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...A pulsating first-house show by young American vibraphonist Joel Ross delivered rhythmic tension, lyrical interludes and intense group thought....
...Joel Ross’s fourth album for Blue Note, Nublues, captures the young American vibraphonist exploring the legacies of the blues and John Coltrane through the lens of a tight-knit, contemporary working band...
...The young piano trio accompaniment each had their turn, but only bassist Philip Norris raised the house. “A Foggy Day in London Town” was the finale, included for the tour but not on the album....
...There’s also a lovely reading of Bob Dylan’s “Mr Tambourine Man” and a winsome cover of Neil Young’s “Old Man”....
...The Beatles’ “If I Needed Someone” came next, segueing into Neil Young’s “Don’t Let it Bring You Down”. The music gained syncopated lines and rhythmic thrust, bluesy hints and melodies that gripped....
...Add in hip young horns and contemporary rhythms, and his blend of uncut funk and vibrant jazz remain unequalled. UK saxophonist Camilla George completes a thrilling double bill....
...This month’s showcase combined a feisty groove-based trio led by young Peruvian-born saxophonist Allexa Nava with a rare solo set from pianist Elliot Galvin....
...Works by Prince and Curtis Mayfield are in the mix and young jazz star guests underline the music’s contemporary edge....
...The multitracked layers are carefully arranged, with room for a super solo from young tenor saxophonist Xyngo....
...The works at IMMA come from the Hobarts’ personal holdings and are not shown for sale, the museum confirms. And finally . . ....
...“Martin”, a track about a vampire, got horror movies down to a T and the duo’s young wise words included the line “we’re too busy living in the moment to see life passing by”....
...Cole and Wallen’s multi-instrumental skills added sonic variety — they stretch from conch and percussion to flutes and African thumb piano — and the young saxophonist manipulated his recorded voices with...
...Mike Hobart’s review of it is here. However you spend it, have a wonderful weekend....
...Bass guitarist Junius Paul and the young vibraphonist/pianist Joel Ross are now seasoned players, but the fire-and-brimstone beats that eloquently power the band came from the astounding young drummer Jeremiah...
...The session ends with Tracey’s left-hand figure giving extra resonance to a be-bop classic, Lester Young’s “Jumpin’ with Symphony Sid”....
...The young, pithy-toned American saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins was 22 when he made his Blue Note debut with the much-praised album Omega....
...The evening opened with a short well-worked duo set from young Birmingham-based saxophonist Xhosa Cole....
...But with tracks coming in at around 10 minutes, and the finale double that, myriad everyday connections are explored; “Rumble, Young Man, Rumble” connects labradoodle with Muhammad Ali in a long, logical...
...Vula Malinga and LaDonna Young added gospel/soul backing vocals to complete an already full sound....
...Elsewhere, the swirly mood of “Street Lamp” captures the carefree experiences of Smith cycling through his neighbourhood; “Don’t Let Me Get Away” renders the anguish of young broken hearts in dense textures...
...The set finishes with “Tickled Pink”, a lissom groove brought to life by the close interplay between young bassist Rashaan Carter and the experienced Marcus Gilmore on drums....
...Since winning the 2018 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the year award, saxophonist Xhosa Cole has headlined London’s major-league jazz clubs, picked up further honours and, in spite of Covid restrictions, developed...
...It finds him inspired by a young working band and, with his usual unerring judgment of popular taste, the music of Prince — two of the late musician’s songs are included in the set....
...Running around barefoot in Hobart, and by no means a royal-watcher, she could not have imagined she would one day marry the future King of Denmark, with whom she has four children....
...Now, with the possibility of live gigs in sight, comes a timely reminder of the depth, breadth and vibrancy of young British jazz....
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