Seasons in Jazz
Seasons in Jazz is the latest album from award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Sandra-Mae Lux. A departure from her 2020 disco-inspired debut, Happily Ever Now, this collection of original songs marks a return to her first love – jazz, drawing inspiration from the Great American Songbook and the golden era of songwriting from the late 1920s to […]
Soho Sessions
Italian jazz guitarist Andrea Rinciari’s new recording, Soho Sessions, presents eight carefully curated jazz standards and hidden gems with a stellar quartet featuring tenor saxophonist Alex Garnett, bassist Lorenzo Morabito and drummer Mark Taylor. “The album represents a great period of my life where I was playing in Soho every week with this band and […]
ReWired
ReWired is the new acoustic trio album by acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger Janette Mason with long-time collaborators bassist Tom Mason and drummer Eric Ford. Known for her bold improvisations, rhythmic shifts and signature reharmonisations, Mason reimagines classic pop and jazz tunes that hold a personal significance. “I wanted to reflect on what I’ve done […]
SEMA4
SEMA4 is the latest album by the Alison Rayner Quintet (ARQ), recorded live at The Vortex Jazz Club in East London. The performance was never intended for public release but, as bassist, bandleader and composer Alison Rayner recalls, listening to the recording revealed something very special. “While a live album may require some compromises, it […]
A Year In The Life
A Year In The Life, the debut album from the Tom Smith Big Band, is a celebration of London’s thriving jazz scene, brimming with all-star talent and dynamic compositions by the award-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Smith’s original compositions draw inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including Maria Schneider, Pat Metheny, Carla Bley, Bill […]
Gaudí
Guitarist Kieran Gunter And Pianist Chris Bland Present An Enchanting Set Of Original Music, Bursting With Inspiration And Unique Flair Gaudí is the forthcoming album from multi-faceted musicians and composers Kieran Gunterand Chris Band. Assembling a collective of likeminded artists who form the band Glebe(named after the road where the two young musicians once lived […]
Comfort And Joy
The Christmas Project is an international project led by singer Henk Kraaijeveld and pianist Jan Willem van Delft, in which their love for jazz, gospel, vocal polyphony and Christmas music come together. The intuitive approach from the two Dutchmen combines musical styles from all over the world. On top of ‘traditional jazz’ music, you’ll hear […]
Magnum Opus
Magnum Opus is the new recording by The Banger Factory, led by the charismatic and visionary trumpet player and composer Mark Kavuma. Founded in 2015, in the vibrant heart of Brixton, The Banger Factory has transformed from a quintet into a thriving ensemble that features more than twenty of the most gifted artists on the […]
Through the Wave of Blue
Acclaimed composer, sound-designer & film-maker Philip Clemo’s seventh studio album, Through the Wave of Blue, is a journey through a father’s response to profound adversity. His narratives traverse through fear, darkness and disorientation as his youngest daughter becomes seriously ill, culminating in the eventual light of joy as she recovers. From the haunting depths of […]
DoubleSpeak
