Monthly Archives: April 2026
Masabumi Kikuchi: Hanamichi (The Final Studio Recording Vol. II)
How does the well-taught, technically-sound pianist develop his or her voice? Keith Jarrett reportedly took some inspiration from his brother Chris’s teenage assaults on the piano (‘I remember hearing him play some things that affected me greatly. They were highly charged – a direct product, he tells me, of his crises at the time. He […]
Chad Wackerman & The LA All-Stars @ Ronnie Scott’s, 30 March 2026
Over his 45-year career, Chad Wackerman has become the Mr Consistency of jazz/rock drums. Since making his name in Frank Zappa’s 1980s bands, he has made valuable contributions to the music of Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Andy Summers, Francis Dunnery and many more, showcasing a flowing, highly melodic, instantly recognisable approach to the kit. You […]
Sounds Of Surprise 