Aleph Aguiar
Sugar on my Blackbeans
The quality of the playing and writing on this album really is exceptional, and this, allied to the energy and vibrancy of the performances raises the album above the level of the mundane.
A classy piece of work that demonstrates Goldsby’s gifts as both a player and a writer. The playing from the members of one of the top contemporary jazz orchestras in Europe is exceptional throughout.
Another excellent album that combines Saber’s jazz and rock influences. As a writer he likes to embrace light and shade and his pieces are also rich in terms of colour and texture and narrative feel.
Drawing on a wide range of inspirations the songs are intelligent, poetic and literate and often downright beautiful.
It may have been recorded more than a decade ago but it’s great to have this music out there and available. It still sounds fresh and exciting and just bristles with energy and invention.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Jazz In The Round has announced the programme for its Easter Uprising festival. Full details attached.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Hejira the seven piece band that celebrates the music of Joni Mitchell's 'jazz period' and in particular the live album 'Shadows and Light' will be touring again in Spring and in Autumn 2026.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Alto saxophonist Guido Spannocchi has forwarded his latest newsletter including details of new recordings and forthcoming live dates.
Tuesday, February 03, 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wednesday, February 04, 2026 - Saturday, March 07, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Sunday, March 01, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026 - Sunday, March 01, 2026
Sunday, March 01, 2026
