EFG London Jazz Festival Review: I first went to see guitarist Bill Frisell playing at some point near the end of the 1980s. It was at the long-lamented Bass Clef jazz club run by veteran bass player Peter Ind in a pre-commodified Hoxton Square. As with this EFG London Jazz Festival outing, Frisell was playing […]
EFG London Jazz Festival 2018 Preview – 16 -25 November
Jazz in London – EFG London Jazz Festival For any jazz fan or musician like me, the EFG London Jazz Festival is a highlight within the year. Produced by Serious, one of the UK’s leading producers and curators of live jazz, it is the capital’s biggest pan-city music festival, bringing the best and freshest music […]
Jazzgir: New Opening in Docklands
Jazzgir: Cocktails, Mediterranean Food and Jazz in the heart of Docklands As a big foodie, I am always excited to hear about new restaurants opening on my doorstep but am especially excited when they offer more than just a meal out. Jazzgir basically offers you cocktails, dinner and a show in all in one! Located […]
Hamburg Music City – The ElbJazz Festival and The Beatles Backstory
Hamburg – Music City I’ve travelled to Hamburg a couple of times in the last year and felt frustrated not to have got a grip on the music scene. So an invitation to the city’s ElbJazz Festival and a chance to investigate the Beatles’ Hamburg backstory in the location where they developed their identity was really […]
Jazz á Carthage Festival in Tunis, Tunisia
TUNISIA – Part 1 – Jazz and More: I was very excited to be offered the opportunity to attend the popular Jazz á Carthage festival in Tunis, with the added benefit of experiencing the Tunisian cuisine, the sights and wealth of culture that this fabulous country has to offer. Tunisia has had an undeservedly rough […]
Jazz In The Round at The Cockpit Theatre
In the gospel according to La La Land jazz is a dying art. Last night’s show at The Cockpit Theatre in Marylebone proved otherwise. Jazz in The Round does what it says on the tin. The band sets up in the middle surrounded by four sides of audience creating an intimate and immersive atmosphere. The […]
Boisdale Canary Wharf
Jazz and fine Scottish Food at Boisdale Canary Wharf: Cabot Square, Canary Wharf is just off the main shopping area and as such has a slightly quieter, classier feel. On our way to Boisdale for dinner we stopped off at Iberico for apperitifs and I kept looking longingly at the legs of Iberico Jamon…we’ll definitely […]
Gin and Jazz – Intercontinental Hotel
Gin and Jazz at the Intercontinental: Gin cocktails, canapés and live jazz…all in the luxurious Arch Bar at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane. What a lovely way to spend an evening! Once a month the Intercontinental Park Lane hosts a live jazz evening where you can sip cocktails in style, watch the lovely Katy strut […]