The bard celebrates two other fine practitioners of the art, and laments a lost brewer
Soweto Kinch Trio
Ronnie Scott's, London
SOWETO KINCH is in prime fettle during this Ronnie Scott's gig, with the searing narratives of his alto saxophone enhanced by the intensity of the sound — matured since I last saw him a few years ago — here underpinned by Will Glaser's crackling drums and the earthen vibrato of Nick Jurd's pulsating bass.
CHRIS SEARLE recommends a new album featuring Pat Thomas and Ahmed, and marvels at the tempestuous power of a live performance
As part of the 2025 London Jazz Festival Rich Mix offered intriguing sessions titled 'Persian Jazz,' CHRIS SEARLE was there
Re-releases from Bobby Wellins/Kenny Wheeler Quintet, Larry Stabbins/Keith Tippet/Louis Moholo-Moholo, and Charles Mingus Quintet
CHRIS SEARLE speaks to saxophonist and retired NHS orthopaedic surgeon ART THEMEN


