Pianist Andrea Vicari was commissioned to write a suite for the 2007 Music At Leasowes Bank festival in Shropshire, and The Mirror was the result. Nearly a decade later she has had the chance to record it and the suite is… Read More ›
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JQ Jazz Legends Festival – Saturday
Words and pictures by John Watson The Red Lion, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham UK 21-05-2016 It’s often the case that one ambitious project in the arts world can spark valuable spin-offs. Two of the bands featured in the JQ Jazz Legends… Read More ›
Pursglove and Bain head for the Pure life
The Yorks Bakery Sessions are no more; welcome to The Pure Sessions. Trumpeter/bassist Percy Pursglove and drummer Andrew Bain have switched their regular Monday evening jazz sessions from Yorks in Newhall St, central Birmingham, to the Purecraft Bar and Kitchen… Read More ›
International mix in the Midlands jazz week ahead
The jazz week starts with Afro-funk from London and takes in a Swedish-born guitarist, concluding with a Russian and Israeli rhythm alliance. Tonight the nine-strong KonKoma bring their blend of jazz, soul, funk and African music to the Hare And… Read More ›
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