“50 Years” by the Doncaster Jazz Alumni, is released on Ubuntu Records. It marks 50 years of the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association, founded by John Ellis. Alumni playing on the album include Pete Beachill, Mark Ellis, Reuben Fowler, Sarah Potts , Nadim Teimoori and Andy Vinter. Interview with John Ellis by Bruce Lindsay.
London Jazz Festival Reviews
Ubuntu’s Martin Hummel reviews a series of shows for London Jazz News.
London Jazz News Feature
Ten Tracks by Tim Garland I Can’t Do Without… by Paul Mottram
LIVE REVIEW: Corrie Dick
LJN’s Adam McCulloch writes, “This is a highly accomplished band with an array of influences voiced through each individual instrument and collectively via deeply felt, authentic composition and a profound sense of interplay.”
FEATURE: Paul Mottram
London Jazz News’ John Bungey writes, “By any measure, Paul Mottram’s suite for jazz sextet and orchestra is set to be among the most ambitious UK jazz or jazz-related album releases this year.”
INTERVIEW: Carl Gorham of Shear Brass
LJF’s Martin Chilton interviews Sir George Shearing’s great nephew.
FEATURE: Uriel Herman
LJN takes a look at the amazing Israeli pianist and composer, Uriel Herman.
REVIEW: Fraser Smith
LJN’s Len Weinreich writes, “Excellent album. Tip top everyone.”
LIVE REVIEW: Five-Way Split
London Jazz News’ Gareth Thomas describes the show as “engaging.”
FEATURE: Gur Liraz
London Jazz News speaks with the Berlin-based Israeli guitarist.
