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
Barack Obama loves her, the purists call her the real thing — and now, says Esperanza Spalding, who performs at the London Jazz Festival next month, she wants the world to hear her astonishing music
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Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
Hidden behind King's Cross station, a lavish multi-space arts centre apparently designed for 25ft-tall aliens, has risen and is hosting a festival.... more
It takes place at 41 venues over 10 nights and ranges from world music to the complete works of Thelonious Monk - Jack Massarik previews the London Jazz Festival.... more
We take a look at the biggest CDs released this week including the debut album from chart-topping Mika, and the latest offerings from Bloc Party and Lady Sovereign.... more
Charlie Parker might have celebrated his 80th birthday last night - but it was just as well he wasn't around to hear his music twisted beyond all recognition by Django Bates and Evan Parker.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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