Rachael Calladine
Soho Elegy
The quality of the original songwriting is exceptional throughout, combining strong melodies with a lyrical intelligence that harks back to the ‘Great American Songbook’ era.
A thoroughly enjoyable recording featuring interesting and intelligent compositions and arrangements allied to some excellent playing.
The Wallpaper Music series sounds like nothing else around at the moment and Figes has created a contemporary jazz / prog rock sound-world that is very much his own.
Bainbridge’s writing within his self imposed framework is consistently intelligent and interesting and the often tensile music is well served by the unconventional instrumental line-up.
Clowes continues to hone and develop the My Iris sound and the album compares well with former glories. A particularly well balanced quartet with a remarkable rapport developed over many years.
Monday, October 19, 2026
The line-up has been announced for Shrewsbury Django Fest, a celebration of ‘the very best in the world of Gypsy Jazz’, which will take place at various venues around the town from October 23rd - 25th
Monday, October 19, 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.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
New to this year's EFG London Jazz Festival, 'Éire Eile - Another Ireland' will present performances by contemporary Irish musicians from across the four corners of Ireland. Press release attached.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Sunday, January 10, 2027
Monday, October 19, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
