Ishmael Ensemble Audio Glasgow Monday
Myele Manzana The Yard Manchester Monday
GoGoPenguin The Marble Factory Bristol Tuesday
Miguel Gorodi Quintet East Side Jazz Club London Tuesday
Matthew Halsall YES Manchester Wednesday
Tim Whitehead The White House Oxford Thursday
Joy Ellis trio Capstone Theatre Liverpool Thursday
Peaceful Place released this year does what it says on the tin you might think on the opening track from pianist Joy Ellis, a dreamy, expansive, soundworld opening up. That feeling of decompression continues on the next track as drummer Adam Osmianski adds subtle shade and Ellis continues in a quiet reflective vein. The pianist leader goes for a strong melodic theme on 'Eat, Sleep, Repeat' and you feel the different strands of the album starting to come together on this track, the deft bass of Henrik Jensen starting to be more obvious and later he begins 'Silver Linings' for a different point of entry. Gentle and thoughtful - an album to chill out to rather than dance the fandango to.
Joy Ellis photo: top - press
Tony Kofi and NYJO Dora Stoutzker Hall - Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Cardiff Friday
Charlotte Glasson 1000 Trades Birmingham Friday
Steve Davis trio Scott's Belfast Friday
Rick Simpson quartet The Verdict Brighton Friday
JTQ Arts Centre Colchester Saturday
Jan Garbarek Group Royal Festival Hall London Sunday
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