Shear Brass
Extraordinary Journey
A very classy piece of work. With instrumentalists and vocalists of this calibre it is hardly likely to be anything else.
For anybody who has seen them at a gig this album is an essential souvenir, but it’s a recording that also stands up on its own merits. There’s some terrific writing and playing here.
Smith displays an impressive maturity as both a player and a composer. His writing is rich, colourful and multi-faceted, exploring a variety of jazz styles over the course of the album.
An impressive piece of work distinguished by intelligent writing and excellent playing, with all four musicians impressing with their contributions.
The music is by turns beautiful, playful and evocative with the leader’s drums at the heart of the music in what is a particularly well calibrated trio. It’s a recording that Pyne can be proud of.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Northern Line is now open for applications until 12 noon on Friday 7th November 2025. Press release attached.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Lichfield based trumpeter / guitarist Nick Dewhurst has forwarded details of some of his forthcoming live appearances.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz events for October 2025. Fully detailed schedule attached.
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Friday, October 03, 2025
Friday, October 03, 2025 - Sunday, October 05, 2025