STEVE JOHNSON recommends a protest album with a harder edge than many in the genre
‘It's jazz that gives me a sense of freedom’
An accomplished classical musician, JIM RATTIGAN talks to Chris Searle about making the transition to a very different musical genre
DENNIS BROE finds much to praise in the new South African Netflix series, but wonders why it feels forced to sell out its heroine
CARL DEATH introduces a new book which explores how African science fiction is addressing climate change
In his second round-up, EWAN CAMERON picks excellent solo shows that deal with Scottishness, Englishness and race as highlights
Fiery words from the Bard in Blackpool and Edinburgh, and Evidence Based Punk Rock from The Protest Family
MATTHEW HAWKINS is mesmerised by a performance that dissolves the line between audience and performer
MATTHEW SHARPE recommends the essays of a Renaissance politician that instruct and unnerve after 400 years
I DOUBT if there is a more multifaceted and versatile musician in Britain than French horn virtuoso Jim Rattigan.
Apart from his years as a classical musician with the London Symphony Orchestra and many other ensembles, and as studio stalwart playing James Bond themes or alongside Paul McCartney, George Michael, Shirley Bassey or Adele, he has turned to jazz over the last two decades.
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CHRIS SEARLE speaks to Chris Laurence, bassist and bandmate of saxophonist TONY COE
CHRIS SEARLE speaks to vocalist Jacqui Dankworth
CHRIS SEARLE pays tribute to the late South African percussionist, Louis Moholo-Moholo
Re-releases from Bobby Wellins/Kenny Wheeler Quintet, Larry Stabbins/Keith Tippet/Louis Moholo-Moholo, and Charles Mingus Quintet
