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Forty years ago Mark Gilbert enjoyed hearing virtuoso guitarist Holdsworth thriving in an open-ended, semi-free setting

Forty years ago Barry McRae saw how Simone captivated her audience even when she strayed from jazz and true intonation

On his 1977 debut the British saxophonist played modal and hard bop over swing and Latin with John Taylor, Ron Mathewson and Tony Levin

DOUGLAS Sinclair’s earliest memory was of the great snow at the beginning of 1947. He, his father Captain Willie Sinclair, his mother Marion, and his sisters trudged from Nice Court, where Douglas was born in March 1943, to the Old Manse, a hundred yards away. The Sinclairs...

High-energy north London date with Tommy Whittle provides a comprehensive illustration of the saxophonist's ability and style

Albums of the Year 2020: Marius Neset – Tributes | reviews, news & interviews Albums of the Year 2020: Marius Neset – Tributes Albums of the Year 2020: Marius Neset – Tributes The Norwegian saxophonist finds reasons to be cheerful by Sebastian ScotneyWednesday, 16 December 2020 This year of all years – surely – we need music which takes us to better, happier places. And the new album from Norwegian-born saxophonist/composer Marius Neset does that. It also gives us a bit m...