Colin Wright interviewed a young saxophone phenomenon from Scotland who explained away his staggering technique with 'all it takes is practice'.

Records offered for review to Jazz Journal in January-February 2025, including Alison Rayner Quintet, Cannonball Adderley, ...

As if there weren’t already enough bassoon and drums duos in the world (IRONY ALERT) this one consisting of Borca on the ...

The publicity focus of this year’s NSJF is on the appearance of “the legendary Queen of Motown” Diana Ross on the closing ...

Barry McRae heard only underplaying, stiffness and insensitivity in Clarke's compositional style but admired his flamenco ...

Roger Dean thought Burton's set with Weber, Goodrick, Metheny, Swallow and Moses one of the most impressive and enjoyable of ...

Fifty years ago, Barry McRae liked the confluence of strings and rock group on side one but regretted the classical takeover on side two. First published in Jazz Journal February 1975 This album teams ...

Sinclair Traill found Shorter's compositions rather contrived and his tone too astringent, but he liked Reggie Workman and ...

Barry McRae found John Stevens and Trevor Watts' tribute to two avant-garde drummers a rocking record and a joyful affirmation of free jazz principles ...