ARTIST PROFILE
Nels Cline Singers
Not actually a vocal group at all but a trio led by experimental guitarist Nels Cline, a sometime member of alt. rockers Wilco. The Singers also features bassist Devin Hoff and drummer Scott Amen. Their double album “Initiate” was released in 2011.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Initiate
"Cline operates in a grey area, seemingly within the parameters of experimental rock, yet clearly in thrall to jazz."
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.
