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The combination of the J-word and the X-word seems to be a sure-fire winner

The combination of the J-word and the X-word seems to be a sure-fire winner

If James, the poet/critic/broadcaster, had been writing in French, his lyrics would have been part of the chanson tradition. In this country you’d be tempted to file the songs under “cabaret” or “folk”. And just to mix things up even more, Atkin’s sidemen — led by that ultra-sensitive pianist and arranger Simon Wallace — come from the world of jazz. The saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is in exceptionally mellow form here.

Thirty years ago, John Chadwick appreciated the musicality of the saxophonist's group while wishing for more standards and more variation

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which of two NRI outfielders should make the team.

Tickets have gone on sale for the 32nd Swanage Jazz Festival featuring some of the best jazz in the UK today.

From freeform to funk and ambient to anarchic there's plenty of December jazz action to help round off your year.

The British singer, who captures Landesman’s lyrics so well, is joined by composer Simon Wallace and Dave O’Higgins on sax

Jazz fans were treated to a feast of musical entertainment as the ever popular Isle of Wight Jazz weekend returned.

Line-up and highlights from the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend.