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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 […]
Oz Noy Trio @ Ronnie Scott’s, 7 July 2025
It’s always interesting when a ‘fusion’ guitarist downsizes from a quartet or quintet to a trio. Suddenly he/she is in charge of harmony and melody, and if the format offers more freedom there’s also the potential for stasis in the dynamics department. Steve Khan was a pioneer in the 1980s, Robben Ford in the 1990s […]
Rescued From The Vaults: Yellowjackets’ Greenhouse
It’s always a treat when an established ‘jazz’ band makes its artistic and/or commercial breakthrough after years of service. Weather Report of course did it with Heavy Weather, and Yellowjackets did something similar with their 1991 release Greenhouse. Greenhouse was their eighth studio album. After several lineup changes – though always sticking to core unit […]
Sounds Of Surprise 