ARTIST PROFILE
The Thing
Powerhouse improvising trio from Norway featuring Mats Gustafsson (saxophones), Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass) and Paal Nilssen-Love (drums).
ARTIST REVIEWS
The Thing, The Vortex, Dalston, London, 29/11/2010.
"The trio have consolidated, recalibrated, and reinvigorated themselves. They are on ridiculously good form."
5 out of 5
Shinjuku Growl / Shinjuku Crawl
"Tim Owen looks at two new releases in which Swedish saxophone power trio The Thing collaborate with two different guitarists, Jim O'Rourke and Otomo Yoshihide."
3-5 out of 5
The Thing, Café Oto, London 04/10/2011
"The Thing play forceful, brawny jazz, steeped in garage rock flavour"
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.
