Since Gina has been struggling lately with arthrosis and the dislocation of her kneecaps, we decided to help her out with a new wheelchair which she embraced immediately. Our walks are not as long as they used to be and we are certainly walking slower than before, but she remains to be in very good spirits.
Berlin’s fancy Zig Zag jazz club opens its summer stage for a series of exclusive concerts and shows between early July and late August. Located on the banks of the Spree River, the AHF Summer Stage will host some of the biggest international jazz acts. We try to squeeze in a couple of visits during…
There are soul singers, soul preachers, soul crooners, and then there is Al Green. The wonder that is “Let’s Stay Together”, his number 1 hit from 1971, is still intoxicating and enthralling over 40 years later. Pieces like “”I’m Still In Love With You” (1972) or “Here I Am” (1973), “L-O-V-E” (1975) or “Keep Me Cryin’”…
French pianist Romain Collin, a graduate of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, has released his first solo album last month. Entitled “Dust”, the album came out on the UK-based Edition Records, where Romain already released two wonderful albums with singer Sachal Vasandani and which is one of the most reliable and interesting labels around….
This year’s XJAZZ! Festival starts on Wednesday, May 14th with a unique and vibrant melange of dance, poetry, rap, and music from singer Kersha Bailey and drummer and producer Natcyet Wakili. Participating Kreuzberg venues include Festsaal, Marmorbar, Emmauskirche, and Oberhafenkantine, among others. Highlights include sets by muscle cars (May 17th), Alabaster DePlume (May 17th), corto.alto…
UK based Z Records just released the 9th volume in their “Under The Influence” series, this time compiled by Alena Arpels. The London-based DJ and record collector, who also has her own show on Global Soul Radio, has come up with 19 totally obscure soul, dance, boogie, funk tracks, put together on double vinyl, with…
We’re currently on our way to the 6th edition of the Rockit Festival in beautiful Groningen. There have been a few changes and adds in the last weeks and we’re really looking forward to this year’s edition, our second visit to this great festival. Expect our report this Sunday. A day prior to the festival,…