ARTIST PROFILE
Julian Siegel Quartet
Quartet led bt multi reed player Julia Siegel of the group Partisans.The current edition features pianist Liam Noble, bassist Oli Hayhurst and Partisans drummer Gene Calderazzo. Their 2011 album “Urban Theme Park” looks set to be one of the best releases of the year.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Urban Theme Park
"An instant classic which, if there's any justice, should come to be regarded as a landmark album in British jazz."
4-5 out of 5
Julian Siegel Quartet, Dempsey’s, Cardiff, 12/10/2011.
"An excellent evening of complex, intelligent but ultimately thrilling music. "
4 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.
