by Kev Rowland | Dec 29, 2025 | Reviews
Paul Dunmall (tenor, C and Bb soprano saxophones, penny whistle) first came to prominence when he joined Marsupilami in time for their second album, 1971’s ‘Arena’, since when he has been both a sideman (for the likes of Elton Dean, Keith Tippett, Barry Guy, Johnny...
by Kev Rowland | Dec 29, 2025 | Reviews
There is no doubt that Gollehon is one of the most in-demand trumpet players around, having played on more than 200 gold and platinum releases and worked with artists like David Bowie, Blondie, Onyx, Madonna, Billy Ocean, Hall & Oates, Chaka Khan, Buddy Rich,...
by Kev Rowland | Dec 29, 2025 | Reviews
I am somewhat at a loss with this album, as to my ears this double disc should have been released as two separate albums but at the same time it makes total sense to release it as one, but I am getting somewhat ahead of myself so really should explain what we have...
by Kev Rowland | Dec 29, 2025 | Reviews
I first came across singer/songwriter Dylan Paul Ware some four years ago when an album was released featuring covers of his songs by different musicians. Although he was born and raised in New Zealand, until recently he had been travelling and living abroad for 26...
by Kev Rowland | Dec 29, 2025 | Reviews
The debut album from Hi Res Heart featured the trio of Martin Archer (sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophones, clarinet, recorders, harmonica), Charlotte Keeffe (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Martin Pyne (drums, vibraphone, percussion) working on music...
by rogue | Dec 28, 2025 | Reviews
Another band that escaped the sweeping sonar searches, flying under the radar, stimulating my panting chase even further. Perseverance certainly paid off as I also found their current 2025 album Abaton as well as an earlier live Pink Floyd tribute album they made, as...
