The multi-reedist releases his new album Gemini on 12 January 2024 on Ubuntu Music with a live launch at The Vortex on 24 January.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Trio HLK
Trio HLK share ‘Anthropometricks’ featuring Varijashree Venugopal ahead of 2024 new album.
Jazzwise Video of the Day: QOW Trio share preview of new album The Hold Up
Mike Flynn writes, “The fiery sax-bass-drums three-piece return with the latest instalment of their no-nonsense hard-swinging sound with a new album and a string of UK tour dates.”
O'Higgins & Luft share video for ‘Giant Steps GTI’
The stellar sax/guitar collaborators return with a souped up take on the Coltrane classic
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JAZZWISE VIDEO OF THE DAY: OMAR + QCBA SHARE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FOR 'THE MAN' SINGLE RELEASE
The dynamic collaboration of soul-jazz vocal legend and powerful UK horn heroes are set to release their debut album together, Live… At Last, on 11 February on Ubuntu Music – here’s a video exclusive of the band's new single
VIDEO OF THE DAY: FLAUTIST MATTAN KLEIN SHARES ALBUM TITLE TRACK ‘THE LONG RUN’
The acclaimed Israeli flute virtuoso shares the lead track from his new album on Ubuntu music which is released on Friday 14 January 2022.
Jazzwise Video of The Day: Solstice
The multi-talented six-piece Solstice are set to release the CD of their latest album Food For Thought (Ubuntu Music) this Friday 24 September and here share a live-in-the-studio preview of the music.
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Solstice is a collaboration between six like-minded bandleaders and composers who share a common love of contemporary jazz, fine food and wine – Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Tori Freestone (saxes & flute), Jez Franks (guitars), John Turville (piano & keys), Dave Manington (double bass) and George Hart (drums). The band are set to launch the album on Tuesday 28 September 2021 PizzaExpress Jazz Club, Soho, London
“We all have similar influences and have worked together in varying formats for many, many years, resulting in a unique blend,” explains Beraha. “The music on our new recording, Food for Thought, developed over a long period of time while touring our first album, Alimentation. We're all foodies and of course that had to come out in the titles and inspiration behind the music. The album also seemed to develop a psychological slant over time. The combination of both subjects has become even more relevant with the situation we find ourselves in presently when many are forced to pursue new interests at home, such as taking up a creative hobby like baking.”
Andy Robson wrote of the album in Jazzwise: “With each band member a leader and composer in their own right, it’s boggling how each player gets to own their own authority without laying the dead hand of dictatorship (compassionate or otherwise!) upon the others. Although this is a band that relishes complexity (check out the hall of mirrors patterning of Freestone’s broccoli-inspired ‘Familiar Fractals’) it’s never complicated for its own sake. Instead, Food for Thought invites you to taste and try, then definitely to buy.”
Watch the video below and for more info visit www.solstice-music.co.uk
VIDEO OF THE DAY: DAVE O’HIGGINS AND GRAHAM HARVEY SHARE ‘MORE THAN YOU KNOW’
Jazzwise writes, “Leading UK saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is set to return with a new album, That’s the Way to Live!, featuring longtime friend and highly in-demand pianist Graham Harvey.”
The acoustic session of choice standards and originals from the band is released on 10 September on Ubuntu Music. The line-up also features top UK rhythm section players – bassist Jeremy Brown, and drummer Josh Morrison – while the album revels in old-school live in the studio vibes, with the tenorist and keyboardist unwinding on a series of sparkling solos.
Repertoire includes authentic takes on standards ‘I Wish I Knew’ (Warren/Gordon), ‘Segment’ (Charlie Parker) and a sultry take on the ballad ‘More Than You Know’ (Youmans/Rose/ Eliscu), while all band members contribute songs including ‘That’s What You’re Gonna Get’, ‘Mesa’ and ‘Tropical Paradise’. The video for the first single, ‘More Than You Know’, is available exclusively below:
For more info visit www.daveohiggins.com
Nigel Price in Europe!
‘Wes reimagined’ is part of a selection of the hot new music surfacing across the continent this month by the top European jazz magazines and websites.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: GUITARIST NIGEL PRICE SHARES ‘CARIBA!’ FROM NEW ALBUM 'WES RE-IMAGINED'
Jazzwise’s Mike Flynn writes, “The guitar star salutes Wes Montgomery with strings and guests on new album.”
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