Reviews
St Germain
The French musician, composer and producer Ludovic Navarre (aka St Germain) burst onto the scene 20 years ago with Boulevard,...
Reviewed by Jane Cornwell in issue: November/2015
If Paradise
The GUO must be one of the more ambitious and fluid big-bands in existence. Led by trombonist Tony Haynes, it...
Reviewed by Tim Cumming in issue: Apr/May/2012
Coup of Gods
Yet again risking imprisonment in his native Iran for releasing this album, Mehdi Rajabian’s latest effort showcases Persian tonalities, a...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: April/2022
Heading Out
After first meeting in the Sage Gateshead's influential Folkestra, violinist Kevin Lees and guitarist Matthew Jones became key members of...
Reviewed by Kevin Bourke in issue: July/2020
Magnificent
This latest album from Swiss jazz guitarist Nicolas Meier is a collection of originals and improvisations on themes inspired by...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: January/February/2022
Populaj Kantoj
Massimo Ferrante's latest album reflects the politics that are the major influence on his life and music. The Calabrian-born, Naples-resident...
Reviewed by Ciro De Rosa in issue: May/2016
Supernatural Love
Colombia's African musical traditions are often overlooked both at home and internationally. The electro-cumbia pioneers Sidestepper – a fluid outfit...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: March/2016
Hafla
East meets West via North and South in this latest project from Siwan, an international collaboration of musicians headed by...
Reviewed by Tom Newell in issue: July/2022
Le Silence de l’Exode
French clarinettist Yom has made seven albums that reflect an eclectic spirit that defies categorisation, underlining the malleability of his...
Reviewed by Daniel Brown in issue: October/2014
