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The Bear and the Wolf, London-based saxophonist Jack Wilson’s debut album, was launched a couple of months ago on 26 June. While I think it could benefit from being a bit more ambitious in parts, it’s a tightly produced and very promising debut. Joined by the album’s accompanying personnel – including Billy Marrows on electric […] The post Jack Wilson Quartet at PizzaExpress Live Holborn first…
Multi-reedist Marty Erhlich (b.1955) has long been a vital part of the New York scene, contributing to innumerable ensembles since the 1980s. He’s one of those outstanding players who might have gained more prominence but for a long-term teaching gig, which doubtless restricted touring, especially overseas. Now he’s moved on from academe – he is […] The post Marty Ehrlich – ‘OPEN AIR – The…
Jazz at the Blue Lamp in Aberdeen has announced a change of name. Following the closure of the Blue Lamp as a venue at the end of 2025, the organisation moved to a new home, the Rusty Nail in Rosemount Viaduct, in January this year. With the new venue allowing audiences to enjoy a programme […] The post Aberdeen’s ‘Jazz at the Blue Lamp’ announces change of name first appeared on UK Jazz News .
There aren’t many venues outside London that can really attract the big names when it comes to jazz. Fortunately for anyone in Middle England, Peggy’s Skylight can, and, once again, they’ve excelled themselves. Peggy’s Skylight is the brainchild of Rachel Foster and Paul Deats, jazz musicians in their own right, who set out with the […] The post Mama Terra at Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham first…
On this album(*), ‘Live’ definitely means live. The applause has been left in, which brings a very special occasion to life. The event was a concert in June 2025 to honour of a central figure in Catalan jazz, pianist Ignasi Terraza, born in 1962, and blind since about the age of ten. As the press […] The post Ignasi Terraza – ‘Long Play 45 at Palau de la Música (Live)’ first appeared on UK Jazz…
Jazz festivals these days tend to cover a wide spectrum of styles. There are festivals full of soul and blues and others with straight ahead jazz. The NFOJAIM (as its name implies) has a focus on the experimental and improvised end of jazz, and is unique in the UK. With music that is sometimes considered […] The post Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music 2026 first appeared on UK Jazz…
The following is an interview between jazz journalist Morgan Enos and vocalist, composer, and bandleader Claudia Acuña. Her new album, Ave de Luz, features pianist/keyboardist Manu Koch, pianists Pablo Vergara and Andrés Pollak, bassist Carlos Henderson, and drummer and percussionist Yayo Serka, along with accordionist/pandero player Pablo Zárate, multi-instrumentalist Fredy Torralba (charango,…
London-based pianist composer Terence Collie has new album out on 21 August 2026. ‘DNA’ (Adhyâropa Records) explores themes of identity, heritage and belonging. He describes it as his “most personal work to date.” UK Jazz News: I understand the catalyst for this album was provided by a couple of awards you received. What’s the story? […] The post Terence Collie – new album ‘DNA’ first appeared on…
There will be a special showing of the hour-long documentary, “Playing the Changes – tracking Darius Brubeck”. It will be at 8pm on Monday, 21 September at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley. Mark Kermode will conduct a Q and A with Darius Brubeck and the film’s Director, Michiel ten Kleij. Cathy Brubeck writes about […] The post “Playing the Changes – Tracking Darius Brubeck” – special film…
‘Conversations with Jack’, the latest release by prolific Egyptian/Australian oud virtuoso and composer, Joseph Tawadros is a deeply connected collaboration with jazz drumming legend, Jack DeJohnette (1942-2025). The album was recorded over two days with no pre-conceived ideas except for the musicians to be fully present in the moment and for compositions to be developed […] The post Joseph…
