Presenting an eclectic collection of live recordings and new music from five dynamic bands, centred around a whole host of Birmingham's finest jazz musicians, Live At The Spotted Dog captures the underground buzz, artistic heart and raw energy of the ever-evolving Birmingham jazz scene - from international stars to local heroes, and some of the brightest young bands touring the UK
Bassist/Composer Chris Mapp to release special live Gonimoblast recordings featuring Arve Henriksen and Maja S. K. Ratkje - limited edition double album 'Gonimoblast Live' releases June 30th on Stoney Lane Records
Award-winning drummer and composer Jonathan Silk releases his adventurous new album Fragment this November on Stoney Lane Records – a set of striking, dynamic originals for big band and strings.
Ben Lee, the hotly-tipped young guitarist and composer, is to release his debut album In The Tree on Stoney Lane Records this autumn, featuring ten original tracks inspired by a host of eclectic musicians, from fellow guitarists Wes Montgomery and John Schofield to Nirvana and Radiohead.
The third in our Stoney Lane Live series of double-bills at London's excellent Kings Place continues on September 16th with two superb bands and a special album pre-release performance for both artists
Innovative contemporary pianist and composer Hans Koller is to release the triple album 'Retrospection' this spring, featuring legendary bassist Steve Swallow, the German NDR Bigband, American saxophonist John O’Gallagher and Danish guitarist Jakob Bro, alongside an outstanding line-up of eminent UK jazz musicians
Four great artists we're lucky enough to work with will be featured on BBC Radio 3's Jazz Line-Up this Saturday, in a special report on the Birmingham scene