A wise artist keeps faith with his fanbase. That's why trumpet superstar Wynton Marsalis is taking a break from touring the lucrative summer-festival circuit to play a cut-price week at Ronnie's... more
Suave is the word for James Carter. Snappy dresser, cool dude and saxophonist extraordinaire, he sounds great, looks good and is growing in stature every year... more
The Hackney Empire will re-open this summer to host concerts as part of a pan-East End festival of international music organised by the Barbican... more
Tcha Limberger - who is blind from birth - is both a spectacular violinist and guitar player and told a personal story for virtually every song... more
Gary Potter thrilled this dedicated gypsy-jazz venue with two scintillating sets and a dazzling solo-guitar display which even had his own band applauding.... more
Music matters this week include Britain's answer to surfer-folky Jack Johnson, another insight into Bob Dylan and a quick listen to Editors' epic new record.... more
Resourceful guitar stylists John Etheridge and Phil Robson were among the first to savour the remarkable acoustics at Lambeth Palace and, says Jack Massarik, they took full advantage.... more
Howard Alden - the man movie buffs know as the fingers of Emmett Ray in Sweet And Lowdown - was on masterful form at Ronnie Scott's last night.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do