Johnny Richards & Dave King
The New Awkward
A truly remarkable album, adventurous and restlessly inventive, but also genuinely accessible. The range of sounds that the duo, and especially Richards, produce is little short of astonishing.
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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its programme for November 2025. Performers include Steve Davis, Charles McPherson, Joey Alexander, Bill Charlap, Billy Hart.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Tove Okunniwa MBE becomes Chair, Jez Nelson MBE & Gloria Fagbemiro FCMI appointed Trustees, Sian Lord-Baptiste appointed COO & Erin Barnes Head of Learning, Outreach & Engagement. Press release att.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Cheltenham Jazz Club has announced its programme for Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026. Details attached.
Monday, September 15, 2025 - Monday, September 29, 2025
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025