Jaimie Branch
Fly or Die Live
Branch’s music embraces both anger and hope, protest and celebration. Defiantly left wing in political terms it also transcends musical boundaries as free jazz rubs shoulders with the punk aesthetic.
Smart and Mitchell achieve a remarkable rapport, this is very much a partnership of equals working in tandem in pursuit of a common cause. A triumph for both musicians.
With its plethora of melodic hooks the album is immediately accessible, but in the home listening environment it also reveals hidden depths.
It’s a hugely ambitious recording that embraces elements of jazz, classical, pop, soul, r’n’b and more and does so brilliantly, blending them into a cohesive and convincing whole.
An impressive piece of work, skilfully combining elements of jazz, ‘world music’ and modern production techniques to create something powerful, distinctive and deeply personal.
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Vortex has forwarded its latest newsletter, including details of forthcoming live events.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The full line up has been announced for Swansea International Jazz Festival which will take place at various venues around the city from 23rd to 26th June 2022.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Broadcaster & journalist Peter Slavid has forwarded details of the music played on his UK & European Jazz radio show on 22/05/22, which is available via a number of UK & international radio stations
Friday, May 20, 2022 - Sunday, May 29, 2022
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - Sunday, May 29, 2022
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - Sunday, June 05, 2022
Friday, May 27, 2022
Friday, May 27, 2022
