Reviews

The well-established pianist, Phil Merriman convened his trio comprising John Williamson (bass) and Simon Roth (drums) in 2022. Phil and Simon had been playing together as a duo since their [...]

The album, Adi Shakti, by Indian-Swedish singer, Vidya-Liselotte Sundberg (generally known as just Vidya) and released by Prophone and Naxos Sweden is an intriguing piece of work.  Adi Shakti is [...]

A standard Sinatra tribute concert this was not!  That much was confirmed as Mike Lovatt entered the hall with his right arm in a cast. The virtuoso trumpet player of many decades and an alumnus [...]

Hitchin’s JazzUp! concert series has an undeniable and justified reputation for bringing together bands and audiences in the most extraordinary ways. The November gathering was no [...]

Nim Sadot’s recent gig at the JazzUp! concert series hosted at Hitchin’s Club 85 was a masterclass in contemporary jazz bass playing, showcasing his technical dexterity and sophisticated [...]

‘Tales from the Jacquard’ with full jazz orchestra A follow-up to last month’s album review by Hilary Seabrook The tiny stage of Ronnie Scott’s has held some giants of the jazz world over [...]

An Evening of Great, Straight Ahead, British Jazz The first JazzUp! concert of 2023 at Hitchin’s Club 85 featured the remarkable Tom Syson Quintet. Tom is a noted jazz trumpeter and composer who [...]

A quiet Tuesday evening of intensity and creativity  London’s 606 club came alive with the sounds of Chris Allard’s guitar and Ross Stanley’s piano in a classic duo gig that displayed the [...]

Duke Ellington was, we know, a prolific composer and a stickler for detail and quality. His musicians were cared for, they stayed for a long time because he nurtured their strengths. Ellington [...]

The Number Pi create music that is warm, vibrant, and packed with energy. The power ensemble of The Number Pi is just one example of how Russian musicians continue to create incredible sounds [...]