…And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’
Jazz trumpeter, composer and winner of the 2024 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, Olivia Cuttill, announces the release of her new album – …And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin’. Influenced by the soul of New Orleans and the music of Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Nina Simone and Randy Newman, Cuttill’s original compositions combine […]
Psalter: Themes For Peace
Psalter: Themes For Peace is a unique album from sought-after jazz saxophonist, pianist and composer Tim Boniface. An ordained priest and chaplain at Girton College, University of Cambridge, Boniface is the artistic director of Girton Jazz, a unique programme of public concerts and student workshops at the College, where he regularly collaborates with many different jazz […]
Spellbound
Trailblazing bassist and composer Shez Raja returns with his most exhilarating and ambitious album to date, Spellbound – a breathtaking exploration of deep grooves, dazzling improvisation and hypnotic soundscapes. Set for release on 20 June 2025, the album combines his trademark Indo-jazz-funk style with masterful performances from an extraordinary ensemble of musical greats that will […]
The Happy Worrier
Award-winning Dutch saxophonist and composer Kasper Rietkerk is set to release his highly anticipated second album, The Happy Worrier, on 27 June 2025. Encouraged by mentor and Royal Academy Professor Nick Smart, Rietkerk applied for – and won – the inaugural Brubeck Living Legacy Prize, an award that supports promising jazz musicians in the early stages […]
Well Mixed Blue
Well Mixed Blue is the latest release of original music from acclaimed bassist, composer, producer and sound designer Tom Lyne. The album marks a significant artistic milestone – one in which Lyne moves beyond his usual role in the rhythm section to take centre stage with a distinctive musical voice. It also stands as a celebration […]
Calling You Home
Acclaimed pianist, keyboardist and composer Jim Watson unveils his new solo piano album, Calling You Home, a personal and expressive collection that brings together six original compositions with imaginative interpretations of classic pop and jazz standards. Combining artistry, warmth and emotional depth, Calling You Home showcases Watson’s nuanced approach to the piano. His original compositions range from […]
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 […]