Tommaso Starace Organ Trio
Live at The Beaver Inn
Starace has spoken of the “magic moments” that the trio have experienced musically during their three years together as a band. There are certainly plenty of those in evidence here.
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.
A quite glorious racket, a thrillingly visceral musical ride. Taupe marshal their uncompromising music with skill, conviction & imagination & the playing is crisp, crunching & razor sharp throughout.
Monday, June 22, 2026
A roundup of jazz, funk & soul gigs to check out this week in the West Midlands area. Listings supplied by Dave Fuller of Music Spoken Here, Worcester.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Music Spoken Here has announced a total of four events for September 2026. Events take place at The Marr's Bar, Worcester. Full details attached.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Guitarist, banjo player and vocalist Warren James has forwarded his latest update including details of his forthcoming live appearances with a variety of different line ups.
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
