Jazz rulebreaker Hiromi: ‘The piano is a plane that can take me anywhere’
As she arrives in the UK for London jazz festival, the Japanese pianist explains how she subverts expectations to appeal to highbrow listeners and rock fans alike
August 2023
Autumn arts preview 2023
Horror metal, J Hus and new Dolly: all of autumn 2023’s best music
Rock, rap and pop royalty are set for a strong season, with returns for the Chemical Brothers and Kylie. Tropicália pioneer Gilberto Gil celebrates a stellar career and Thomas Adès takes the reins at the Hallé
November 2022
Gospel trailblazers the Staples Jr Singers: ‘We were singing about all the hardship and hurt’
Nearly 50 years since their only album was recorded, the group are achieving international acclaim thanks to a renewed interest in a music that speaks to something more than just a love of the Lord
November 2021
Jazz star Charles Lloyd: ‘Miles Davis wanted all the girls and money’
Damon Locks – Black Monument Ensemble review – an eruption of groove-driven free jazz
August 2021
Autumn arts preview 2021
From Ghetts to Genesis, Nick Cave to Arlo Parks: autumn 2021’s essential music
From Fontaines DC to the Valkyrie, a techno Halloween to Little Simz, this is the unmissable music of the next few months
A leading light of London’s jazz scene gave an extraordinary demonstration of his clarinet expertise, adding nuance to Copland and Stravinsky
'He'll make your head explode': sax stars on the genius and tragedy of Charlie Parker
He was nicknamed Bird and he soared in his music – if not in his life. For the centenary of the saxophonist who redefined jazz, today’s players reveal how his dizzying speed and spirituality changed their lives
Lockdown culture
Move with Mingus: The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady hit the dance floor
Unable to fully stage their celebration of the classic 6os album, Clod Ensemble are inviting audiences to a listening party for London jazz festival
May 2020
John Cumming obituary
Founder of the London jazz festival who nurtured the careers of many musicians
November 2019
Art Ensemble of Chicago review – still free and funky after 50 years
Wormwood Scrubs blues: inside the gig mixing prisoners with the free
Iggy Pop review – fearless punk rages against the dying of the light
Jan Garbarek Group review – smooth jazz and squeaky toys
Herbie Hancock review – fusion fantasist digs deep to keep it fresh
Cécile McLorin Salvant review – finely-honed artistry and charisma
'This goes in deep!' Jazz stars give their tips for the London jazz festival
November 2018
Phronesis / Supersilent review – adventurous jazz turned up to 11
UK-based piano trio Phronesis had some effervescent improv to offer, though the ferocious noise made by Norwegian trio Supersilent had already driven some audience members away
Two leading lights of the latest jazz revival took very different approaches in this atmospheric but difficult gig that was more for the head than the feet
Ethan Iverson review – Bad Plus's populist celebrates Britain
Over three diverting and unexpected shows, the pianist and friends reimagined music, from Henry Purcell to Courtney Pine
