Italian guitarist Luca Boscagin leads a band featuring Quentin Collins through originals on the Brazilian theme, adding one Nascimento cover.
REVIEW: Mark Lewandowski
jazz Journal’s Simon Adams writes, “a beautifully evocative and thoughtful set.”
REVIEW: Fraser Smith
Jazz Journal’s Brian Payne writes, “It’s a real joy.”
REVIEW: Sharp Little Bones
Jazz Journal’ Barry Witherdon writes, “Producing a double album from a single session of mainly first takes might be expected to result in the inclusion of some relatively lightweight and inessential material, but for my 10 cents there is nothing here that is disposable. Either disc would have made an entirely satisfying album.”
REVIEW: Tristan Banks
The drummer boss of the Verdict jazz club in Brighton debuts his Brazil-inclined writing in a set featuring woodwind man Paul Booth.
REVIEW: Five-Way Split
Jazz Journal’s Peter Gamble writes, “Another lockdown straggler, a convincing reading of the hard-bop style featuring Quentin Collins, proves the confinement wasn't all bad.”
REVIEW: Corrie Dick
Jazz Journal’s Roger Farbey writes, “The overall vibe is nearer to indie rock than jazz, but it’s classy, often gripping stuff and replete with jazzy interspersions.”
REVIEWS: O'Higgins & Luft + His'n'Hers
Jazz Journal’s Simon Adams writes, “Let’s hope they (His’n’Hers) manage to complete another full album soon.”
Allison Neale: picking up the thread
The woodwind player is one of many who have embraced the modern mainstream repertoire that was eclipsed by the expansions of the 60s and 70s
REVIEW: Joe Webb
Jazz Journal’s Brian Payne writes, “These are great tracks and first-rate musicians.”