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Live Review: Gregory Porter, Sheffield City Hall 15.4.2018
We’ve had something of a journey, me and Gregory, not that he’s any the wiser to it of course. I mused over it as his rich baritone poured over me in Sheffield City Hall, pinned by the very force of it to my seat. This is not the jazz-lite singer I had assumed on first …
Track: Kamasi Washington releases two tracks from his forthcoming second album, plus release/tour news
Jazz superstar Kamasi Washington has heralded the announcement of his second album Heaven and Earth, set for release on June 22nd via Young Turks, by releasing two tracks – Fists of Fury and The Space Travelers. The long-awaited follow up to Washington’s debut The Epic, Heaven and Earth is comprised of two halves, which find …
News: Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold announces April UK live dates
Boundary-breaking, socially-conscious musician and one of America’s most exciting trumpet players to perform exclusive UK shows April 9th to the 13th 2018 sees the inspirationally talented, award-winning trumpeter Keyon Harrold travel to the UK to play five live shows in Huddersfield, Manchester, Leeds, London and Southampton, in support of his recent album The Mugician. A …
Track: Tangents – Stents and Arteries (EP)
It’s hard to describe the sound of Sydney-based quintet Tangents – a sort of free form jazz meeting electronica but avoiding any form of excess or preciousness while maintaining a link to acoustic instrumentation and tight song structures. It is hypnotic music with structure and texture enough to please three-minute long indie song lovers with …
Premiere: David Federmann – In between
Taken from his forthcoming Water’s Edge EP, out on his own VMAJ7 label, we are extremely pleased to premiere In Between a new track from French Jazz Aficionado and producer David Federmann. With Water’s Edge he’s mixed up soul, house and jazz to make something that’s at one point hazy, and another makes your feet …
See: Run Logan Run release new video for Death is Elsewhere, plus UK tour dates
Hailing from Bristol, Andrew Hayes and Dan Johnson are a fascinating collision of pounding, tribal drums and screaming saxophone. The duo was formed through a shared passion for improvisation, spiritual jazz and heavy, experimental music and have been writing their own narrative in the new era of crossover jazz, all whilst touring the UK extensively. …
News: Gregory Porter announces run of UK shows
Grammy-winning singing sensation Gregory Porter soon returns to the UK to perform at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. With additional dates added due to popular demand, Gregory will now appear on Mon 2 Apr, Wed 18 Apr and Thu 19 Apr. Gregory became the biggest selling jazz artist in the UK in 2017, following the …
News: Kamasi Washington announces European tour dates
Kamasi Washington has announced an extensive run of UK and European live shows. The tour will see the Los Angeles saxophonist, bandleader and composer performing some of his biggest headline shows to date – including a show at London’s legendary 3000 capacity Roundhouse venue – during a run of 26 headline shows and festival appearances …
Premiere: Shama releases new video for Truth BeTold
Ahead of her album ‘Truth BeTold’, out March 23rd via The GungHoDown, Shama, aka Shama Rahman has released an accompanying video for the title track, which we’re delighted to premiere here on Backseat Mafia. Recorded live, the album showcases her approach to composition and performance, and features the groundbreaking mi.mu gloves throughout, cutting edge tech …
Live Review/Gallery: Courtney Pine & The Inner City Ensemble at Brudenell Leeds 23.2.18
Revered British Jazz Saxophonist Courtney Pine arrived for the Leeds leg of his short tour with two things with him – a crack band behind him, and a bag full of brand new tunes – as he told us with a smile “….this is only the second time of gigging these tunes”. It was …