Following Shabaka Hutchings’ adoption of the shakuhachi flute, which features heavily in his new album Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Clive Bell discusses other players and significant recordings featuring the instrument
All around the world, musicians use stringed instruments to make music. The way musicians play these instruments creates beautiful and distinctive sounds.
The small town of Saalfelden in Salzburger Land will once again be transformed into a vibrant meeting place for the international jazz scene from August 17…