggae, but with a venue like this, the inspiring context of her performance is sure to inspire and shower with aural delights. As the UK’s leading female saxophonist, YolanDa Brown...
The beauty of Kamasi Washington’s artistry lies in his ability to write intensely rich compositions which are accessible despite their depth and grandiosity. A Jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader from Los Angeles, he grew up performing with other like-minded artists and has played with many well-known musicians, such as Kendrick...