Very sad news. One of the very greats of British jazz, saxophonist Peter King, passed away on Sunday 23 August, just a few days after his 80th birthday. He had been ill for some time.

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The death of Chris Barber earlier today, 2 March 2021, has just been announced. Here is the official statement from the Last Music Company: ...

Wednesday 11 September Ray Gelato is at Alfie’s Soho Wednesday 11 September Soho Jazz Jam ft. Arran Kent is at Alfie’s Soho Wednesday 11 September – Claire Cope has an exciting 11-piece project at the ...

The right type of microphone, positioned correctly is vital for a great sounding jazz recording. Here I outline one way of achieving a good sound which doesn’t require any difficult miking technique ...

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“John had a place at the heart of the world scene for improvised music,” writes Evan Parker in this tribute to guitarist and founder of MOPOMOSO John Russell (1954-2021), who passed away on 19 January ...

Dominik Wania – Lonely Shadows (ECM 0869583. CD review by Mary James) Lonely Shadows, a solo album by Polish pianist Dominik Wania is the result of much patience: it’s been seven years since Wania’s ...

A “supremely gifted musician” who “always conveyed the sheer pleasure of making music.” In this tribute, Richard Pite remembers Keith Nichols, who passed away on 20 January 2021: One evening back in ...

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