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
Naming an all-white US group Soulbop is a bit of a cheek but its rhythm section, better known as Medeski, Martin and Wood, is a high-energy Hammond-organ trio that prides itself on its jammability... more
From the louche literary to the frivolous luvvies, every London tribe has its own party rules - and rulers. Meet the scenesters on everyone's list... more
A year to the day since it reopened its doors there are complaints that the celebrated jazz club has lost its heart and fears that it's set to be taken over.... more
Rightly acclaimed as an ultra-rare jazz nominee for the Mercury Prize, Zoe Rahman didn't actually win that bauble but has since become a very busy bandleader nevertheless.... more
The Kaiser Chiefs' second album, cult figure Patrick Wolf, a star-studded children's album, and a gipsy clarinetist are among the CDs of the week.... more
You don't get that much intellectual feminist chic at Ronnie Scott's - which means Patricia Barber is an artist for the thinking fan, says Jack Massarik.... more
After 20 minutes of sedate chamber-jazz from great US pianist Chick Corea, numbness began to set in and Jack Massarik was left wondering where all the Friday-night fever had gone.... more
Gig review: Prim is a word seldom applied to Chick Corea, but after 20 minutes of sedate chamber-jazz by the great US pianist, numbness began to set in and Jack Massarik was left wondering where all the Friday-night fever had gone.... 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
Morning:
6°c
