Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton, UK 16-03-2014 Of course there is always more to music than just the notes and chords and beat and rhythm. There is the effect that all those audio-physical phenomena have upon the listener – the body, the… Read More ›
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Two nights of lyrical beauty in the week’s Midland events
The Midlands’ instrumental jazz highlight of the week is a double shiner: two opportunities to hear the Tord Gustavsen Quartet, in Birmingham on Friday and in Wolverhampton on Sunday. The Norwegian musician feels that with their latest recording, Extended Circle,… Read More ›
Concert review: Tord Gustavsen Quartet
CBSO Centre, Birmingham UK 23-03-2012 There are times during a Tord Gustavsen concert when I notice I have been holding my breath for a while. It’s partly the feeling that my breathing might be audible over a stroked piano key… Read More ›
Tord, Blessing and a birthday in the week ahead
“Happy birthday to you,” is never sung with quite such a sense of style and swing at any other time of the year, or with such respect and warmth. Yes, the veteran Birmingham saxophonist Andy Hamilton is celebrating again. Andy’s… Read More ›
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