American saxophonist Peter Fraize will be staying in Brighton for a few weeks in June and July and will be playing gigs at various venues (see below). Peter is a saxophonist, composer and teacher based in Washington DC. He has been a distinct voice in the jazz world for nearly three decades and is known […]
Tell us about how you first got into playing music. “Initially as a young lad, I was influenced by many guitarists such as Hendrix, Angus Young, John Williams and more which got me interested in both rock and classical guitar. I played a bit in my early years but was into the 90's Rave […]
Donna Lewis had a global hit in 1996 with ‘I Love You Always Forever’ a song that exceeded one million ‘spins’ on the radio. Her latest album Brand New Day takes the Welsh born singer in a completely new direction. Featuring musicians Ethan Iverson, Reid Anderson and David King, the album is an intimate, […]
What was it like studying with legendary drum teacher Alan Dawson? “My main purpose in going to Berklee College of Music in 1968 was to study with Alan. Already legendary, at the time he had so many students there that he was reduced to giving weekly half hour lessons. Those would often turn out to […]
Saxophonist Andy Panayi has been performing for nearly forty years. Having relocated to Eastbourne he’s been appearing regularly at gigs around Sussex. You’ve been involved in a lot of different jazz projects over the years. What ones are you working on at the moment? “I have a few projects on the go, firstly […]
Pianist Darius Brubeck is best known for the tribute to his late father (Brubecks play Brubeck) but is also making a name for himself with his own quartet consisting of two British jazz players, Dave O’Higgins and Matt Ridley, together with South African drummer Wesley Gibbens. Tell us a bit about your latest album […]
Trumpeter Chris Coull, now based in Hove, talks to Charlie Anderson about his jazz travels, The Three Trumpeteers and his new gig and jam session at The Palmeira in Hove. How did you get into jazz? “I’d just switched school when I was 17, in sixth form and I met this guy who […]
What made you start playing the vibes and what do you like most about the instrument? “I always knew I was going to be a musician when I was about 13 years old but no-one believed me or encouraged me. At the time I was obsessed with the pop/rock music of the day & […]
Preston Glasgow Lowe perform at The Verdict in Brighton on Saturday 16th April. We talk to guitarist David Preston (pictured above, middle) about their debut album released on Whirlwind. You release the debut album of Preston Glasgow Lowe on 29th April. Tell us about the album and how it all came about. “We had […]
Lou Beckerman discusses with the highly respected British vocalist and lyricist, Norma Winstone MBE, a flourishing life in jazz spanning over five decades. Most of us can't remember a time when Norma Winstone wasn't a prominent figure on the British jazz scene. I first met her three years ago when I was […]