International trio led by the Swedish bassist, cellist and composer Lars Danielsson, Finnish trumpeter Verneri Pohjola and British guitarist John Parricelli. Album “Trio” released on ACT Records in November 2024.
Project led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Jonathan Enser.
Singer, guitarist and songwriter. Debut album “Bloom” released October 2024.
Trio based in Perth, Western Australia, led by Danish born guitarist and composer Kristian Borring and featuring Zac Grafton (double bass) and Peter Evans (drums). Albums “Earth Matters” (2022) and “Birak” (2024).
Quinte led by drummer and composer Jas Kayser featuring Christos Stylianides – trumpet & electronics, Jamie Leeming – guitar, Daisy George – electric bass, Richie Sweet – percussion.
Long running Scottish quartet featuring Tom Bancroft – drums & bodhran, Martin Kershaw – alto & soprano sax, Graeme Stephen – guitar, Mario Caribe – acoustic & electric bass. The 2024 album release “Morse Code Through The Lights” features highlights from their online improvisations recorded with international guests during the time of the Covid pandemic including Laura Jurd, Byron Wallen, Natsuki Tamura – trumpet, Denys Baptiste, Iain Ballamy – tenor sax, Ernst Reijseger – cello, Satoko Fujii – piano, Corey Mwamba – vibraphone, marimba.
Shropshire based amateur big band led by trumpeter and musical director Chris Stevens.
Cardiff based trio playing gypsy swing. Led by violinist Xenia Porteous and featuring Ben Creighton-Griffiths (harp) and Ashley John Long (double bass).
The house band of Black Mountain Jazz Club, Abergavenny (Jack Mac (Jack McDougall) – tenor saxophone, Nick Kacal – double bass, Ryan Thrupp – drums) with guest John Close – guitar.
All star quintet led by drummer Clark Tracey and featuring Alan Barnes, alto saxophone & clarinet; Simon Allen soprano & tenor saxophones; Dave Newton, piano; Andy Cleyndert, bass.
A British quartet dedicated to playing the music of the late American pianist and composer Bobby Timmons. Co-led by pianist Leon Greening and trumpeter Steve Fishwick. Also featuring Matyas Hofecker (bass) and Matt Home (drums).
New Zealand born, London based pianist and composer. Albums include the solo piano set “The Cornerstone Suite” (2020) and “Home Now” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) which features an ensemble including Brigitte Beraha (vocals), George Crowley (bass clarinet, tenor saxophone), Jakub Cywinski (double bass) and Eric Ford (drums).
Band led by Guinea born, Cardiff based balafon player, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter N’Famady Kouyate. Also featuring Kumar Chopra – electric guitar, Timmy Boomer – keyboards, Will Davies – electric bass, Alex Tabero – drums.
Brisol based trio featuring Jacob Houghton (guitar), Cerith Evans - (electric bass), Cameron MacDougall (drums).
New quartet that appeared at The Green Note, Camden on 15/11/2024 as part of the 2024 EFG London Jazz Festival. Harry Christelis – guitar, electronics, Christos Stylianides – trumpet, electronics, George Crowley – tenor sax, clarinet, electronics, Will Glaser – drums, percussion.
Quintet led by Polish born, London based guitarist & composer Jakub Klimiuk featuring Simeon May – tenor saxophone, Cody Moss – keyboards, Huw V Williams- double bass, Adam Merrell – drums.
Quintet led by the Bristol based trombonist and composer Joe Bradford with Greg Sterland – tenor saxophone, Dorian Childs-Prophet – piano, Chris Jones – double bass, Paolo Adamo – drums.
One off collaboration featuring pianist Frank Harrison and bassist Mark Hodgson, instigators of the Frank and Mark’s jazz sessions in Iffley, Oxford and their guests trumpeter Laura Jurd and drummer Corrie Dick.
Danish bassist, composer and bandleader now based in the UK. Formerly the leader of the group Followed By Thirteen his latest project is a trio featuring pianist Esben Tjalve and drummer Dave Smith, with whom he released the album “Above Your House” on Babel Records in 2024.
Ten piece ensemble led by bassist, composer and bandleader Chris Sansom. Album “Unfinished Business” released in October 2024.
Quartet led by James Allsopp (tenor sax) dedicated to playing music associated with the late saxophonist Stan Getz. Also featuring Colin Oxley (guitar), Dave Storey (drums) and either Dave Whitford or Oli Hayhurst (double bass).
Birmingham based sextet led by tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger Ben Partridge. Also featuring Reuben-James (R.J.) Gilbert – alto saxophone, Henry Hanssen – trombone, Leo Morland – guitar, Amy Coates – double bass, Aidan Amann – drums.
Quartet co-led by tenor saxophonist Greg Sterland and pianist Sabina Turvey thay appeared at Brecon Jazz Club on 8th October 2024. Also featuring Pasquale Votino (double bass) and Liz Exell (drums).
Quartet specialising in the playing of Latin jazz led by trumpeter Steve Waterman and featuring John Donaldson piano, Rob Statham - bass, Buster Birch - drums.
Chamber jazz trio led by the Italian born, London based tenor saxophonist and vocalist Renato D’Aiello and featuring Ross Stanley (piano) and Lorenzo Morabito (double bass).
Tribute to pianist / vocalist Ray Charles featuring Jeremy Sassoon – piano, vocals, Billy Buckley – guitar, Jim Corry – tenor sax, Jake Newman – bass, Phil Johnson – drums.
Leeds born, London based guitarist, composer and arranger. He has released four albums to date “My Favourite Tunes” (2014), “Time For Love” (2021), “More Beautiful Each Day” (2023) and “All I Need” (2024).
Electro-improvising quartet featuring James Allsopp – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Alex Bonney – trumpet, piccolo trumpet, Tim Giles – drums, electronics, Isambard Khroustaliov – electronics. Latest album “Semiconductor Taxidermy For The Masses” released on the Not Applicable label in September 2024.
Quintet led by trumpeter and composer James Borland and featuring tenor saxophonist George Crowley, his mentor on the 2024 Jazz Central Mentorship Scheme. The line up also includes Nick Manz (piano), Ben Love (double bass) and Kai Chareunsy (drums).
Duo featuring saxophonist Jon Lloyd and pianist John Law. Album “Naissance” (33Jazz) released in June 2024.
Quartet led by jazz steel pan player and composer Mark Cherrie and featuring John Donaldson (piano), Eric Ford (drums) and either Mick Hutton or Tom Mason (double bass). Albums “Joining The Dots” (2018) and “Any Anxious Colour” (2024).
Quartet led by guitarist and composer Torin Davies and featuring drummer James Maddren, his mentor on the Jazz Central Mentorship Scheme. The line up also features George Garford (alto sax) and Asaph Tal (double bass).
Duo featuring vocalist and lyricist Norma Winstone and pianist and composer Kit Downes. Album “Outpost of Dreams” released on ECM Record in July 2024.
New duo comprised of guitarist and composer Ant Law and vocalist and lyricist Brigitte Beraha. Debut album “Ensconced” released on Ubuntu Music in August 2024.
Quartet led by Cardiff based vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Elijah Jeffery. With Eddie Gripper - piano, Nick Kacal – double bass, Patrick Barrett-Donlon- drums
BMJ Collective regulars Jack Mac (reeds) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by guest musicians Andy Tween (drums) and leader for the night keyboard player Anders Olinder. Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, 11/08/2024.
Young London based trumpeter and composer. His debut album “From Dust” (Ubuntu Music, June 2024) features a quintet including Charlie Rees (tenor sax), Reuben Goldmark (piano), John Jones (double bass) and Amund Kleppan (drums).
Belfast based trio performing an innovative mix of Traditional Irish Music, free jazz and electronica. Featuring Kevin McCullagh – fiddle, electronics, Paddy McKeown – guitar, electronics, Conor McAuley – drums. Eponymous debut album released on Coracle Records in July 2024.
Yorkshire born, London based bassist and composer. His debut album “The Northern Sea” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) features Alex Hitchcock – tenor saxophone, Jonny Mansfield – vibraphone, Jay Davis – drums with guests; Immy Churchill – voice, Alex Wilson – piano.
British quartet led by saxophonist and composer Jon Lloyd playing jazz with a distinctive European aesthetic. Also featuring John Law (piano), Nick Pini (double bass) and Alex Goodyear (drums). Album “Earth Songs” released on Ubuntu Music in 2024.
Midlands based quintet led by trumpeter and composer Ray Butcher and featuring saxophonist Sam Rogers, pianist Tim Amann, bassist Mike Green and drummer Miles Levin.
A collaboration between the long running trio Threeway, led by electric bassist and composer Ben Crosland and featuring Steve Waterman (trumpet, flugel) and Steve Lodder (keyboards) with guitarist John Etheridge. Album “Harken!” released on Crosland’s Jazz Cat record label in July 2024.
Named for the initial letters of the member’s surnames Trio HLK features Rich Harrold (piano & synth), Ant Law (8 string guitar) and Rich Harrold (drums, percussion). Their latest album “Anthropometricks” (Ubuntu Music, 2024) includes guest appearances from percussionist evelyn Glennie, cellist Natalie Clein and vocalist Varijashree Venugopal.
Trio led by pianist and composer Phil Merriman featuring John Williamson (double bass) and Simon Roth (drums). Album “The Roots Beneath” released June 2024.
BMJ Collective regulars Jack Mac (tenor & soprano saxes) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by guest musicians Andy Tween (drums) and leader for the night pianist, composer and arranger Tom Berge. Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny, 07/07/2024.
Band led by guitarist Guy D’Angelo dedicated to playing the music of the late, great Jeff Beck, with a focus on Beck’s ‘fusion era’ albums “Blow by Blow” and “Wired”. Also featuring Aurelius Sciuka – keyboards, Rob Statham – bass, Ollie Usiskin – drums. Some performances include vocalist O.J. Jennings.
New quartet led by saxophonist and composer Julian Costello and featuring Natalie Rozario (cello), Stefanos Tsourelis (guirar, oud) and Sophie Alloway (drums). Their 2024 eponymous debut album features guest appearances from Iqbal Pathan (tabla, voice) and David Beebee (double bass).
Double bill presented by Shrewsbury based promoters Sy ; gigs.
Bazmatron (Barry Edwards) – electric guitar, effects, wooden flute
Group Listening;
Stephen Black – clarinet, tenor sax, wind synth, electronics, Paul Jones – keyboards, electronics, tenor sax
Band of musicians based in the Thames Valley dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Ukraine and working in conjunction with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB).
Katrina Likhtman, Fleur Stevenson, Steve Foster - vocals, Robert Otwinowski - guitar, Matt Potts - piano, Steve Kershaw - bass, Ben Robins – drums with special guest Kyrill Avilov alto saxophone.
Los Angeles based alto saxophonist, composer, improviser and educator. Latest release “Mosaic” (Ghost Note Records, 2024).
Saxophone duo featuring Martin Speake (alto) and Alyson Cawley (tenor). Album “Tendrils” (Pumpkin Records) released June 2nd 2024.
Quintet led by saxophonist and composer Brandon Allen playing original, fusion based music. Brandon Allen – tenor & soprano saxophones, keyboard, Mike Outram – guitar, Hamish Balfour – keyboards, Chris Attwell – electric bass, Laurie Lowe – drums.
Trio led by saxophonist Jac Mac (Jack McDougal) and featuring bassist Nick Kacal and drummer Ryan Thrupp joined by guest pianist Michael Blanchfield.
Trio led by pianist and composer Richard Fairhurst and featuring Dave Whitfotd (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums). Album “Inside Out” (Ubuntu Music) released June 2024.
Quartet led by pianist Dean Stockdale and featuring Tim Williams (guitar), Gavin Barras (double bass) and Gaz Hughes (drums). The album “Celebrating Oscar” (2023) features music written by and associated with the late, great Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson (1925 - 2007).
Manchester based septet playing original material influences by jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and more. Kemani Anderson – vocals, keyboard, percussion, Callum Connell – alto sax, congas, backing vocals, Aaron Wood – trumpet, flugelhorn, Nicola Guida – keyboards, Jack Duckham – guitar, Manny – electric bass, Ruben Sheridan – drums.
Double bill presented by Sy; Gigs at St. Alkmund’s Curch, Shrewsbury, 23/05/2024.
HARESS - Elizabeth Still – guitar, vocals, melodica, shruti box,percussion, Dave Hand – guitar, percussion, Chris Summerlin – guitar, Dave Smyth – drums, percussion
TARA CLERKIN TRIO Tara Clerkin – vocals, keyboards, clarinet, acoustic guitar, electronics, Patrick Benjamin- keyboards, electronics, melodica, Sunny Paradiso – drums, cello, percussion, keyboards, electronics
International, cross generational trio featuring the esteemed Norwegian bassist Arild Andersen (born 1945), the Danish drummer Daniel Sommer (born 1987) and the British guitarist Rob Luft (born 1993). Album “As Time Passes” released on April Records in April 2024.
Bristol based quintet led by pianist and composer George Cooper plus Nick Malcolm – trumpet, Jake McMurchie – tenor sax, Will Harris – acoustic & electric bass, Ian Matthews – drums.
Quintet led by the young Southampton born, Birmingham based composer Ben Carter. Debut album “Pulsar” due for release in 2024. Ben Carter – alto saxophone, Conor Bastible – piano, Tom Henery – guitar, Thomas Marsh – double bass, Henry Wakley – drums.
Jack Mac (reeds, vocals) and Nick Kacal (double bass) joined by Alex Goodyear (drums, percussion, vocals) at Black Montain Jazz, Abergavenny, 12/05/2024.
Collaboration between the trio led by guitarist and composer Tom Ollendorff with the saxophonist and composer Tim Garland.
Quartet led by the Vienna born, London based alto saxophonist & composer Guido Spannocchi. Also featuring Danny Keane (keys), Jason Simpson (electric bass) and Peter Adam Hill (drums).
Quartet co-led by Vasilis Xenopoulos (tenor & soprano sax, flute) and Paul Edis (piano) and featuring Asam King (double bass) and Joel Barford (drums). Album “Feels Like Home” released on Ubuntu Music, April 2024.
Ben Creighton-Griffiths – harp, Adrien Chevalier – violin, vocals, Ashley John Long – double bass with guest Tara Minton – vocals.
London based quartet led by keyboard player Sam Leak playing fusion classics by Allan Holdsworth, Weather Report, John McLaughlin and more. Also featuring
Nick Linnik – guitar, Flo Moore – electric bass, Laurie Lowe – drums.
Duo comprised of tenor saxophonist Trish Clowes and pianist Ross Stanley. Album “Journey to Where” released on Stoney Lane Records in March 2024.
Collaboration between the trio Parikel (Duncan Eagles - sax, Max Luthert - bass, Eric Ford - drums) and cellist Natalie Rozario.
Scottish born saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser now based in Barcelona. His 2023 album “Warmi” appears on the Barcelona based UnderPool label and features Albert Bover (piano) Masa Kamaguchi (double bass), Carlos Falanga (drums), Felix Rossy (trumpet) and Sara Lilu (vocals).
International jazz quartet led by American saxophonist, pianist and composer Kareem Kandi and featuring Greg Feingold (double bass), Julian Osty (guitar) and Carsten Weinmann (drums).
Quartet led by trumpeter, composer and improviser Charlotte Keeffe and featuring Moss Freed (guitar), Ashley John Long (double bass) and Ben Handysides (drums). Album “ALIVE! in the studio” released on Discus Music in September 2023.
New quartet led by saxophonist & composer Iain Ballamy and featuring Rebecca Nash (keys), Nick Pini (double bass) and Jeremy Stacey (drums).
Young Cardiff based pianist and composer. His self released debut album “Three Ems” (March 2024) also features the talents of Nick Kacal (double bass) and Alex Goodyear (drums).
Twelve piece chamber jazz ensemble led by guitarist and composer Billy Marrows. Album “Penelope” released in January 2024.
Trio led by the Danish pianist and composer Soren Bebe and featuring Kasper Tagel (bass) and Knut Finsrud (drums).
Anglo-Swiss trio featuring Jim Hart -vibraphone, percussion, Florian Arbenz - drums, percussion ,Percy Pursglove - trumpet/flugelhorn.
A collaboration between the contemporary classical ensemble Manchester Collective with the Scottish jazz group the Fergus McCreadie for “The Unfurrowed Field”, a 2024 tour featuring the following musicians; Fergus McCreadie - piano, David Bowden - double bass, Stephen Henderson -drums; Rakhi Singh - violin, Donald Grant - violin, Simone van de Giessen - viola, Christian Elliot – cello
Quartet led by tenor saxophonist and composer Nye Banfield and featuring Robbie Moore – keyboard, Benjamin Crane – double bass, Ewan Moore – drums.
Miles Spilsbury – tenor saxophone, flute, electronics, percussion, Ollie Cadman – keyboards, Jake Long – drums, percussion.
Midlands based jazz, funk and soul septet featuring Jodi Matthews – vocals, Roy Linton – keyboards, Andy Thomas – guitar, John Sanderson – tenor & soprano saxes, flute, Ted Woodley – bass, André Bayliss – drums, Mahendra Patel - percussion.
Bristol based quartet playing a mix of original compositions and jazz, funk and latin covers. Emma Holbrook – drums, Sophie Stockham – tenor saxophone, Ruth Hammond – keyboard, Lisa Cherian – congas, percussion
Gaz Hughes Quartet, Shrewsbury Jazz Network, The Hive Music & Media Centre, Shrewsbury, 09/03/2024.
Gaz Hughes – drums, Andrzej Baranek – piano, James Owston – double bass, Tim Williams – guitar.
Dorset based quintet playing original compositions plus classic items from the jazz-rock fusion repertoire. Self released debut album “Choose Your Froot” first issued in 2022. John Robertson – guitar, Pete Earle – electric bass, Ian Kindred – keyboards, Cameron MacDougall – drums, Caio Mamberti – percussion.
Trio featuring the US born, Amsterdam based saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Michael Moore and featuring the British musicians John Pope (double bass) and Johnny Hunter (drums). Album “Something Happened” released on the Newcastle based New Jazz and Improvised Recordings imprint in October 2023.
Cambridge based quartet led by pianist and composer Martin Hallmark and featuring Kevin Flanagan (tenor sax), Tiago Coimbra (electric bass) and Oscar Reynolds (drums). Album releases are “Spider Dance” (2014), “The Monkey Puzzle Tree” (2019) and “Water Speckled Midnight” ( 2024).
London based guitarist and composer. His 2023 debut album “Purple / Black Vol. One” (Whirlwind Recordings) features him alongside Kit Downes (piano, Hammond, keys), Sebastian Rochford (drums, synths) and Kevin Glasgow (bass).
Quartet led by Marvin Muoneke (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn) and featuring Samuel Joyce (piano), Federico Leonori (double bass) and Ryan Thrupp (drums).
Trio led by guitarist and composer David Preston and featuring Conor Chaplin (bass) and Joel Barford (drums).
Duo formed in 2023 and featuring guitarist, singer and songwriter Deborah Rose and cellist Sonia Hammond.
Sextet featuring four musicians and two narrators who perform music from Stan Tracey’s Dylan Thomas inspired jazz suite “Under Milk Wood” combined with readings from Thomas’ ‘play for voices’.
Quintet led by the young Welsh born, Birmingham based bassist and composer Thomas Marsh. Self released debut album “What’s Wrong With Rain?” issued 2023.
One off collaboration at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny between the BMJ Collective (Jack Mac -saxophones, Nick Kacal - double bass and Ryan Thrupp - drums) with guitarist Chris Cobbson.
South Wales based big band led by trumpeter and musical director Mike Prestage.
Project led by pianist, bassist, composer and arranger in conjunction with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra. Album “Horizon” released on the British record label Ubuntu Music in February 2024.
Improvising quartet featuring Faith Brackenbury (violin, viola), Tony Bianco (drums, percussion), John Pope (double bass) and John O’Gallagher (alto sax) that toured the UK in January and February 2024. The “Sentient Beings” album was released in 2023 and featured Brackenbury, Bianco and Pope with Paul Dunmall (tenor sax).
Duo seen by Ian at Kidderminster Jazz Club on 02/02/2024 featuring Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Mario Bakuna accompanied by percussionist Satin Singh. The performance also included guest appearances from Linda Angelis (vocals) and Rafael Lopes (alto sax).
Trio from the North of England featuring Jamie Taylor (guitar), Dave Walsh (drums) and Martin Longhawn (B3 Hammond organ). Album “Fast Corners” (Taccola Records) released late 2023.
All star British fusion sextet featuring Pete Case, Jason Rebello (keyboards), Paul Stacey (guitar), Tim Fulker (saxes), Pat Davey (electric bass) and Jeremy Stacey (drums).
One off collaboration at Black Mountain Jazz, Abergavenny between the BMJ Collective (Jack Mac -tenor sax, Nick Kacal - double bass and Ryan Thrupp - drums) with Cardiff based pianist Michael Blanchfield.
Quintet led by London based musicians Theo Erskine (tenor sax) and Mark Kavuma (trumpet), also featuring Noah Stoneman (piano), Michael Shrimpling (double bass) and Shane Forbes (drums). Debut recording “UltraSound” released on Kavuma’s label Banger Factory Records in December 2023.
"Carter displays an impressive compositional maturity and his pieces feature strong melodies and memorable themes, but with plenty of space allocated to individual soloists. "
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"“Pulsar” is successful on its terms but it’s also a recording that exhibits considerable potential for the future, not just for Carter but for all the members of this talented young quintet."
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