The History of Sussex Music: From Jimi Hendrix to… Nothing?
Written by: Harry Turnbull, Music Editor and Isabella Poderico, Arts Editor Brighton has always had a history of musicality. The beating heart of the city revolves around our small venues…
Interview with Akin Soul
Words by Tom Gregory “There is magic in music and I don’t know if it’s ever meant to be figured out” I have the great privilege of being friends with…
Maisha live at Patterns review: the zenith of contemporary British jazz
If you were to line up the new stardom of British jazz and choose the most iconic artists, you might be forgiven for Maisha having escaped your view. For one,…
In Conversation with Maisha
It is no understatement to say that Maisha are one of the hottest new outfits in Jazz, comprised of some of the most in-demand instrumentalists from the London scene. Before…
MAISHA live at Patterns preview – The exemplary artists of London’s vibrant jazz scene
Combining in equal parts the airy spiritualism of Alice Coltrane and the kind of virtuosic displays now typical of the UK’s prolific jazz scene, Maisha’s music is littered with references…
Jazz Club: Tenderlonious presents Ruby Rushton at Patterns – Preview
The Brighton Jazz scene has never been more alive. Pattern’s Jazz Club constantly brings some of the best underground names in the business, and it doesn’t stop there, frequently affiliating…
The Badger’s guide to Brighton’s alive and thriving Jazz scene: Day by day
Brighton, more than our university community gives it credit for, has its kind of town and gown divide. On campus, most use the internet to figure out what’s new in…
Your brain on improv: experiments with Jazz and Hip Hop
Dr Charles Limb, a respected hearing specialist and surgeon, has recently conducted a series of controversial and innovative experiments at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore. The studies explore what…
Nell Bryden – Second Time Around (157 Records)
One accusation which could never be levelled at Nell Bryden is that she lacks versatility. The talented New Yorker somehow manages to mix 40s and 50s style jazz, blues and…