Sebastian Scotney

Articles By Sebastian Scotney

Album: Julian Lage – Squint Saturday, 12 June 2021 Read more...	Il turco in Italia, Glyndebourne review – who knew 1950s neorealism could be such fun? Monday, 24 May 2021 Read more...
Album: Martial Solal - Coming Yesterday Friday, 30 April 2021 Read more...	Wilderness review – 'what comes after besotted?' Monday, 05 April 2021 Read more...
Will Page: Tarzan Economics - a 'rockonomist' writes Wednesday, 31 March 2021 Read more...	Album: Bheki Mseleku - Beyond The Stars Wednesday, 24 March 2021 Read more...
10 Questions for Vocalist-Lyricist Georgia Mancio Tuesday, 23 March 2021 Read more...	Urioste, Aurora Orchestra, Kings Place online review - superb musicianship in compelling close-up Saturday, 27 February 2021 Read more...
Jackie Kay: Bessie Smith review – vivid writing about the Empress of the Blues Thursday, 18 February 2021 Read more...	10 Questions for Musician and Broadcaster Cerys Matthews Friday, 15 January 2021 Read more...
Albums of the Year 2020: Marius Neset – Tributes Wednesday, 16 December 2020 Read more...	Album: Jamie Cullum - The Pianoman at Christmas Wednesday, 09 December 2020 Read more...
Fatma Said, Joseph Middleton, Wigmore Hall review - song recital heaven Tuesday, 08 December 2020 Read more...	10 Questions for Singer/Pianist Joe Stilgoe Wednesday, 11 November 2020 Read more...
Ronnie's review – fascinating story of the fabled Soho jazz club Monday, 19 October 2020 Read more...	Bryn Terfel, Britten Sinfonia, Barbican review – a moment of re-connection Monday, 05 October 2020 Read more...

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