Martin Pickett piano, Paul Jefferies double bass, Ben Twyford drums.

"This first CD from Oxfordshire based ‘3bpm’ captures the spirit of a classic acoustic Jazz trio. There is a real organic feel to the recording which takes the listener on a...

"Aida Severo, the free jazz ensemble led by pianist Philip Somervell, spent a day in the studios of Trinity College, London – the result was this, their first CD. The music, based on compositions by members of the group, builds free jazz improvisation...

Studio recording by the Anglo-Kuopio Quartetnamely George Haslam-baritone saxophone and tarogato, Mikko Pasanen-piano, Jarmo Hiekkala-double bass and Paul Hession-drum Set. Recorded in Kuopio, Finland, September 2003. Five tracks of improvised music of...

A great set in the classic Ornette 4tet vein, mixed with a Brit-jazz feel! I dont know any of these players (Roberto-double bass, Claude Deppa-trumpet, Jason Yarde-alto & soprano sax & Brian Abrahams-drums), but all play fabulously well. [SLAM]

Aaron Standon (saxophones and guitar) has been around and back again playing every thing from straight ahead to free jazz. Pete Evans is a classically trained violinist who can be seen performing with a number of orchestras around the south-west...

Anyone else ever notice the amazingly large number of top notch new jazz/free jazz saxists that come out of the UK? It must be in the water or something. Here you've got four very heavy hitters: Elton Dean, Paul Dunmall, Simon Picard and George Haslam....

Lol Coxhill-soprano sax, George Haslam-baritone sax, tarogato, Richard Leigh Harris-piano, Steve Kershaw-double bass.

"When the Oxford Jazz Masters Series was conceived Lol Coxhill was naturally in the first list of guest “Masters”; we made...

Paul Rutherford (trombone), Lol Coxhill (soprano sax), George Haslam (baritone sax), Howard Riley (piano). "It is for free followers only - but excellent"-Barry McRae/Jazz Journal [Slam]

"The band D.A.T.A. consists of four members of South London musicians, who met a year ago. Through a mutual interest in pushing improvised jazz further, they formed a collective that gave them their own unique voices. The band name D.A.T.A. derives...

"Cycles brings together the poetry of Erika Dagnino and the violin of Stefano Pastor – each in its own medium … the sound of the violin on the disc and the printed word of the poetry in the 24 page booklet.. This dual presentation gives the listener...

MARCO COLONNA Bass clarinet, Baritone & Soprano saxes, FRANCESCO LO CASCIO Vibraphone, Percussion, LILLO QUARATINO Double bass

"This recording session develops as a choral tale, a kind of emotional brainteaser where single pieces belong to...

QUARTET : Paul Dunmall & Simon Picard-tenors, Paul Rogers-bass, Tony Levin-drums / SEXTET : Dunmall, Picard, Rogers, Levin, Jon Corbett-cornet, John Adams-guitar / TRIO : Dunmall, Rogers, Levin. "Powerful and passionate music" - Chris Parker BBC ...

Well recorded, joyous free jazz session, recorded live at Le Mans Festival on May 1, 2005 and featuring two long tracks. "Paul Dunmall saxophone, Philip Gibbs guitar, Paul Rogers double bass, Hamid Drake drums. Hamid Drake is probably the most in demand..

Antonio Cotardo: Flutes and Bells
Paolo Pacciolla: Daire, Jembak, Bells, Mbira and Voice

"The Italian duo of Cotardo and Pacciolla – known as ‘Free Dot’ – describe their music as “free from definitions of pre-established limits in which...

Very good jazz-jazz/rock guitar/bass/drums trio from Italy. The band is led by drummer Alessandro Garau, who also provides all the compositions. Rather nice and ECM-ish!

Culled from more than four hours of spontaneous music recorded live in Poole, this is masterly stuff from the Pinski Zoo drummer and Elvin Jones acolyte whos shaped Zaum into one of Britains most remarkable improvising ensembles. Cathy Stevens viola an...

George Haslam in Buenos Aires with different groups, 1994 - 95. "George Haslam fascinates because he nudges the limits,explores uncharted territories, plays creatively, and conveys delight in doing so."-Steven A. Loewy/Cadence. [Slam]

"Recorded in Havana and England with great array of Cuban and British musicians: Bobby Carcasses, George Haslam, Steve Waterman, Robin Jones, Paul Rutherford, Maria Cecilia Colon, Richard Leigh Harris, Steve Kershaw, André Leigh-Howarth, Julito Padron...

George Haslam-baritone sax, tarogato, Stefano Pastor-violin, Steve Kershaw-double bass, Paul Hession-drums.

"September, 2006; it was Stefano Pastor’s first visit to England, he came primarily to play in the Oxford Jazz Masters Series concert...

"This is a double CD package, the 2 discs presenting 2 distinct projects. Disc One, which is actually called "Once Upon a Time in Argentina" is by a quartet including 2 percussionists. This unconventional line-up reflects what I think is the...

"George Haslam on bass clarinet, baritone saxophone and tarogato improvising in Buenos Aires with old friends Daniel Harari, Mono Hurtado, Horacio Straijer, Ruben Ferrero and from New York, Hill Greene. Two days in two Buenos Aires studios, Spring 2006...

Harry Beckett flugelhorn, trumpet, George Haslam baritone sax, tarogato, Stefano Pastor violin, Richard Leigh Harris piano, Steve Kershaw double bass.

"Over 25 years after Beckett and Haslam first appeared on stage together we finally have...

The first improvised music to be recorded and released in the Ukraine. "Hawkwind meets Cecil Taylor"-Ben Watson, Hi-Fi News. Recorded in Kiev, 1997 [Slam]

George Haslam-baritone sax, Paul Rutherford-trombone. "One of the most interesting record productions made in jazz in recent years"-Rockerilla (Italy). Recorded Oxford 1989. [Slam]

"The Rome based group Hot Tune was formed three years ago and initially performed as an acoustic band with a repertoire that went from jazz standards to pieces from the Balkan tradition, Arabic music and original compositions. Nine original pieces and...