ARTIST PROFILE
Ben Bastin Trio
Trio led by young double bassist and composer Ben Bastin and featuring rising stars John Turville (piano) and Josh Blackmore (drums). Their first studio recording “The Missing Piece” released 2011 with additional contributions from Raven Bush (violin), Danny Keane (cello) and Amelia Tucker (vocals).
ARTIST REVIEWS
The Missing Piece
"There's real scope and a commendable spirit of ambition about “The Missing Piece” that makes it more than just another trio date."
3-5 out of 5
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.
