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News, reviews, features and comment from the London jazz scene plus our writers' list of recommended gigs. "LondonJazz News provides what must be the most in-depth local Jazz coverage on the planet."
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Greg Spero’s Spirit Fingers (London Crew)(91 Living Room. Pop-up gig for Jazz Re:freshed. 30 May 2024. Review by Ian Latham) It is nearly five years since LA based pianist Greg Spero last ..read more
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David Murray Quartet: Francesca(Intakt Records. Album review by Tony Dudley-Evans) Francesca was recorded in Switzerland by a new quartet led by David Murray after an extensive European tour. It features seven original ..read more
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Dutch-raised saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk has been based in London since 2023. His album ‘the island’ will be released on 24 June on the Dutch ZenneZ label. The album features his original compositions ..read more
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In the latest of our series where musicians consider their idols or formative influences, Canadian musician and writer T Bruce Wittet (brief biography below*) writes about Jon Christensen Jon Christensen was a friend ..read more
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Nubiyan Twist and corto.alto(Cambridge Junction 1. 30 May 2024. Review by Rachel Coombes) This nine-piece jazz-fusion collective are midway through a tour marking their fourth album, ‘Find Your Flame’, which has gone ..read more
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Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio with Thomas Gould (Kings Place Hall One. Moment of Departure album launch. 30 May 2024. Review by Sebastian Scotney) Tim Garland‘s Lighthouse Trio’s 20th anniversary tour began with ..read more
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AnkAnum – Song of the Motherland (Native Rebel. Album review by Andrew Taylor-Dawson) Originally released in 1985, Song of the Motherland is a dub-poetry album released by spoken word artist AnkAnum, formerly ..read more
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John Stevenson writes: Lovers of vintage 1980s American and Brit Funk and funk jazz will be in for a special treat on 22 June when the Saturday Love All-Dayer comes to ..read more
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Jacqui Dankworth and Charlie Wood(Stapleford Granary, Cambridgeshire. 25 May 2024. Review by Woody Caan) Summer sunshine was streaming into Stapleford Granary: as a ‘full house’, well fed by the caterers, poured into ..read more
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Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland and Bill Frisell – Angel SongJohn Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette – Gateway(ECM Luminessence Vinyl. Album reviews by Phil Johnson) Angel Song The esteem in which ..read more