Ben Crosland Quintet
North York Skies
The album is chock full of melodic, intelligent and highly evocative compositions and both the soloing and the overall ensemble playing is superlative throughout. A candidate for his best album yet.
Maintains the high standard of playing and writing that has distinguished Molley’s previous albums, with the current line-up of the quartet particularly well suited to this project.
An impressive debut from Green. His writing is intelligent, atmospheric, and exhibits a strong sense of narrative and sense of place, plus a distinctive group sound.
An immersive and frequently beautiful listening experience. Although less immediate than much of Spannocchi’s previous work this intriguing and beguiling album is definitely something of a ‘grower’.
A triumph for both Martin Speake and Charlie Rees, a superb demonstration of Speake’s abilities as both a composer and instrumentalist and Rees’ as an arranger.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Dublin-based Livia Records celebrates the re-release of guitarist Louis Stewart’s "Joyce Notes" with a live performance of the album featuring leading Irish drummer Conor Guilfoyle’s septet.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Eddie Gripper will be hosting on the first Merryfellow Jazz Festival this weekend, with six performances at the restaurant and bar in the Charlton Kings area of Cheltenham across the two days.
Monday, August 24, 2026
A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.
Friday, July 17, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026
