Reviews
Tamam Morning
Belgian saxophonist Thys has assembled a beautifully balanced quintet for an uplifting fusion of European jazz and Middle-Eastern modes. The...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: June/2021
Groovy Guzheng
The fluttering tones of the guzheng (Chinese zither) will be recognised as every lazy soundtrack composer's go-to sound for an...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: Jan/Feb/2018
Bhumika
Those in the West intrigued by India's rich musical traditions used to face a long trip to learn more. Now...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: Jan/Feb/2019
Tides of Times
Since their formation in Kolkata in 2006, Gharana have waged a guerilla campaign to bring their Indo-rock fusion to a...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: June/2021
Tabansi Sampler
The melting-pot music scene of 70s and 80s Nigeria bursts forth from this compilation, a showcase for the back catalogue...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: November/2019
Unexpected Guests
The title-track of Unexpected Guests lives up to the billing. Bagpiper Craig Downie blares dramatically over a boisterous tabla beat....
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: January/2021
Cosmic Language
The fusion of jazz and Indian classical music has become so commonplace as to be almost passé, but saxophonist Nat...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: May/2018
Ragas from Lahore
The musical pilgrimage route from West to East may be well-trodden, but it does not typically run through Woking. Little...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: January/2021
The Hindustani Jazz Sextet Live at the UCLA
This live record is a charming time capsule, taking us back to the swinging 60s and the first fumblings of...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: August/September/2022
Susuma
Susuma harnesses the groove engine of West African highlife and hitches it to the sensitive stylings of 1970s soul. The...
Reviewed by Liam Izod in issue: May/2022
