Fraser Smith Quartet
Lifeline!
This latest album is a total success on its own terms. Smith’s command of his chosen idiom is undisputed and in Barron, Read and Brown he has three other masters of their chosen jazz field.
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.
The playing of every musician involved is exceptional and the performances are dynamic and exciting, with Raja’s bass a unifying force as he explores a broad range of music from east and west.
A genuinely impressive piece of work, intimate but ambitious and featuring intelligent original writing and inventive arrangements alongside some brilliant playing.
DeRungs is an emerging artist with plenty to say, a supremely accomplished pianist and also the visionary force behind this varied and very impressive album.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced details of the 14th annual TD James Moody Festival, taking place November 8-23, 2025. Press release including full line up attached.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Blues harmonica player and vocalist Liam Ward has announced his gig & workshop schedule for September to November 2025 which will feature his playing and singing with a variety of different line ups.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Promoters Arctic Circle have announced their Daylight Music programme of events for Autumn 2025 plus details of the new Explorer's Club membership scheme.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025