When Robbie Williams's pleasing, pleading voice is coupled with a background orchestra on Superblind he has something he's never previously come close to: gravitas.... more
Singers Mick Jagger and Jamie Cullum were left looking positively pint-sized last night as they arrived with their statuesque girlfriends at a charity banquet in London... more
It was the charity banquet with a difference, a £1,000-ahead five-course meal made of ingredients all grown, plucked or fished from in and around London... 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
Decades into an illustrious career, Chris Laurence has finally released his maiden album. Jack Massarik was at St Cyprian's Church to hear the jazz star play his top-class music.... more
With star-packed events at Ronnie Scott's and the Roundhouse featuring Jamie Cullum, Paul Weller and Bill Wyman, to Swedish electropop at the Mean Fiddler, there is something for everyone.... more
Jamie Cullum's White Island classics, new material from Damien Rice and the launch of Sony's new music service. Read David Smyth's internet music picks here.... more
Can nice girls rise to the top? Consider RAF bandsman's daughter Joanna Eden: she plays good piano, writes sharp-witted, well-crafted songs and sings them sweetly.... more