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This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

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Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Ten Favourite UK CDs of 2016
















(In alphabetical order)
Andy Schumm/Enrico Tomasso - When Louis Met Bix.
Ben Crosland Quintet - The Ray Davies Songbook.
Chris Ingham Quartet - Dudley.
Kansas Smitty's House Band Live.
Mike Westbrook & co. - The Uncommon Orchestra: A Bigger Show.
Nigel Price Organ Trio - Heads and Tales.
Pete Horsfall - How Can we Know.
Preston Glasgow Lowe.
Remi Harris - In on the 2.
Tom Harrison  Unfolding in Tempo.
Lance.
PS: No doubt our readers and reviewers will have their own lists. Also, I'll be drawing attention to CDs from Over There as well as vocals and reissues from both sides of the pond.

1 comment :

Steve T said...

Fraid I'm not as organised as Lance so this ten is from all over. I've got the Nigel Price but haven't had a chance to listen yet.

JD Allen - Americana.
Bad Plus - It's Hard.
William Bell - This is where I Live.
Dejohnette, Ravi Coltrane, Mathew Garrison - In Movement.
Tim Garland - One.
Kenny Garrett - Do Your Dance.
Impossible Gentleman - Lets Get Deluxe.
Kandace Springs - Soul Eyes.
Tasha Taylor - Honey for the Biscuit.
Miroslav Vitous - Remembering Weather Report.

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