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Building Back Jazz Brick by Brick in East London

by Peter Jones
May 2, 2024

Brick Lane Jazz Festival London April 26-28, 2024 The most innovative and thrilling jazz currently emerging from the UK is centred on a few grimy, narrow streets on the east side of London. The pioneering work that goes on in this elaborately-graffitied neighbourhood has, in recent years, contributed much to the ...

Dom Pusey

Born: April 3, 1992

Dom Pusey grew up in Hertfordshire (UK). Surrounded by music from the beginning, he was introduced to the saxophone at the age of 8, igniting his lifelong passion for music. He started performing on sax and guitar from age 15 and played his first professional gigs not long after.

After studying at the University of North Texas and graduating from the University of Leeds, Dom moved to London in 2016 and has collaborated with many artists such as producer Wilma Archer, singer Celeste and even performed with legendary soul band The O’Jays. He is a quarter of the band Stratos, playing weekly in Hackney and featuring rising stars Mike de Souza, Rio Kai and Jamie Murray.

Evan Parker 80th Birthday Celebration

by John Sharpe
April 11, 2024

On 6 April, the day after his 80th birthday, North London's Cafe Oto hosted a virtually sold out two-day celebration in honor of groundbreaking saxophone icon Evan Parker, bringing together a host of colleagues from across his career. Contingents from North America and Europe swelled the ranks of local well-wishers and were rewarded by some marvelous ...

Michael Sutton

Born: April 17, 1984

Michael Sutton, a seasoned jazz vocalist, emerges with his highly anticipated debut album, "Those Leftover Dreams." His rich and soulful vocals take centre stage, leaving an indelible mark on each jazz composition. Backed by an exceptional ensemble featuring Rob Barron, Jeremy Brown, Mark Taylor, and Quentin Collins, Sutton's album seamlessly blends familiar tunes with delightful surprises.

Music has been integral to Sutton's life since his teenage years, where he gigged as a musician. A detour into a stable career in cardiology during his mid-twenties didn't diminish his musical passion. After seven years, Sutton returned to pursue his dream, collaborating with Barron, leading to the creation of 'Those Leftover Dreams’ all under the expert guidance Claire Martin OBE as producer.

Raymond Hardy

Born: January 1, 2014

Raymond is a composer and saxophonist, he is one half of the post-fusion group Astrakan. Raymond is the saxophonist for the soul, groove and funk band The Groove Primitive. 

Find and listen to Astrakan here:

https://www.facebook.com/astrakanband/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/077whxnlIFOx7f6fPl1nys?si=-3ZNBOD7SSm-XlyI22FP4A

https://twitter.com/astrakan6

https://astrakan1.bandcamp.com for CDs

Astrakan Biog:

Astrakan are London composers and performers Celia Lu and Raymond Hardy. They are graduates from the masters course in composition at Goldsmith's College (University of London). 

Kasper Rietkerk

Born: February 25, 1995

Award-winning saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk, renowned for his collaborations with esteemed artists such as Eddie Chacon, John Caroll Kirby and Jean Toussaint, has also been a member of the Emma Rawicz Jazz Orchestra. His diverse career includes appearances on various TV and radio programs, as well as contributing to the music composition for VPRO’s television series ‘Naar Bed’. In 2023, Kasper and his London-based sextet, KRSIX, recorded a full-length album set to be released on Zennez Records and launched at Pizza Express Soho on June 24, 2024. This album features original compositions by Kasper, arranged for his sextet along with a string quartet, and includes guest appearances by Emma Rawicz, Anatole Muster, and Immy Churchill.

Hattie Whitehead

Tap Dance On Vinyl - Jazz Visionary Petra Haller’s Announces 'Shoulders I Stand On' Vinyl Release Tour, And New Project 'Orbit'

March 1, 2024

In a triumphant celebration of contemporary jazz, tap dancer and musician Petra Haller, announces the vinyl release tour of her debut Album Shoulders I Stand On. The tour commences on March 10 at the prestigious Anteros Arts Foundation in Norwich, moves to Piano Smithfield in London on March 12th, a stand out event with a double ...

Alan Clare

Born: May 31, 1921

The Jazz Photographer: Philip Arneill

by B.D. Lenz
February 14, 2024

I always find it fascinating when art forms collide. In this case, photography and music. Of course, each has their commonalities but they also have their differences. And, when an artist of one medium can intersect with another medium, their perspective is going to be very interesting. In this case, not only is there a crossing ...