ARTIST PROFILE
Neil Cowley Trio
Exciting piano trio led by the charismatic Cowley. Their energetic blend of strong grooves allied to catchy hooks and melodies has won them a young following beyond the normal jazz demographic. Current line up is Cowley (piano), Rex Horan (bass) and Evan Jenkins (drums).
Latest album “The Face Of Mount Molehill” includes contributions from Leo Abrahams (guitar) and the Mount Molehill Strings.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Radio Silence
"An important step in the development of the trio. It's a more nuanced record with greater emotional depth than either of its predecessors and heralds a greater maturity in Cowley's writing style."
Neil Cowley Trio, The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, 06/11/2010
"The trio's latest release “Radio Silence” incorporates more ambitious writing and a greater dynamic range, qualities which were very much in evidence during this performance at The Edge."
The Face Of Mount Molehill
"With its increasingly diverse writing and consistently intriguing arrangements “Mount Molehill” represents Cowley's most adventurous and mature work to date."
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.
