I could blather on (as usual in these intros) about where I first encountered Mikko Innanen’s music… I could talk Continue Reading
“A Listener’s Guide to Free Improvisation” – John Corbett
Like many listeners to this kind of music (and players) I’m learning as I go. And in that learning process, Continue Reading
Juhani Aaltonen – Conclusions
(This review was first published in Jazz Journal in 2010) Juhani Aaltonen (tenor saxophone, flute, alto flute) Iro Haarla (piano, Continue Reading
Classic Finnish jazz-rock – Pop Liisa & Jazz Liisa Vols. 1-4
(An edited version of this review appeared in Jazz Journal in August 2016.) These eight albums are first-time issues of Continue Reading
7 Preguntas para… Clara Lai (versión castellana)
He tenido la suerte de ver Clara Lai en directo, durante la BCN ImproFest y como parte de los Nocturnae Continue Reading
Mark Solborg & Herb Robertson – Tuesday Prayers
Herb Robertson (trumpet, penny whistle, preparations) Mark Solborg (guitars and devices) PREPARATIONS The Flute I Know You CONCERT Hymn Tuesday Continue Reading
7 Questions for… Mark Solborg
I have to thank the forces of ‘jazz conservatism’ for introducing me to the work of Mark Solborg. The UK’s Continue Reading
Mark Solborg – 4+4+1
[This review was penned for Jazz Journal in 2013.] Anders Banke (tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet) Mark Solborg (guitar) Jeppe Continue Reading