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Fly - Sky & Country
11 Jun 2009
Fly are three very well known contemporary jazz musicians, saxophonist Mark Turner, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard. That pedigree suggests something special and they pretty much serve up just that – an intelligent, intricate set of…
YolanDa Brown
11 Jun 2009
SOUL JAZZ Twenty-six-year-old London-born saxophonist YolanDa Brown is already remarkably successful, winning a MOBO award last year and collaborating with Alexander O’Neil, Mica Paris and The Temptations, all on the back of just two self-released…
If Destroyed Still True - Seven Dials
11 Jun 2009
This Leeds-based sextet were winners of the Jazz Services Promoters Choice Award for 2008, although I don’t think Scottish audiences have yet had a chance to check them out. On the evidence of this debut CD, they were worthy winners of the accolade.
Roberto Fonseca - Akokan
11 Jun 2009
Thrillingly lyrical Afro-Cuban jazz set from the supremely talented Fonseca who came first to fame as the young pianist who replaced veteran Ruben González in the Buena Vista Social Club. Recorded in the sacred Egrem studios, Fonseca’s second album with…
Get the Blessing
11 Jun 2009
Phenomenally versatile jazz act known for wearing suits with fluorescent orange plastic bags on their heads, Get The Blessing are a fusion of experimental nu-electric jazz and ska. Taking inspiration from diverse influences, going from 60s spy films to…
