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6 Nov 2013:The London jazz festival celebrates a key birthday this year - 2013's festival is its 21st. John Fordham, who's been at the coalface of jazz criticism for as many years, picks his favourite moments from each festival
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3 Nov 2013: Drummer who brought an exuberant, dishevelled and liberating drive to many bands
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2 Nov 2013:
Mø | Public Service Broadcasting | Mozartfest | Jerry Bergonzi | LEAF | Dave Holland Prism
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31 Oct 2013: Paul Dunmall and cohorts present a squally, dissonant album of hard, free improv and raw electric noise, writes John Fordham
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31 Oct 2013: This 26-year-old Armenian pianist has made some very famous fans with his fusions of traditional folk, jazz, pop and electric elements, writes John Fordham
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31 Oct 2013: This box set of pianist Paul Bley's 1983-1992 recordings contains plenty of proof of his unique talents, writes John Fordham
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27 Oct 2013:
Two Charles Mingus-themed gigs in one night showcased the jazz master's own classic works, and those of the younger generation he inspired, writes John Fordham
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26 Oct 2013:
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds | Warpaint | Mark Kozelek | Gregory Porter, Natalie Cole | Paul Dunmall | The Yellow Wallpaper
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24 Oct 2013:
Bandleader Dave Holland is in louder, bluesier mode than usual with his new star-packed quartet, writes John Fordham
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24 Oct 2013: The long wait for Mick Coady's debut album has been worth the wait, even if the supporting players are just as much of a draw here, writes John Fordham
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24 Oct 2013:
No one plays trumpet quite like Arve Henriksen, as evidenced by this sublime album of reflections on religious sites, writes John Fordham
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24 Oct 2013:
The Impossible Gentlemen infused their customary virtuosic lyricism with an elated funkiness during a four-night run, writes John Fordham
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19 Oct 2013:
Tamikrest | Roy Harper | Swearin' | Mingus Big Band | The Impossible Gentlemen | Mendelssohn In Birmingham
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17 Oct 2013: The pianist takes a step up from small-ensemble compositions on an album that balances musical symmetries and explosive outbursts, writes John Fordham
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17 Oct 2013:
Tom Challenger's octet – inspired by Mardi Gras street-bands, free-jazz, and Gambian and Senegalese music – has great potential, writes John Fordham
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