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Dan Spirrett
Dan grew up in Yorkshire, surrounded by a musical family. He learned to play the piano and saxophone from an early age, choosing to pursue a career in music. He has attended Leeds College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire to study Jazz. Dan is an active saxophonist who performs with various bands across the UK and Europe. He has contributed to numerous records as a sideman and also writes for his own projects. In addition, Dan is a dedicated educator, teaching in the local area and at Stratford Girls Grammar School.
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Misterioso - Thelonious Monk
4th Jul 2026
Misterioso captures the Thelonious Monk Quartet at the absolute peak of their radical, live powers during a legendary August 1958 residency at the Five Spot Café.
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A Curated Guide to Japanese Jazz
24th Jun 2026
A century in the making, Japanese jazz has evolved into one of the world’s most inventive scenes, where post-bop tradition collides with electronic experimentation and fearless innovation.
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Nate Smith
21st May 2026
Nate Smith is a multi-Grammy-winning drummer, composer and producer celebrated for a genre-fluid style that seamlessly bridges jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop. His standing was further cemented at the 68th Grammy Awards in 2026, where he achieved a double victory – most notably winning Best Alternative Jazz Album for the analogue-driven masterpiece, LIVE-ACTION.
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LIVE-ACTION
Nate Smith (drums, musician, keyboard), Josh Johnson (musician, saxophone), Sebastian White (designer), Marquis Hill (trumpet, musician), JSWISS (musician), Lalah Hathaway (chanting, musician, voice, vocal_arranger), Michael League (musician, bass), Lionel Loueke (musician, voice), säje (musician, voice), Amanda Taylor (vocal_arranger), Sara Gazarek (vocal_arranger), Erin Bentlage (vocal_arranger), Johnaye Kendrick (vocal_arranger), Kiefer, CARRTOONS, Ben Williams (bass, musician), Jeannette Jang (musician, violin), Anna Bishop (musician, violin), Kimberly Ryan (musician, viola), Peter Greydanus (musician, cello), Charlie Hunter (musician, guitar), DJ Harrison (keyboard), Jermaine Holmes (musician, voice), DJAY HARISSON (musician, rhodes)
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The Sidewinder – Lee Morgan
20th May 2026
Lee Morgan's 1963 masterpiece, The Sidewinder, revitalised Blue Note Records with its infectious title track. Blending hard bop with soul-jazz and boogaloo rhythms, it remains a definitive, high-energy jazz classic.
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The Oscar Peterson Trio - At Baker's Keyboard Lounge
30th Apr 2026
Celebrate International Jazz Day this year with the recently released album from the Oscar Peterson Trio, and the uncovered recordings from Baker's Keyboard Lounge!
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft - Reaching for the Moon
24th Apr 2026
Vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft embark on a new duo project. Building on the quartet albums Lost Ships and A Time to Remember, they continue their cross-genre journey in a more intimate duo setting.
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Alice Coltrane
1st Apr 2026
A foray into the life and journey of Alice Coltrane’s devotion to music and spirituality, producing intense and transcendent albums including Journey in Satchidananda and Universal Consciousness.
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Ben Wendel - BaRcoDe
13th Mar 2026
Visionary saxophonist and composer Ben Wendel unveils BaRcoDe, a new electroacoustic project for saxophone and four mallet players. Developed through residencies at The Jazz Gallery, the album interlaces intricate composition, chamber textures and electronics into a cohesive and immersive sound world.
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Mary Lou Williams
8th Feb 2026
Mary Lou Williams was a musician whose career spanned across jazz; encompassing Ragtime, Blues, Boogie-Woogie, Swing, Bebop, Free Jazz, with side ventures into Gospel and Third Stream music. Devoted to the music and community, she dedicated herself to supporting struggling musicians and educating younger generations about jazz’s deep roots in African American history.
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Julian Lage - Scenes From Above
23rd Jan 2026
Scenes from Above demonstrates Julian Lage’s expansive range as a performer and writer, bringing a new quartet to the table, each with their own unique voice that excels on the bandleaders’ fifth Blue Note release.
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Duke Ellington - The Nutcracker Suite
24th Dec 2025
Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite turns Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic into a swinging jazz celebration. Lush orchestration meets the playfulness of a big band, resulting in a festive classic.
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Solo Piano Jazz
8th Dec 2025
Solo jazz pianists, free from the constraints of a band, use their virtuosity and imagination to explore the boundless possibilities of improvised rhythm, harmony, and melody.
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Dexter Gordon - Our Man In Paris
19th Nov 2025
Dexter Gordon’s 1963 bebop classic Our Man In Paris showcases Gordon and his associates at their finest. Recorded in Paris with Bud Powell, Kenny Clarke and Pierre Michelot, the album features Gordon’s unmistakably robust tenor saxophone alongside the ensemble.
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Dave Kikoski - Weekend at Smalls
3rd Oct 2025
Acclaimed American pianist Dave Kikoski captures the essence of the New York Jazz scene with a live post-bop performance at Smalls Jazz Club.
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Acid Jazz
1st Oct 2025
This guide explores acid jazz’s origins in London’s club scene with its fusion of funk, soul, jazz, and hip-hop, highlighting how rare groove culture and key artists shaped the genre.
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Emergency On Planet Earth
Jamiroquai, Gary Barnacle (flute), Stuart Zender (bass), John Thirkell (trumpet), Gary Barnacle (saxophone), John Thirkell (fluegelhorn), Nick van Gelder (drums), Toby Smith (keyboards), Kofi (percussion), Simon Bartholomew (guitar), Glenn Nightingale (guitar), Maurizio Ravalio (percussion)
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Count Basie: Architect of Swing
20th Sep 2025
A pivotal figure in the big band and swing era, Basie became one of America’s most prominent bandleaders, earning himself the title “King of Swing”.
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Bebop Jazz: The Birth of Modern Jazz
2nd Sep 2025
Rising onto the scene during the final years of World War II, a new era of jazz put the emphasis on small groups, fast tempos, and technical mastery. From its roots in late-night jam sessions and beyond, this guide brings you everything you need to know about the genre of bebop.
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Following Footprints: The Wayne Shorter Guide
22nd Aug 2025
Standing as one of the most influential musicians in jazz as an innovative saxophonist and composer, Wayne Shorter’s unique voice shaped modern jazz spanning six decades.
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Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - The Eternal Triangle
7th Aug 2025
A high-octane Blue Note release showcases the masterful playing of trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw, supported by a dynamic rhythm section.
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New Orleans Jazz - Part Two
30th Jul 2025
Continuing on from Part One, we take a closer look at the New Orleans Jazz style in a later context, where traditional roots meet the modern influences of more recent years.
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Voodoo
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Dr. John (piano), Roger Lewis (baritone saxophone), Kevin Harris (tenor saxophone), Kevin Harris (percussion), Roger Lewis (percussion), Gregory Davis (vocal), Roger Lewis (soprano saxophone), Charles Joseph (trombone), Efrem Towns (trumpet), Lionel Batiste (snare drum), Lionel Batiste (bass drum), Gregory Davis (trumpet), Jenell Marshall (percussion), Jenell Marshall (bass drum), Dr. John (vocal), Jenell Marshall (snare drum), Jenell Marshall (vocal), Gregory Davis (percussion), Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Batiste (percussion), Branford Marsalis
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