ARTIST PROFILE
Wadada Leo Smith
American trumpeter (born 1941) associated with the AACM movement in Chicago in the 60’s and later a convert to Rastafarianism. Still remarkably active creatively he continues to view jazz as a “world music” in the most positive sense of the phrase.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Spiritual Dimensions
"A contrasting double album from trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith featuring his Golden and Organic bands"
4 out of 5
Heart’s Reflections
"A stamp of authority from a band leader who knows he’s bought everything together nicely this time around."
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.
