Reviews
Alabaster DePlume
The enigmatic jazz man brings his unique mix of big feelings and intuitive jams to a beautifully realised performance
Tindersticks
Soft Tissue
The long-standing chamber-pop band return to their bread and butter: sumptuous arrangements paired with Staples’ silken croon
Ari Tsugi
Simultaneity (同時性)
Simultaneity (同時性) may not lead to enlightenment, but there’s plenty of innovative tunes to be had from these omnivorous jazz-rockers
The Cinematic Orchestra – Man with a Movie Camera
The shapeshifting group bring their famous 2003 soundtrack to life with riveting visuals
Spellling – Spellling & the Mystery School
Singular art pop songwriter reimagines her back-catalogue with lush, orchestral accompaniment
The Threepenny Opera
Seductively staged 20th-century classic is as powerful as ever
Ezra Collective
Where I’m Meant To Be
Absolutely life-affirming album from the Afro jazz act is impossible to resist
The Queen’s Cartoonists
Infectiously foot happy jazz – with bonus cartoons on the side
Pianodrome Live: Noushy 4tet & Soundbone
Entrancing, atmospheric music performed at a unique, grassroots venue
Sons of Kemet
The acclaimed London group are at their formidable, party-starting best at what could be their final UK show
Bette Midler and Me
A beautifully conceived cabaret-style performance allowing one consummate performer to use her musical inspiration to tell her own story
Kokoroko
Joyously infectious jazz, funk and afrobeats from an incredible eight-piece group