JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Charity shop treasure. I seem to be on a bit of a Richard Yates streak at the moment. 010
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Picked up these in a second hand shop in Norwich last week. 000
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Went for a pint with Felix Krull. Warning! This is not a biography of Horace Parlan! 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Just listening to the Olie Brice Quartet. I saw this band back in January of this year and it's still my favourite gig of the year so far. The album's not as ferocious as the gig but sometimes it's nice to hear a bit of 'tune'. @oliebrice.bsky.social @alexanderhawkins.bsky.social 010
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 02/08/2026It was the name that drew me in....How could I not go to a gig by someone called Gregory Groover Jr? Never heard of him before but turned out to be a great gig. With Dabin Ryu (piano) Max Ridley (bass) Marc Michel (drums). A new find! #peggysskylight www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTa5...youtube.comJoy - Gregory Groover Jr.YouTube video by ggrooverjr 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Recent reading (before and after my dive into Spanish phase). 010
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Starting the weekend off with this 4CD box set of Polish film soundtracks....See you on Monday. 010
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Cafe Gijon in Madrid, where Camilo José Cela used to hang out. Possibly the inspiration for his novel El Colmena (The Hive). It looks a bit too posh for that...maybe it was a lot different in the 1940s...or maybe he just had a brilliant imagination... 010
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Listening to #EricBoeren Quartet. I've not come across him before but I've met all the others in this band on separate occasions, saxophonist Michael Moore, bass player Wilbert de Joode and drummer Paul Lovens. When de Joode shakes your hand you know it's been well shaken. #DutchPerformingArts 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 19/06/20262/2 Saving Pol Gouasch to read in the bars of Tarragona and Camilo Jose Cela's the Hive for Madrid. not sure I have enough to read for this trip... 100
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 19/06/20261/2 Preparing for a trip to Spain...Tarragona and Madrid....haven't immersed myself in Spanish literature as much as I would have liked....Disappointed That Fever and Spear was set in England and not Madrid....Salvador Espriu is totally new to me....Catalan....Ben Lerner to get a feel for the city. 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Abdullah Ibrahim! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopO...youtube.comAbdullah Ibraham -- Mannenberg RevisitedYouTube video by Steve Minkin 020
Reposted by JazzIanRobert Sheppard @robertsheppard.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Pleased to say I have another poem here (with photo by David Hynes). 031
Reposted by JazzIanJazz North @jazznorth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026📆 Tuesday 16th June 4:30-5:30pm on Zoom (online) 🔗 Book your free place: www.trybooking.com/uk/GGNJ Read more about the forum here: www.jazznorth.org/news/educato... 011
Reposted by JazzIanJazz North @jazznorth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026This FREE online session is led by Michael Wright, whose teaching focuses on practical music-making and improvisation within the classroom and music curriculum. Our forums are a safe space to reflect, share ideas and ask questions and we look forward to welcoming you! 111
Reposted by JazzIanJazz North @jazznorth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026📣 Do you work in music education or know someone who does? Our June Educators' Forum on the 16th June is a space to meet like-minded music professionals and explore the importance of improvisation in the classroom. 111
Reposted by JazzIanThe Wire Magazine @thewiremagazine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026James Blood Ulmer (8 February 1940–3 June 2026) The US jazz, blues, rock and funk guitarist has died aged 86. As a tribute we have made Steve Holtje’s May 1998 interview and profile from The Wire 171 free to read in our online archive. www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/t...thewire.co.ukJames Blood Ulmer (8 February 1940–3 June 2026) - The WireThe US jazz, blues, rock and funk guitarist has died aged 86. As a tribute we have made Steve Holtje’s May 1998 interview and profile from The Wire 171 free to read in our online archive. 110933
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Wonderful exhibition of work by Maurice Cockrill at the #BridewelllStudios in Liverpool: www.artinliverpool.com/events/noctu... The gallery is actually Cockrill's original studio back in the 1970sartinliverpool.comNocturnal Rainbow: Maurice Cockrill RA at Bridewell Studios | Art in Liverpool2026 will mark the 50th anniversary of Bridewell Studios in Liverpool. The former police station was taken over by artists and converted to a studio complex in 1976. The anniversary year will be marked by events and exhibitions throughout 2026. 011
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Where do we start talking about Sonny Rollins? Let's just listen. RIP Sonny. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFfE...youtube.comSax Colossus Sonny Rollins(Don't Stop the Carnival)YouTube video by Jazz Music For Life 030
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Charity shop bummer! Did a bit of sick in my mouth when I listened to this. Suddenly remembered why I stopped listening to Metheny thirty years ago. Is it bad form to ask a charity shop for your money back? 000
Reposted by JazzIanRobert Sheppard @robertsheppard.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I've been waiting for this for a long time. Soon. 122
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Managed to see a few bands at the Manchester Jazz Festival #MJF on my way back from Liverpool: Ankora www.ankoramusic.com Ellin Grace and Out Front outfront.band. Great to chat to Jason Yarde, @jakemcmurchie.bsky.social, Ben Powling, Ben Cottrell and have a distnat wave from @oliebrice.bsky.socialankoramusic.comAbout us 020
Reposted by JazzIanJazz North @jazznorth.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Rivkala is excited to take you down the rabbit hole of the crushed velvet cabaret bar at her Northern Line showcase performance at manchester jazz festival's opening weekender on Sun 17 May at First Street. It's free to attend & all are welcome! More info: manchesterjazz.com/events/rivkala 012
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Recent reads. Love the Bainbridge cover of a man on a bike. The novel includes a man on a bike. 000
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 06/05/2026"The man looked like some repulsive comedian who might at any moment lift up his trouser legs and take out his kneecaps..." 000
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The Manager at The Poacher was cashing up recently and found a coin with the image of the new Emperor of the West Pole. Finally made it. Up there with that Constantine. 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Charity shop treasure. I was going to paste the inscription from 1936 with the owner's name but I'm not a grass! 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Yes! International Jazz Day! Blow your mind or someone else's. 021
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Haven't walked out of a gig for years (but when I thought about it I have loads of times). The Easy rollers weren't jazz, they were jazz pastiche...and they weren't just jazz pastiche...they were Ginsters pastiche! Good job I didn't have to pay to get in! But I still want my money back! 021
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 25/04/2026So, who goes to jail for such massive financial mismanagement? 000
Reposted by JazzIanaJazzNoise @ajazznoise.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Daily Tune #3016 - _"The Ends" by Let Spin discusmusic.bandcamp.com/track/the-ends Chris Williams - alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute Moss Freed - guitar, baritone guitar Ruth Goller - bass, voice Finlay Panter - drums Discus Musicdiscusmusic.bandcamp.comThe Ends, by Let Spinfrom the album I am Alien - 208CD (2026) 051
Reposted by JazzIanOpen Culture @openculture.bsky.social · 17/04/2026A Newly Discovered Recording Lets You Hear Delta Blues Legend Robert Johnson in Stunning Clarityopenculture.comA Newly Discovered Recording Lets You Hear Delta Blues Legend Robert Johnson in Stunning ClarityGreat swathes of rock music since the nineteen-sixties would never have existed, we're sometimes told, were it not for the recordings of Robert Johnson. Certainly the likes of Keith Richards, Eric Cla... 8440641273
Reposted by JazzIanJeanie Finlay @jeaniefinlay.com · 18/04/2026This @recordstoreday.bsky.social I’m remembering THE GREATEST and much missed record shop of all (don’t @ me) SOUND IT OUT. Here’s a scene from the film I made there. Watch the full film here vimeo.com/ondemand/sou... 1238
Reposted by JazzIanHan-earl Park @hanearlpark.bsky.social · 16/04/2026This one might be as spontaneous as they get. One of the older miniatures, it was recorded during one of those days (one of those weeks) when seemingly… Every. Little. Thing. was going to be difficult.hanearlpark.bandcamp.comThe Zen of, fwiw, Frustration, by Han-earl Parkfrom the album uᴉɐƃ∀ ʍǝN sI plO sI ʇɐɥM 021
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Excellent gig by #JasperHøiby tonight at #peggysskylight in #nottingham. The third instalment of his 3 Elements project. Tonight with #XaviTorres on piano and #NaímaAcuña on drums. Naíma was amazing...so much work but never intrusive...a rare listening drummer....Always great to hear Jasper... 041
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Something to kick start a Sunday. One of my top five favourite gigs last year. 030
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Today's charity shop find. Lars Dietrich (alto) Samir Zarif (tenor) John Escreet (piano) Zack Lober (bass) Greg Ritchie (drums) Only heard of John Escreet before and that was enough to part with two quid. 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 09/04/2026 A little light listening: Aki Takase - Auge. Aki Takase (piano) Christian Weber (bass) Michel Griener (drums) Intakt Records 2019 Saw her live in Leicester as part of Tony Levin's 70th birthday tour. Her ideas sometimes flew off the piano and continued in mid air. 020
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Honoured to have this sequence of poems by Robert Sheppard dedicated to me. Thanks @robertsheppard.bsky.social 031
JazzIan @jazzian.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Been in my house for nearly a year now and I still haven't managed to kill my pear tree. 140
Reposted by JazzIanJazz North @jazznorth.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Ancient Infinity Orchestra emerged from the North of England as a joyous, communal force, rooted in collective music-making. Led by Leeds-based composer-double bassist Ozzy Moysey, the ensemble weaves melody, with expansive, uplifting improvisation, creating music that feels both intimate & cosmic. 141
Reposted by JazzIanJazz North @jazznorth.bsky.social · 06/04/2026And last but by no means least, we present our final Northern Line artist as part of this year's roster; Rivkala, who'll perform as part of a Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May. 111
