Category Archives: Is That Jazz?

Millions of sounds to keep you up when you’re down…

Crescent City’s Hot 8 Brass Band rocking ‘Ghost Town’ post Katrina!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by
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JAZZMEIA HORN: Once Voice Leaves Another Comes Through.

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Just over a week ago, on October 21st, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center they held the inaugural Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition – “a search for the world’s next great female jazz vocalists “ – and out … Continue reading →

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EXTRORDINARY JOE : Terry Callier Passes To Other Side

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

There are some people that once you’ve met them you never forget them. Terry Callier was one of them. I first saw Terry perform at the Jazz Cafe in Camden Town and those gathered were there to pay their respects … Continue reading →

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CATCH A FIRE : From Alpha to The QEH

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

The Lively Up tour arrived in London town last night and the Queen Elizabeth Hall was rammed to capacity. There was genuine sense of anticipation in the air and as one scanned the stage which was set up to accommodate … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF IMPROVISERS… LAST CALL for 7UP!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

It was way back in the hazy mists of time that I initially encountered the art of what’s become European “improv”. I’m sure they didn’t call it that back then but it was a very feisty and British take on … Continue reading →

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WORKING FOR THE CREATOR: Marshall Allen & The Sun Ra Arkestra… Live….

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

It doesn’t seem right that nigh on 20 years have slipped by since that natural mystic and astral traveller,  Sun Ra, left us for other worlds. However, the spirit of Sun Ra is alive and kicking, as the full house … Continue reading →

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ZARA McFARLANE: Visions from the Eastside, Back-a-Yard Reflections and Meditations on a MOBO

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Dropped into the BME at the 02 last night. Along with a hundred-or -so  other like minded souls I enjoyed a nicely structured discussion on the impact The Wailers 1973 debut LP for Island Records – ‘Catch A Fire’ – … Continue reading →

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THE JOURNEY : JOHN COLTRANE’S ‘A LOVE SUPREME’ & A SUMMER SOLTICE ALIGNMENT OF SPIRITUAL FORCES

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

It seems a long time ago that Jason Jules and myself began to explore the potential of a concept – Sacred Music : Sacred Spaces. Back then our sights were  fixed on Spitalfields, an area that encompasses Brick Lane and … Continue reading →

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Sacred Music & The Art Of Freedom

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

If you are a regular at Jazz In The Round you’ll be familiar with the artworks of Gina Southgate. We were fortunate enough to have Gina in The Chapel at Sacred Music: Sacred Spaces  and here’s a lovely portrait of … Continue reading →

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Deep In The Chapel… Visions of A Love Supreme

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

With only a week to go before we premiere the re-envisioning of John Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme’ the vibe and the anticipation is building. After a long period of writing flautist Rowland Sutherland has been busy adding swathes of sound … Continue reading →

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