Gregory Porter’s Contemporary Jazz Is More Than “Pretty”

An exceedingly “Pretty” slice of jazz from Nat King Cole inspired singer Gregory Porter, hailing from Brooklyn, NY. “A soulful tribute to a woman from Porter’s past, ‘Pretty’ is an understated ensemble piece that is bolstered by the alto sax work of Yoske Sato,” say GiantStep, who recently offered up the song for free download [...]

Sneak Peek: Roy Ayers Live & Documentary Trailer

The good folk at Spine Magazine present a sneak peek of the new soul and jazz legend Roy Ayers Live & Documentary DVD, released only in Japan. The clip below catches the man speaking on Miles Davis and The Roots, and provides a rare glimpse into his New York home. The double-disc package includes a [...]

Christian Scott Performs “Angola, LA & The 13th Amendment” On Jimmy Kimmel Live | Video

The celebrated jazz trumpeter, composer and producer Christian Scott made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday to deliver an enchanting performance of “Angola, LA & The 13th Amendment” from his recently released album Yesterday You Said Tomorrow. For more info on Christian Scott visit ChristianScott.tv

Flying Lotus – Cosmogramma | Album Review

Flying Lotus raised the height of his electro-sonic game when he released in May this year his second full-length album Cosmogramma on Warp records, an unusual album through-in and through-out its content, style and visual form (with artwork by Leigh J. McCloseky, look up Codex Tor!). Cosmogramma is constructed by 17 pieces, from 17 seconds [...]

Is it You? Live- by Lee Ritenour and Friends

Some old-school jazz/soul just because I heard it on the radio this morning and…heck I felt like posting it! This is a live remake from a few years back of renowned Jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour’s sublime early 80s classic ‘Is It You?’. I have been enamoured with the original featuring Eric Tagg for some years [...]

Whatever Happened to… Rhian Benson?

I’m thinking of starting a regular-ish ‘Where are they now?’ blog feature and thought I’d squeeze one in before I catch up with the latest episode of ‘Glee’ on 4OD. A few weeks ago whilst reviewing a show at the Jazz Café my accompanying friend mentioned she hadn’t been to the venue since she saw [...]

The SoulJazz Orchestra – Rising Sun | Album Review

The Souljazz Orchestra is already onto their fourth album release with LP Rising Sun, on Strut Records, carving onto their famous love for Afro, jazz and Latin beats a new bright cast.  Concentrating on jazz this album round, SoulJazz carry their militant lyrics only in black and white notes as this album is all instrumental. [...]

Louise Golbey: Don’t Call Her A Jazz Singer

London-born, Bournemouth-raised, singer-songwriter Louise Golbey works hard, very hard. Without a record company or even management behind her she has over the years steadily built a solid reputation on the live scene as one to watch. All this has been achieved whilst holding down a part-time job. Still, the hectic schedule hasn’t taken its toll [...]

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