Guitarist John Harris talks about the upcoming revival of Kineojazz in Brighton. Tell us about Kineojazz and how it all came about. “Kineojazz is a jazz promotion organisation started by three friends – singer Ela Southgate, entrepreneur Steve Rayson and myself. We all share a love of jazz and thought it would be […]
Pianist Chris Illingworth talks to Charlie Anderson about GoGo Penguin and their recently announced album deal with Blue Note Records. You’ve recently signed to Blue Note Records. How did that come about and what does it mean for the band? “It all kind of happened last year around the summer. We were playing […]
Vocalist Edana Minghella is a regular performer around Brighton and this year she returns to The Brunswick in Hove for another concert as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival. Here she talks to editor Charlie Anderson about where it all started. How did you get into jazz? “I don’t really know. It’s one of […]
Saxophonist and Mingus Underground leader Andy Pickett discusses the band and the music of Charles Mingus ahead of their appearance at this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival. Tell us about how the group came together. “I've long been a fan of Mingus, and had really wanted to play this great music, and asking […]
Saxophonist Marius Neset, who released his fifth album this year, discusses his approach to writing his own material. Tell us about your latest album Pinball. How did it come about and what was your inspiration? “I went to a cottage in the Norwegian mountains in January 2014, and started playing around with a […]
Vocalist Jenny Green has been active in the South Coast jazz scene for a few years now. She took time out to talk to SJM about all of her activities, including her latest album Caught a Touch of Your Love. How did you first get into singing? “From a very young age […]
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 […]