DOUGLAS FIELD relishes the hard-boiled language, satire and humour of the third and last of the Harlem trilogy
A Bigger Show
Kings Place, London N1
4/5
WHATEVER the shape of a Mike Westbrook formation, the sonic sparks always resound.
Previous incarnations include the duo with his partner, singer and lyricist Kate, the trio with her and saxophonist Chris Biscoe, the pit band of 1971 which accompanied Adrian Mitchell’s Tyger, his play about William Blake, and the adaptation of a Salvation Army ensemble, the long-remembered Mike Westbrook Brass Band with the wonderful Paul Rutherford on a very red trombone.
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
As part of the 2025 London Jazz Festival Rich Mix offered intriguing sessions titled 'Persian Jazz,' CHRIS SEARLE was there


