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Marius Neset, Pizza Express Jazz Club - review

02.09.11
It's been some while since a new game-changer emerged but the buzz surrounding Marius Neset suggests that he just might be it - especially if you believe, as some writers do, that the future's Scandinavian... more

Keith Jarrett Trio, Festival Hall - review

28.07.11
It may be sacrilegious to discuss the Keith Jarrett Trio in anything less than glowing terms but for much of last night's eagerly-awaited concert these accomplished gentlemen sounded leg-weary... more

Soweto Kinch, Queen Elizabeth Hall - review

27.07.11
Soweto Kinch's tribute to a celebrated Joe Harriott album fittingly climaxed a three-concert series honouring great British jazz musicians... more

CDs of the week: The Horrors and Alex Clare

08.07.11
Our critics round-up this week's biggest music releases...... more

Basking in the glory with poise and wit

13.06.11
The sharpsuited figure of Nathaniel Facey was a long way from the obsessive introvert in Tomorrow's Warriors who would practise on the bandstand right up to showtime and again immediately afterwards... more

Jazz group Empirical are off key at Vortex

31.01.11
Trumpeter Jay Phelps and pianist Kit Downes quit Empirical more than a year ago, and fans at The Vortex Jazz Club still wonder why. Did they jump or were they pushed?... more

Led Bib's rhythmic flow steals the show

04.08.10
Playing numbers from their new album, Alive, Led Bib sustained nervous energy and controlled intensity... more

Led Bib are tradition-busting and totally original

04.08.10
Playing numbers from their new album, Alive, Led Bib sustained nervous energy and controlled intensity... more

Guide to the London Jazz Festival

30.10.09
The London Jazz Festival swings into town next month - it's time to learn to love the J-word. Richard Godwin takes you from A to Z... more

CDs of the week

25.09.09
Ian Brown's My Way is a decent record, Newton Faulkner wants to be taken seriously and Alice in Chains are dignified.... more

Charlie Haden is a survivor

22.06.09
A crafty showman in his slow-talking, peace-preaching, touchy-feely way, US double-bassist Charlie Haden brought Meltdown to a closedown. ... more

Yoko Ono steps out of John Lennon's shadow

15.06.09
Yoko Ono's music mesmerised a crowd including Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes and ex-Smith Johnny Marr. ... more

Gigs of the week

12.06.09
Unstoppably huge Tennessee rockers Kings of Leon come to town, Britney continues her 02 reign and Jolie Holland brings on the blues.... more

Sound check: Sounding a free horn

05.06.09
Jazz legend Ornette Coleman has assembled a line-up of eclectic excellence for next week's Meltdown.... more

The 25 must-see London gigs

15.05.09
From Britney Spears's circus to Jack White's new band, an extraordinary line-up of stars are coming to play in London before the summer festival season. Check out our 25 must sees... more

Jose Carreras to sing with Faryl Smith at Hampton Court Festival

30.03.09
Teenage singing sensation Faryl Smith will perform a duet with one of the Three Tenors at the Hampton Court Festival... more

CDs of the week

12.10.07
This week's top CDs include Jennifer Lopez with some poppy R&B and the sixth album from Welsh rockers Stereophonics.... more

Full marks for ingenuity

03.09.07
Basquiat Strings play pieces in a drawing room style more reminiscent of the Fawlty Towers theme, says Jack Massarik.... more

Coleman is just too crude

10.07.07
After enduring an hour of Ornette Coleman's inept and pretentious attempts to play his instruments, Jack Massarick was almost ready to throttle someone... more

The summer's hottest tickets

20.06.07
From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.... more

Deep and meaningful

25.05.07
Young jazz quintet Empirical combine raw creativity with latent artistry, all with an air of experimentation, says an admiring Jack Massarik.... more

CDs of the week

13.04.07
Covers albums from Patti Smith and Lily Allen's producer Mark Ronson offer up unexpected delights, while Nine Inch Nails are also on form.... more

Dalston's world jazz premiere

26.03.07
World premieres are rare in Dalston, so it was a big night when guitarist Phil Robson previewed his new commission for the Derby music festival.... more


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