ARTIST PROFILE
Patrick Cornelius
New York based alto/soprano saxophonist. Co-leader of the Transatlantic Collective with bassist Michael Janisch. Cornelius has released three solo albums, “Lucid Dream” (2006), Fierce” (2010) and “Maybe Steps” (2011) .
ARTIST REVIEWS
Lucid Dream
"Solo debut from this New York based alto saxophonist, co-leader with bassist Michael Janisch of the acclaimed Transatlantic Collective."
Fierce
"Recorded in a single day the freshness, spontaneity and vitality of the session is immediately discernible to the listener. "Fierce" simply bristles with intent."
Maybe Steps
"A work that speaks of Cornelius' increasing maturity as both a writer and musician, arguably his best release 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.
