…all trades, master of none’ but that’s a big misnomer,” he exclaims, ‘I’m comfortable and competent with any form of black-based music: from fifty years ago up to next week!’…
Manchester-based duo Skeltr combine acoustic instrumentation and music technology, jazz chops and a command of dance rhythms, to forge an inimitable and economical sound. Having worked closely with 808 State’sGraham…
…latest release, its lyrics alluding to breakdowns in communication and its accompanying visual exploring the dimly lit double existence of its central character. But his is the sound of an…
…sitting just a few feet away from the audience, that there are no rules as to what they ask me, or that I don’t have boundaries on my answers, is…
…every night I’ve been doing these free improvs — a completely blank canvas — and just trying to capture the moment. It has been cool and ultimately, as I’ve learnt…
…he did. This is just epic. Words fail me.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amGI5T0JGDc Junior Murvin – Crossover ‘Another killer track from the combination that brought you the classic ‘Police And Thieves’, comes this…
…of ideas – but I love working with others – two current projects for example José James and Jameszoo. Completely different but musically where it is at for me. The…
Having made headway in the world of film composition, London-based pianist and composer Nico Casal has broadened his musical outlook, developing into a composer whose work stands alone. With his…
…compensation and credits. Especially when it came to me as the percussionist. I was expendable and looked at as less than the bass player or drummer or horn player. Example,…
…place he’s played, where he has felt furthest from home but still comfortable, he answers without hesitation. ‘Japan. Japan is definitely one of my places that I really love going…
…a new father. Naptime is a great example of that. That tune has a sense of urgency to it – I composed it while my daughter was asleep and the…
…than his, he determines that, “Students basically know what to practice now. If they want to get better, they know what to practice. There’s good and bad to that: it…
…assistance to the Learning Programme and support the day-to-day operation of the building. The newly expanded venue benefits from purpose-built, enhanced learning and participation facilities in its first floor World…
Espen Eriksen is a Norwegian composer and pianist based in Oslo, a City known for a strong jazz scene, with a jazz festival that has been running for thirty years…
Cave Man aka. Pooch is one of many young, Greater Manchester-based artists, engaging in work with far-reaching social and cultural benefits. He is a conscientious rapper, youth leader and project…
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