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March 2, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
David Binney: The Time Verses
David Binney The Time Verses Criss Cross This is Binney’s eighth date out in front – and the alt-saxophonist and composer here again captures the quartet he most frequently works with for some New York City jazz; a slick, lovely quartet record that alternates between lithe, loping balladry and more frenetic pieces. Though this band […]Archive
October 3, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Kamasi Washington: The Epic
Kamasi Washington The Epic Brainfeeder Okay, I’m just – now – writing a review of The Epic, the debut full-lengther – TRIPLE ALBUM – by Kamasi Washington. But here’s the thing, back after I first heard it, an advance stream, I declared it the best album of 2015. I’ve done that every year the last […]Archive
June 16, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Jonathan Crayford: Dark Light
Jonathan Crayford Dark Light Rattle I’ll listen to Jonathan Crayford play anything – any instrument, any line-up, any context – because he’s a seriously good musician. But my favourite way to hear him is at the piano in charge of a trio. I’m not sure if this is because it’s where/how he is best suited […]Archive
April 13, 2014 by Simon Sweetman