DOUGLAS FIELD relishes the hard-boiled language, satire and humour of the third and last of the Harlem trilogy
The Long Shadow of the Little Giant: The Life, Work and Legacy of Tubby Hayes
by Simon Spillett
(Equinox, £19.99)
THE turbulent yet brilliant jazz life of London-born tenor saxophonist Edward “Tubby” Hayes (1935 -1973) is powerfully set down in Simon Spillett’s biography.
Spillett is himself an admired exponent of the tenor horn and his intense musical insight, combined with a scholar’s commitment to detail, enables his protagonist and his musical world to come convincingly and movingly to life.
CHRIS SEARLE urges you to listen to two new albums by the US Indian pianist VIJAY IYER
CHRIS SEARLE recommends a work of love and deep admiration for a great musician
CHRIS SEARLE recommends a new album featuring Pat Thomas and Ahmed, and marvels at the tempestuous power of a live performance
ANGUS REID recommends that you discover a uniquely intimate community venue in central Edinburgh for an evening of beer and ambitious jazz


