News•Mar 10, 2026
Marco Mezquida Trio at Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, Munich
Barcelona‑based pianist Marco Mezquida debuted his award‑winning trio at Munich’s newly opened Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, performing material from the freshly released album Táctil. The concert showcased the trio’s tactile approach to improvisation, blending piano, cello and Iberian percussion in a 90‑minute set praised for its lyrical nuance and dynamic shifts. Bergson’s state‑of‑the‑art Elektra Tonquartier hall delivered exceptional acoustics, attracting a largely first‑time audience to the venue. Mezquida’s appearance reinforces his growing reputation across Europe and previews his upcoming UK engagements with the Tornado project.
By London Jazz News
News•Mar 10, 2026
A Weekend With Ute Lemper – Canterbury and Bradford-on-Avon
Ute Lemper delivered two weekend concerts in Canterbury and Bradford‑on‑Avon, presenting a Kurt Weill tribute and a Marlene Dietrich homage. The shows combined scholarly reverence with personal passion, supported throughout by pianist Vana Gierig. While the Dietrich segment resonated emotionally,...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Sarah L King – ‘The Light Ahead’
Sarah L King releases her second album, The Light Ahead, on March 20, 2026. The record shifts from the intimate confessional tone of her debut to a groove‑led, jazz‑funk sound inspired by late‑80s and early‑90s influences. Produced by Claire Martin,...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Mondays with Morgan: Willy Rodriguez – New Album ‘In The Unknown (I Will Find You)’
Puerto Rican‑born drummer Willy Rodriguez will release his new album In The Unknown (I Will Find You) on March 13 via Sunnyside Records. The record features a bassless trio with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, pianist Leo Genovese and spoken‑word contributions from...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Shapeshifter – Shapeshifter
Mark Lockheart’s new trio—featuring bassist Huw V Williams and drummer Jay Davis—has released the self‑titled debut album Shapeshifter. The record fuses jazz improvisation with rock‑driven grooves across a 47‑minute runtime, showcasing Lockheart’s rich saxophone tone supported by a locked‑in rhythm...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Laura Jurd and RAM Jazz Orchestra
Laura Jurd’s newly arranged big‑band suite premiered with the RAM Jazz Orchestra, transforming her small‑group compositions into a vibrant, folk‑rock‑infused performance. The concert featured a full complement of brass, woodwinds, strings, and guest vocalists, highlighting her return to large‑ensemble writing...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Metropole Orkest at 80 – a Musician’s Perspective
The Metropole Orkest celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting its evolution from a post‑war Dutch government‑founded ensemble to a genre‑bending laboratory. Horn player Pieter Hunfeld reflects on the orchestra’s singular configuration and its role in bridging jazz, pop, film scores and...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Parents In Jazz: Monika Herzig
Monika Herzig, a German‑born pianist, Vice Rector at Jam Music Lab University and leader of the all‑female jazz ensemble Sheroes, shares how she balances a global performance career with parenting two adult children. She stresses the need for a reliable...
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