Duo comprised of tenor saxophonist Trish Clowes and pianist Ross Stanley. Album “Journey to Where” released on Stoney Lane Records in March 2024.
Collaboration between the trio Parikel (Duncan Eagles - sax, Max Luthert - bass, Eric Ford - drums) and cellist Natalie Rozario.
Scottish born saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser now based in Barcelona. His 2023 album “Warmi” appears on the Barcelona based UnderPool label and features Albert Bover (piano) Masa Kamaguchi (double bass), Carlos Falanga (drums), Felix Rossy (trumpet) and Sara Lilu (vocals).
International jazz quartet led by American saxophonist, pianist and composer Kareem Kandi and featuring Greg Feingold (double bass), Julian Osty (guitar) and Carsten Weinmann (drums).
Quartet led by trumpeter, composer and improviser Charlotte Keeffe and featuring Moss Freed (guitar), Ashley John Long (double bass) and Ben Handysides (drums). Album “ALIVE! in the studio” released on Discus Music in September 2023.
New quartet led by saxophonist & composer Iain Ballamy and featuring Rebecca Nash (keys), Nick Pini (double bass) and Jeremy Stacey (drums).
Young Cardiff based pianist and composer. His self released debut album “Three Ems” (March 2024) also features the talents of Nick Kacal (double bass) and Alex Goodyear (drums).
Twelve piece chamber jazz ensemble led by guitarist and composer Billy Marrows. Album “Penelope” released in January 2024.
Trio led by the Danish pianist and composer Soren Bebe and featuring Kasper Tagel (bass) and Knut Finsrud (drums).
Anglo-Swiss trio featuring Jim Hart -vibraphone, percussion, Florian Arbenz - drums, percussion ,Percy Pursglove - trumpet/flugelhorn.
A collaboration between the contemporary classical ensemble Manchester Collective with the Scottish jazz group the Fergus McCreadie for “The Unfurrowed Field”, a 2024 tour featuring the following musicians; Fergus McCreadie - piano, David Bowden - double bass, Stephen Henderson -drums; Rakhi Singh - violin, Donald Grant - violin, Simone van de Giessen - viola, Christian Elliot – cello
Quartet led by tenor saxophonist and composer Nye Banfield and featuring Robbie Moore – keyboard, Benjamin Crane – double bass, Ewan Moore – drums.
Miles Spilsbury – tenor saxophone, flute, electronics, percussion, Ollie Cadman – keyboards, Jake Long – drums, percussion.
Midlands based jazz, funk and soul septet featuring Jodi Matthews – vocals, Roy Linton – keyboards, Andy Thomas – guitar, John Sanderson – tenor & soprano saxes, flute, Ted Woodley – bass, André Bayliss – drums, Mahendra Patel - percussion.
Bristol based quartet playing a mix of original compositions and jazz, funk and latin covers. Emma Holbrook – drums, Sophie Stockham – tenor saxophone, Ruth Hammond – keyboard, Lisa Cherian – congas, percussion
Gaz Hughes Quartet, Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury, 09/03/2024.
Gaz Hughes – drums, Andrzej Baranek – piano, James Owston – double bass, Tim Williams – guitar.
Dorset based quintet playing original compositions plus classic items from the jazz-rock fusion repertoire. Self released debut album “Choose Your Froot” first issued in 2022. John Robertson – guitar, Pete Earle – electric bass, Ian Kindred – keyboards, Cameron MacDougall – drums, Caio Mamberti – percussion.
Trio featuring the US born, Amsterdam based saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Michael Moore and featuring the British musicians John Pope (double bass) and Johnny Hunter (drums). Album “Something Happened” released on the Newcastle based New Jazz and Improvised Recordings imprint in October 2023.
Cambridge based quartet led by pianist and composer Martin Hallmark and featuring Kevin Flanagan (tenor sax), Tiago Coimbra (electric bass) and Oscar Reynolds (drums). Album releases are “Spider Dance” (2014), “The Monkey Puzzle Tree” (2019) and “Water Speckled Midnight” ( 2024).
London based guitarist and composer. His 2023 debut album “Purple / Black Vol. One” (Whirlwind Recordings) features him alongside Kit Downes (piano, Hammond, keys), Sebastian Rochford (drums, synths) and Kevin Glasgow (bass).
Quartet led by Marvin Muoneke (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn) and featuring Samuel Joyce (piano), Federico Leonori (double bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums).
Trio led by guitarist and composer David Preston and featuring Conor Chaplin (bass) and Joel Barford (drums).
Duo formed in 2023 and featuring guitarist, singer and songwriter Deborah Rose and cellist Sonia Hammond.
Sextet featuring four musicians and two narrators who perform music from Stan Tracey’s Dylan Thomas inspired jazz suite “Under Milk Wood” combined with readings from Thomas’ ‘play for voices’.
Quintet led by the young Welsh born, Birmingham based bassist and composer Thomas Marsh. Self released debut album “What’s Wrong With Rain?” issued 2023.
One off collaboration at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny between the BMJ Collective (Jack Mac -saxophones, Nick Kacal - double bass and Ryan Thrupp - drums) with guitarist Chris Cobbson.
South Wales based big band led by trumpeter and musical director Mike Prestage.
Project led by pianist, bassist, composer and arranger in conjunction with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra. Album “Horizon” released on the British record label Ubuntu Music in February 2024.
Improvising quartet featuring Faith Brackenbury (violin, viola), Tony Bianco (drums, percussion), John Pope (double bass) and John O’Gallagher (alto sax) that toured the UK in January and February 2024. The “Sentient Beings” album was released in 2023 and featured Brackenbury, Bianco and Pope with Paul Dunmall (tenor sax).
Duo seen by Ian at Kidderminster Jazz Club on 02/02/2024 featuring Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Mario Bakuna accompanied by percussionist Satin Singh. The performance also included guest appearances from Linda Angelis (vocals) and Rafael Lopes (alto sax).
Trio from the North of England featuring Jamie Taylor (guitar), Dave Walsh (drums) and Martin Longhawn (B3 Hammond organ). Album “Fast Corners” (Taccola Records) released late 2023.
All star British fusion sextet featuring Pete Case, Jason Rebello (keyboards), Paul Stacey (guitar), Tim Fulker (saxes), Pat Davey (electric bass) and Jeremy Stacey (drums).
One off collaboration at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny between the BMJ Collective (Jack Mac -tenor sax, Nick Kacal - double bass and Ryan Thrupp - drums) with Cardiff based pianist Michael Blanchfield.
Quintet led by London based musicians Theo Erskine (tenor sax) and Mark Kavuma (trumpet), also featuring Noah Stoneman (piano), Michael Shrimpling (double bass) and Shane Forbes (drums). Debut recording “UltraSound” released on Kavuma’s label Banger Factory Records in December 2023.
Welsh duo consisting of Angharad Jenkins (voice, violins) and Huw Warren (piano). Album “Calennig” released on Jenkins’ own Sienco label in December 2023.
Quartet led by the Manchester based drummer, composer and improviser Johnny Hunter. The current line up features Graham South (trumpet), Mark Hanslip (tenor sax) and Seth Bennett (double bass).
Quintet led by the American pianist, composer and improviser Myra Melford featuring Mary Halvorson (guitar), Ingrid Laubrock (tenor & soprano saxes), Tomeka Reid (cello) and Lesle Mok (drums). Albums “The Love Of Fre And Water” (2022) and “Hear The Light Singing” (2023) both released on the Rogue Art imprint.
Improvising trio featuring Alex Bonney (trumpet, Modular synth, lap top), Paul Dunmall (saxes), Mark Sanders (drums). Debut album “The Beholder’s Share” released on Bead Records, 2023.
Duo featuring the American guitarist, composer and educator John Stowell and his Cardiff based counterpart James Chadwick.
Bristol based vocalist, guitarist and songwriter with three full length albums to her credit, “Hard To Forget” (2015), “Safe Place” (2019) and “Willing” (2021).
Band led by Birmingham based electric bassist and multi-instrumentalist ReedBass. The line up has also included Sam Rogers (tenor sax), Faisal Ahmed (keyboards), Leon Small (drums), Reuben Reynolds (guitar) and guest vocalist Danni Meyers. Debut album “Still On It” self released in December 2023.
Quartet led by drummer and composer Rod Oughton and featuring Helena Kay (tenor sax), Deschanel Gordon (piano) and Flo Moore (electric bass). Debut album “All Together, Now!” released on Ubuntu Music in 2023.
Young trio led by the Edinburgh born pianist and composer Ben Shankland and featuring Ewan Hastie (double bass) and Chun-Wei Kang (drums).
UK born percussionist, composer, improviser, instrument maker and bandleader now based in Berlin. Leader of the band Vula Viel her first solo album “There is Only Love and Fear” was released on the Chicago based International Anthem Record label in 2023.
Atlantic Road Trip is an international quintet co-led by the Scottish saxophonist Paul Towndrow, American trumpeter Chad McCullough and the Slovakian vibraphonist Miro Herak. The band line up is completed by the Irish bassist Conor Murray and the Scottish drummer Alyn Cosker. Debut album “One” released on Calligram Records in November 2023.
Quartet led by New Orleans musician Don Vappie (banjo, vocals) and featuring David Horniblow (clariner), Dave Kelbie (rhythm guitar) and Sebastien Girardot (double bass).
Album “The Blue Book of Storyville” released on Lejazzetal Tecords in 20i9.
The Beck Hunters trio (Mick Beck – tenor sax, bassoon, whistles, Anton Hunter – guitar, effects, Johnny Hunter – drums, percussion) joined by pianist Laura Cole and bassist John Pope. Live album “From Wolves To Water” recorded at the 2022 Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music.
Prolific US born London based vocalist.
Sri Lankan born, London based multi-instrumentalist and composer. Her debut album “From The Crow’s Nest” (Rainy Day Records, 2023) features her on bass guitar in a core trio with Zhenya Strigalev (saxophone) and Garry Bagdasaryan (drums) plus guest musicians Elliot Galvin and Evgeny Ponomarev (both keyboards) and Rodion Grischenko (guitar).
Duo featuring trumpeter and electronic musician Alex Bonney and drummer / percussionist Will Glaser. Album “Everything Unfolding From Emptiness” issued on the Not Applicable imprint in September 2023.
Experienced saxophonist long associated with pianist and composer Mike Westbrook, but also a composer and bandleader in his own right.
Glasgow born, London based drummer and composer with two solo albums to his credit, “Impossible Things” (2015) and “Sun Swells” (2022).
Brass and reed sextet playing a fusion of jazz and classical music and specialising in newly commissioned works from a variety of composers. Toby Street – trumpet, Adrian Miotti – tuba, Richard Watkin – trombone, Rob Buckland – saxophone, James Fountain – trumpet, Sarah Field – trumpet, saxophone. Debut album “Volume 1” released via Ulysees Arts in November 2023.
Israeli trio featuring Gadi Stern – piano, keyboards, David Michaeli – double bass, Matan Assayag – drums.
Oxford based quartet co-led by Ollie Weston (tenor & soprano sax) and Pete Oxley (guitar). Also featuring Martin Pickett (organ) and Rick Finlay (drums). Named after the 1999 Michael Brecker “Time Is Of The Essence”.
Logan Kane is a Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and producer who is best known as a bass player, both on the acoustic and electric versions of the instrument. Latest album “Floor Plans” released on Ghost Note Records in October 2023.
Drummer and electronic musician. First solo album “Bovine Mindstate” released on Not Applicable Records in October 2023.
Quintet co-led by trumpeter Stuart Henderson and saxophonist Karen Sharp celebrating the classic trumpet / saxophone partnerships of jazz. Also featuring Leon Greening (piano), Raph Mizraki (bass) and Simon Price drums.
Long running Midland based youth big band directed by John Ruddick MBE.
Bristol based funk and fusion quintet featuring Scott Hammond – drums, Ruth Hammond – tenor sax, bass clarinet, melodica, Korg synthesiser, Dale Hambridge – keyboards, Greig Robinson – electric bass, Lisa Cerrian - percussion.
Buenos Aires based ensemble led by saxophonist / clarinettist Gustavo Firmenich. Line up Gustavo Firmenich – alto sax, clarinet, Marcelo Diven - vocals Andres Veltri, Daniel Grant, Miguel Bensadon – tenor sax, Romina Bochicchio – alto sax, Lucia Deluca - clarinet, Andres Zetko – electric bass, Valentin Rodriguez – electric guitar,
Laureano Daloia – drums With guest; Xenia Porteous – violin. This line up appeared at Brecon Jazz Club on 26/09/2023 as part of La Malbec Orquesta’s European tour.
Edinburgh based duo featuring saxophonist Ian Millar and pianist Dominic Spencer who specialise in rural touring throughout the UK, playing a mix of jazz standards and Millar’s original compositions.
Quintet led by Southampton born, Birmingham based saxophonist, flautist, composer and poet Dan Lockheart and featuring his mentor, Alex Hitchcock on tenor sax. The group also includes Torn Davies )guitar), Josh Vadiveloo 9Double bass) and Jonno Gaze (drums).
Trio featuring Johnny Hunter (drums), Mark Hanslip (tenor sax) and Olie Brice (double bass). Album “Divisions” recorded in 2019 and eventually released on Discus Music in 2023.
Irish jazz trio featuring Dave Redmond (double bass), Kevin Brady (drums) and Meilana Gillard (tenor & alto saxophones). Eponymous debut album released on Gillard’s own Auragami Records imprint in September 2023.
Young British pianist and composer. His debut album “Anyone’s Quiet ; Let it Rain to You” (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2023), features him leading a trio including Will Sach (double bass) and Luca Caruso (drums).
Nottingham born bassist and composer now living and working in new York, but who returns to London on a regular basis. His most recent album “A Bouquet (for Lady Day0” was recorded in London with the British musicians Liam Noble (piano) and Heidi Vogel (vocals).
London based alto saxophonist, composer and improviser. Her latest album “Outlines” (Whirlwind Recordings, 2023) features a hand picked sextet comprising Dee Byrne – alto saxophone, Nick Malcolm – trumpet, Tom Ward – clarinets, Rebecca Nash – acoustic and electric piano, Olie Brice – double bass, Andrew Lisle – drums.
The Black Mountain Jazz ‘house band’ featuring Jack Mac (saxes), Nick Kacal (double bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums) with guest vocalist Sarah Meek.
Duo featuring Liam Noble (piano) and Geoff Simkins (alto sax). Album “Lucky Teeth” released on FMR Records, 2023.
France based Afro-Jazz ensemble inspired by the music of the late Manu Dibango.
Debs Hancock – vocals, Eddie Gripper – piano, Clem Saynor – double bass, Alex Goodyear – drums.
Line up seen at Smokey Joe’s, Cheltenham, 27/07/2023 featuring the B.D. Lenz Trio (B.D. Lenz - electric guitar, James Rosocha - electric bass, Joe Flacey - drums) with guests Kim Cypher (saxophones, vocals) and Mike Cypher (drums).
Double bill at The Marrs Bar, Worcester, 20/07/2023.
ReedBass – electric bass, Sam Rogers – tenor sax, Faisal Ahmed – keyboards, Leon Small – drums
Roy Marchbank – guitar, electronics, Mark Hartley – electric bass, Andy Edwards – drums
The Black Mountain Jazz (Abergavenny) house band with guest Ross Hicks. Line up; Jack Mac (Jack McDougall) – tenor, alto & soprano saxophones, vocals, Nick Kacal – double bass, vocals, Ryan Thrupp – drums, percussion with guest Ross Hicks – piano.
British quintet dedicated to performing the music of the late American pianist and composer Horace Silver (1928-2014). Freddie Gavita trumpet and flugel horn, Clare Hirst tenor saxophone, Andrea Vicari piano, Marianne Windham bass, Matt Fishwick drums.
Freely improving octet featuring; Colin Webster – alto sax, Rachel Musson – tenor sax, Cath Roberts – baritone sax, Charlotte Keeffe – trumpet, flugelhorn. Graham Dunning – electronics, Dirk Serries – guitar, John Edwards – bass, Andrew Lisle – drums. Album “First Meeting” released on Webster’s Raw Tonk record label in June 2013.
‘Organ Trio’ led by guitarist John Etheridge and featuring organist Pete Whittaker and drummer George Double.
Freely improvising quartet featuring Paul Dunmall – tenor saxophone, Faith Brackenbury – violin, viola, Tony Bianco – drums, percussion, John Pope – double bass. Album “Sentient Beings” (Off Records) released April 2023.
British duo featuring guitarist Ant Law and tenor saxophonist Alex Hitchcock. Their album “Same Moon In The Same World” (Outside In Music, 2022) features a series of remote lockdown era collaborations with a stellar cast of musicians from around the world.
London based electro-jazz quartet featuring Laurence Wilkins – trumpet, guitar, electronics, Jay Verma – keyboards, Alex Wilson – keyboards, Zoe Pascal – drums.
Chris Cobbson – guitar, vocals, Phil Dawson – guitar, Raph Mizraki – electric bass, Richard Olatunde Baker – percussion.
Jonny Mansfield – vibraphone, Dominic Ingham – violin, Midori Jaeger – cello, Will Sach – bass, James Maddren – drums. Album “The Air In Front Of You” released June 2023.
Long running Australian quartet The Vampires (Jeremy Rose – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Garbett – trumpet, Noel Mason – double & electric bass, Alex Masso – drums) with guest Chris Abrahams – piano, organ, Rhodes, synthesisers (Prophet, Udo Super 6, Quantum) of The Necks. Album “Nightjar” (Earshift Music) released May 2023.
Sharp Little Bones is the name of the Nottingham based trio featuring bassist and composer Simon Paterson, pianist Paul Deats and drummer Andrew Wood. For their recording debut they are joined by Nottingham born saxophonist Tony Kofi. The double set “Sharp Little Bones with Tony Kofi Volumes I & II” released on Ubuntu Music in May 2023.
Duo featuring Bruno Heinen (piano) and James Kitchman (guitar). Debut album “Rain Shadows” (Ubuntu Music) released May 2023.
Will Barnes – guitar, Jack Gonsalez – keyboard, Clovis Phillips – double bass, James Batten - drums. Album “Source of the Severn” released October 2023.
Bristol based guitarist, composer, arranger, bandleader and educator. His debut album “Emboldened”, released on Soney Lane Records in May 2023 features a quintet comprising of Sam Crockatt – saxophone, Rebecca Nash – piano, Henrik Jensen – bass, Mark Whitlam – drums.
Phil Bancroft – tenor saxophone, Paul Harrison – piano, Aidan O’Donnell – double bass, Stu Ritchie – drums. Album “Degrees of Freedom” released on Bancroft’s Myriad Streams web platform / record label in May 2023.
Duncan Eagles – saxophone, Tomasz Bura – piano, synthesiser, Max Luthert – bass, Zoe Pascal - drums. This line up released the album “Narrations” on Ropeadope Records in May 2023.
Francesco Lo Castro - guitar, Sam Leak – keyboards, Rob Statham – electric bass, Neil Bullock – drums, percussion.
Quintet led by trumpeter Jonny Bruce featuring Greg Sterland (tenor sax), Joe Bradford (trombone), Guy Shotton (Hammond organ) and Alex Goodyear (drums).
Manchester based trio led by pianist, composer and improviser Richard Jones and featuring bassist Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley and drummer Johnny Hunter. Debut album “Angle Shades” released on Efpi Records in May 2023.
Leon Greening piano, Adam King bass, Steve Brown drums, plus guest Alex Garnett alto saxophone.
Brighton based drummer, composer and educator who also runs the city’s Verdict Jazz Club. His album “View From Above” (Ubuntu Music, March 2023) features a quartet comprising Paul Booth (woodwinds), Davide Mantovani (basses) and John Crawford (piano).
Quartet led by tenor saxophonist Fraser Smith and featuring Rob Barron (piano), Simon Read (double bass) and Steve Brown (drums). Debut album “Tip Top!” released on Ubuntu Music in April 2023.
Duo featuring the Norwegian musicians Siril Malmedal Hauge and pianist Kjetil Mulelid. Debut album “Blues and Bells” released March 2023.
A collaboration between the electro-improvising trio Shiver (Chris Sharkey -guitar, Andy Champion - electric bass, Joos Hendrickx - drums) and Matthew Bourne (piano, synthesiser).
Line up seen by Ian at Smokey Joe’s, Cheltenham, 13/04/2023. Kim Cypher – tenor, alto & soprano saxophones, vocals, Alex Steele – keyboard, Mike Green- acoustic & electric bass, Mike Cypher – drums, with guest B.D. Lenz – guitar
One off collaboration at Breon Jazz Club on 11/04/2023 featuring Tyneside based vocalist and songwriter Zoe Gilby and the Cardiff trio of Jim Barber (piano), Bill Fletcher (double bass) and Greg Evans (drums).
"A thoroughly enjoyable performance from this highly accomplished young quartet. The collective rapport was sharper than ever and the individual playing excellent all round."
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"Barnes’ writing is evocative, intelligent & varied, rooted in the bebop tradition but still sounding very contemporary and possessed of a real sense of place. The standard of the playing is excellent"
ALBUM
" The standard of the playing was exceptional throughout and the sound quality excellent. They just keep getting better and better."
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