Kansas Smitty’s
We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
Kansas Smitty’s most mature and varied offering to date. The music is impressively varied in terms of style, colour, rhythm and texture and both the writing and the playing is excellent throughout.
Rochford and Downes have created a perfect mood piece that will resonate deeply with a broad array of listeners.
The balance between formal composition and improvisational flare is excellent, with the sextet and their guests rewardingly exploring musical elements that embrace jazz, rock, classical & electronica.
A growing compositional maturity, but still exhibiting some of that old punk jazz fire. The spirit of B&PBB is very much alive and kicking in 2023. It’s good to have them back.
In a particularly well balanced group the standard of the playing is excellent throughout, with the trio combining well as a unit but also shining as individuals. A thoroughly satisfying album.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Saxophonist and composer Kevin Figes will play a short series of UK gigs with his quintet in late March and in May 2023. Schedule attached.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
American pianist & composer Lynne Arriale will be touring in Europe in April 2023 in support of her latest album "The Lights Are Always On". The itinerary includes 2 dates at the Pizza Express, Soho.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Saxophonist Helena Kay’s KIM Trio will tour Scotland in support of their latest album, Golden Sands, from Thursday March 30 2023. Press release attached.
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023