In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Jazzwise

• SWINGIN’ AT THE STADTGARTEN
  As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Martin Longley visits Cologne’s Stadtgarten venue and reflects on its storied history of creative music. From its origins as a musicians’ initiative to its current status as a European hub, current programmer Kornelia Vossebein discuses its ambitious future
• Dark Harmonies, Bright Future
  With their stunning debut New Eve, vocalist Sylvie Noble and bassist Ursula Harrison prove that a voice-and-bass duo can be both intimate and daring. Inspired by Betty Carter, Gillian Welch and their Welsh roots, they spoke to Andy Robson about their partnership where risk-taking and a light touch transform heavy lyrics into something beautiful
• SIDE-EYE OF THE STORM
  Guitar legend Pat Metheny continues his legacy of mentorship with Side-Eye, now in its third iteration. This summer, he brings his latest line-up of young virtuosos to London for three shows at the Barbican. Stuart Nicholson spoke to the six-stringer who opens up about his drive to elevate emerging talent and the complexity and richness of his iconic songbook
• Of Paramount Importance
  A tough tenorist with a tender heart, Joe Lovano continues his exploratory recordings with his latest for ECM, the open-sounding Paramount Quartet – a spellbinding set featuring guitar star Julian Lage. Ahead of his appearance at Love Supreme in July with pianist Antonio Faraò and then his Coltrane 100 group at the EFG London Jazz Festival in November, Peter Jones spoke to the tenor titan about the organic roots of his latest collaboration
• TRUST THYSELF
  With her stunning Blue Note debut Diavola, vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa proves that true artistry isn’t about reinvention but reduction. Co-produced by Joshua Redman and Don Was, the album transforms familiar songs into intimately immersive sound-worlds. Cavassa spoke to Peter Quinn about how deep listening and self-trust shaped her most courageous work to date
• The Life Of Spike
  If you’ve had the pleasure of hearing QOW Trio live in the last few years, you can’t fail to be moved by their indefatigable 80-year-old drummer Spike Wells, who pushes and pulls the music with the drive and passion of a man half his age. Chris Welch caught up with the legendary British sticksman to reflect on his extraordinary life behind the kit
• RETURN TO THE SOURCE
  Globally renowned for forging his own funk-punk bass style with the Red Hot Chili Peppers – and for inspiring countless others to pick up the bass – Michael Balzary, better known as Flea has returned to his first loves, the trumpet and jazz, and released his passionate and immersive debut solo album, Honora. He spoke to Nick Hasted about how it feels to be home again…
• THE CHI-TOWN TIME MACHINE
  Writer, photographer, saxophonist and longtime Chicago resident Michael Jackson tells the tale of how he first encountered legendary club promoter Joe Segal and his iconic venue, the Jazz Showcase. Segal’s vast archive of live recordings – numbering in the thousands – is now being released as stunning LP and CD sets by ‘Jazz Detective’ Zev Feldman, who’s enabling listeners to time-travel back to some fiery and unforgettable nights on the bandstand
• Instrument News & Reviews
  David Gallant checks out a versatile percussion accessory, some arty looking plectrums, Fender’s vintage guitar range and a special anniversary pickup
• Gig Guide June 26
  Rosie Hanley previews the must-see gigs and concerts. Send future listings to roseanne.hanley@gmail.com Listings are free, but due to space restrictions cannot be guaranteed to appear – expanded listings can be found at www.jazzwise.com/gig-guide. To advertise your event, contact Ros McRae on ros@jazzwise.com