Young British quartet, led by drummer Rod Oughton and featuring Flo Moore, gets an upbeat result from a set of originals, by Jazz Journal’s Roger Farbey.
REVIEW: Marco Tranchina
The style mix - bop, Latin and European - may be familiar but the Italian pianist's quintet stands out for close listening and joyous swing
REVIEW: Paul Booth
The British saxophonist marks his 44th birthday with another set of strong composition, arrangement and improvisation.
REVIEW: Omar + QCBA
Warm, funky set has the soul singer accompanied by certified jazzmen Quentin Collins, Brandon Allen, Ross Stanley and James Maddren.
REVIEW: Brandon Allen
“The antipodean saxophonist focuses on Turrentine's Blue Note style, playing with a blues feeling and by turns muscular, soothing and mildly abrasive.”
REVIEW: Secret Services Presents 'Hoop'
Jazz Journal’s Roger Farbey writes, “Booth’s “mystery” session seems to have paid-off, sparking some first-class fusion from his cannily curated cohort of players.”
REVIEW: Chris Maddock / The Hunt
On his bluesy record debut the Birmingham Conservatoire sax grad shows the influence of Jimmy Smith and Michael Brecker.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sean Gibbs: When Can I See You Again?
Jazz Journal’s Simon Adams writes, “The young Scottish trumpeter and quintet offer a confident, unpretentious take on the hard bop and soul jazz style.”
REVIEW: Solstice - 'Food for Thought'
Jazz Journal’s Derek Ansell writes, “UK foodies including Tori Freestone, Brigitte Beraha and John Turville mix prog-rock, world music, folk and classical music.”
REVIEW: Harvey / O'Higgins Project - 'That's the Way to Live!'
Jazz Journal’s Roger Farbey writes, “Saxophonist and pianist protest that playing the changes doesn't preclude creativity and produce an enjoyable, swinging jazz set.”
