New record Moments and Fragments by #Bloomerangs shows a real penchant for going beyond jazz to explore new ideas and soundscapes. #Bloomerangs describe themselves as a musical collective exploring genres from all around the world. This description really hits the nail on the head, especially on new record Moments and Fragments. The album sees the band’s strong base of jazz … [Read more...] about #Bloomerangs: Moments and Fragments – Review
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Review: The Pearcy/Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – Over The Edge
The Pearcy/Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet impress with new album Over The Edge, bringing in both old and new jazz elements to create the perfectly paced and energetic hybrid. Jazz has so many connotations and meanings to so many people that it can be hard to please and appeal to everyone. It shouldn’t always have to either. Jazz is unto itself and goes where it pleases, only … [Read more...] about Review: The Pearcy/Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – Over The Edge
Review: Rose Ann Dimalanta Trio – It’s Time
New record It’s Time from Rose Ann Dimalanta Trio goes to show that with great musical knowledge and great friendship, something special can be created. Rose Ann Dimalanta Trio are very talented musicians. They’ve all been in the industry for years, with each gaining high accolades in their fields. Rose for example, was in Prince’s band for his Musicology tour, and you know … [Read more...] about Review: Rose Ann Dimalanta Trio – It’s Time
Single Review: DannyDosha – Kelsey 2
DannyDosha releases new single Kelsey 2, and with it we’re invited into a world of inventive melodies, clever contrasts, and inspired vocals. DannyDosha (Daniel Maurice Barry) was always going to have an eclectic sound to his music. Growing up with a hip-hop producer as an uncle and a cousin as a mix-engineer, he had wide access to a plethora of musical influences, including … [Read more...] about Single Review: DannyDosha – Kelsey 2
Album Review: Chip Wickham – La Sombre
We take a look at the new Jazz record from the talented Chip Wickham, who takes us though a dizzying and impressive ride through Jazz. The Mancunian composer, flautist and saxophonist Chip Wickham has been around the block, cultivating an impressive reputation as a musician for hire within jazz, funk, hip-hop, latin, drum'n'bass and electronica circles over the course of a … [Read more...] about Album Review: Chip Wickham – La Sombre
Nina Simone – Another Spring
As winter sheds its pall and the rejuvenation of springtime's bloom takes hold, I've been moved to dig out a slew of old Nina Simone albums from my collection, particularly her much-admired And Piano! set from 1969. A commercial flop recorded at the pinnacle of the soul-jazz legend's powers during her genre-straddling, crossover period at RCA, the album is notable for the … [Read more...] about Nina Simone – Another Spring