ARTIST PROFILE
Anat Fort Trio
Trio led by Tel Aviv born, New York based pianist Anat Fort. Also featuring American bassist Gary Wang and German born drummer Roland Schneider. A regular working unit the trio released their first album for ECM in summer 2010, a follow up to Fort’s ECM debut “A Long Story”, recorded with a different group including the great drummer Paul Motian and released in 2007.
ARTIST REVIEWS
And If
"“As If” is, in many ways, a typical ECM release, immaculately crafted and recorded, and it's a highly melodic record that's likely to have broad appeal to fans of the label."
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
