John Coltrane’s Giant Steps and his Impression on Contemporary Artists
John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme is considered to be the tenor saxophonist’s magnum opus; an…
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Agbeko: The Development of An Afrobeat-Inspired Sound
Though fundamentally influenced by the West African funk of Fela Kuti and The Funkees, Manchester-based…
From Blackstar to Blow: We Talk to Jazz Saxophonist Donny McCaslin
More than two-and-a-half years have elapsed since the release of David Bowie’s momentous final LP ★(Blackstar)….
Don Letts on New Music, Old-School Filmmaking and His Carnival Sound Clubnight
It was during the mid-to-late-seventies that filmmaker, DJ and musician Don Letts first became involved in…
Sam Rapley: An Insight into one of the UK’s Rising Jazz Stars
From barman at Manchester’s venue Band on the Wall, to acclaimed jazz performer, Sam Rapley…
Murs Discusses His Early Touring Experiences and Rap Music’s International Importance
Described as “the consummate ‘rapper’s rapper’,”Murs is an artist whose stripes have been hard earned. He…
Phronesis’ New Album and the Evolution of the Jazz Trio
Having been named Jazz Ensemble of the Year at the 2017 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Phronesis have…
Julian Argüelles Discusses His Latest Album and His Passions Away from the Stage
Julian Argüelles is an experienced composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist, whose recently released album Tonadas, has…
Geir Sundstøl: Mariachi Blues and Eastern Vibes
In the hands of multi-instrumentalist Geir Sundstøl all things are possible. On his new record, the…
The Broken Orchestra Discuss Breaking out of the Studio and Developing Their Sound for the Stage
Today’s musicians can take numerous paths to achieve their creative goals. The Broken Orchestra began doing…