How would you describe the kind of music that you play? “I try not to confine myself too much to genres, but my principle influences are jazz and hip hop. It involves a lot of improvisation, social commentary and having a good time.” Who are your influences and how have you been able […]
In-demand drummer Eric Ford has been performing with the contemporary jazz trio Partikel, and with vocalist Val Wiseman, as well gigging with top players on the London jazz scene. SJM editor Charlie Anderson sat down to chat with him, shortly before he appeared with Matt Wates at The Verdict in Brighton. How did you […]
Tell us about the concerts that you’re doing with Courtney Pine and how that came about. “I’ve played in Courtney’s band for a while. I did an album with him called Europa a few years ago and before that I played in his band. I hadn’t played with him for a while, a few […]
Tell us a bit about the trio and the musicians that you’ll be performing with. “It’s a unit that actually hasn't played in that format before, though the three of us have been involved over the last twenty years doing various things together and separately. I play with Martin France in my trio with […]
British pianist Andrew McCormack has toured with Kyle Eastwood and Jamie Cullum, as well as composing for his own trio. Now based in New York, he tours the UK this month. What can we expect to hear at your gig at The Verdict in Brighton on Friday 13th March? “The music we’re playing on […]
On 17th March, the Hare and Hounds in Worthing will celebrate 20 years of putting on weekly live jazz, with a concert featuring saxophonist Bobby Wellins, who first performed there 20 years ago when the Tuesday night sessions first started. Bassist Godfrey Sheppard is a regular, both on and off the bandstand and […]
SJM editor Charlie Anderson caught up with guitarist Mike Walker, already busy touring with fellow guitarist Stuart McCallum, ahead of The Impossible Gentleman’s latest UK and European tour. Mike Walker formed The Impossible Gentlemen back in 2010 with Gwilym Simcock, Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum. After a brief tour they released their debut […]
On what would have been the 80th birthday of British jazz legend Tubby Hayes we talk to saxophonist and writer Simon Spillett about his upcoming gigs celebrating the music of Tubby, as well as his many other activities. Hi Simon, so you’re performing at The Verdict in Brighton on Friday 20th February, 2015. Tell us […]
Violinist Chris Garrick studied at the Royal Academy of Music before pursuing a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums, including the acclaimed 2013 album When The World Stopped For Snow with John Etheridge and Liane Carroll. Here he talks to Charlie Anderson about his plans for 2015. Tell us about the gig that you’re […]
SJM columnist and bassist Eddie Myer recently caught up with trumpeter Gabriel Garrick between sets at the Bristol Bar where he was sitting in at Jack Kendon's regular Thursday night gig. Hi Gabriel. Your father Michael was an important and influential jazz musician. What was it like growing up in such a musical family? […]