Month: July 2015

1 July 2015

The Column: Eddie Myer – Love Supreme Festival 2015

Eddie Myer in conversation with Barney Dufton from Neapolitan, the production team behind the Love Supreme Festival.   SJM So… Love Supreme is a greenfield jazz festival… who conceived of this idea in the first place?   BD The idea came from Ciro Romano who’s our festival director. He’s been involved in music for years […]

1 July 2015

Christine Tobin Interview

  We caught up with vocalist Christine Tobin ahead of her appearance at this year’s Love Supreme Festival.   What has been the one thing that has helped you advance in terms of your growth as a vocalist?     “I don't think I could pin it down to one thing. There are many factors and […]

1 July 2015

Asaf Sirkis Interview

  Drummer and percussionist Asaf Sirkis talks to Charlie Anderson about his journey to the UK, his use of the Konnakol system and his latest projects   Can you tell us about your journey and how you ended up here in the UK?     “Growing up in Israel, it’s a very small place. There are […]

1 July 2015

Ant Law Interview

Guitarist Ant Law has been performing in Tim Garland’s group and now releases his second album, Zero Sum Game. Here he talks to Charlie Anderson.   Tell us a little bit about how you got started in music.     “I usually tell this lame joke about how when I was born I emerged strumming my […]

1 July 2015

Big Band Scene (July 2015)

    Big Band Scene Saxophonist Patrick Billingham continues his monthly column with a look at The Ronnie Smith Big Band and The Phoenix Big Band.       Was there ever a big band ‘Golden Age’?  I like to think so. From the 1930s to the 1950s.  Many large towns and cities had at least one […]

1 July 2015

The Snowdrop Jazz Night, Lewes (July 2015)

  The Snowdrop Jazz Night, Lewes Hosted by Terry Seabrook on keys with various featured guests and sidemen. Free admission (collection taken towards running expenses). Great beers and top nosh. The Snowdrop Inn, 119 South St, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2BU Tel:01273 471018    Monday 6th July Quinto Latin jazz featuring Raul D’Oliviera with Dave […]

1 July 2015

Preview: The Nightingale Room in Brighton

  Jazz at Brighton’s Newest Venue : The Nightingale Room The Nightingale Room is located on the first floor of the Grand Central pub, right across the road from Brighton station at the bottom of Surrey Street. So close to the town’s main transport hub, it’s an easy place to reach from all directions. It […]

1 July 2015

Live Review: Dave Williams Swing Band at The Verdict

Dave Williams Swing Band The Verdict, Brighton Saturday 13th June, 2015         For a first outing this was an impressive display of tight arrangements and strong vocal performances presented in a way that was entertaining and enjoyable. Playing to a packed house at The Verdict, vocalist Dave Williams has successfully developed his Frank […]

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