Shear Brass
Extraordinary Journey
A very classy piece of work. With instrumentalists and vocalists of this calibre it is hardly likely to be anything else.
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.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Laura Thorne of the 606 Club has forwarded details of forthcoming live jazz events for October 2025. Fully detailed schedule attached.
Monday, September 29, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced its schedule for October 2025. Other performers include Nicholas Payton, Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Bill Stewart, Steve Davis.
Monday, September 29, 2025
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.
Monday, September 15, 2025 - Monday, September 29, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - Thursday, November 20, 2025
