Swing From Paris
Under Paris Skies
An excellent album that explores a commendably wide range of material within an overall gypsy jazz instrumental format. This album & their entertaining & informative live shows are highly recommended
Ultimately the triumph is Garland's, the instigator of the project and its principal composer, and also a true virtuoso of that rarest of musical beasts, the mezzo-soprano saxophone.
It’s rare to hear trad jazz played as brilliantly as this and I genuinely enjoyed listening to this album.
An impressive second outing from Five Way Split. Although very much rooted in the hard bop tradition the original writing is intelligent and also surprisingly subtle in terms of colour and texture.
Maestro’s sense of adventure and his willingness to embrace a variety of musical styles is something to be celebrated. Overall “The Guesthouse” represents a brave and distinctive artistic statement.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Organisers of this year’s Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival today made an urgent call for extra funding with the launch of two new crowd funding campaigns. Press release attached.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Organised by the Music Venues Trust more than 2000 artists will be performing at over 400 grassroots music venues across the UK, creating the UK’s biggest music festival. Press release attached.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Laura Thorne of the 606 has forwarded details of the venue's full programme for July 2026 plus a preview of some of the events coming up in August.
Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Sunday, June 28, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - Sunday, June 28, 2026
