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Jazz

San Francisco - California -

How did San Francisco’s official anthem peak at a disappointing 19th in the charts?

“San Francisco has only one drawback – ’tis hard to leave.”

Tom Phelan
Jun 29, 2026
Patti Smith - Musician - 1978

“As a fan, I’m relentless, a real Nazi”: The 1970s musician Patti Smith could never enjoy

Not for her.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 28, 2026
Paul McCartney - 1972 - Musician - Kurt Schollenberger

The songwriters Paul McCartney called the best on the planet: “My favourite”

Much more nuanced songwriting.

Tim Coffman
Jun 26, 2026
Beth Orton - The Ground Above - 2026

Beth Orton – ‘The Ground Above’ album review: Out of the desert and into the garden

The ninth studio LP from one of the UK’s finest voices.

Andrew Clayman
Jun 26, 2026
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes - Visions Of A New World - 2026

Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes – ‘Visions Of A New World’ album review: A jazz-funk gem from the 1970s, reissued for a new world

Still fresh in 2026…

Ben Forrest
Jun 25, 2026
Neil Young - 1985 - Musician - John Barrett

“My favourites”: the two musicians Neil Young called his greatest influences

An unexpected presence.

Reuben Cross
Jun 24, 2026
100 years in 100 seconds The most important music Miles Davis ever played

The 1986 Miles Davis song scientists stored in human DNA

Giant steps indeed.

Sam Kemp
Jun 23, 2026
Stevie Wonder - Musician - Rózsavölgyi Gyöngyi

The 1970s artist Stevie Wonder wanted the world to hear: “Did not get the due recognition”

Unsung hero.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 22, 2026
Arif Mardin - Producer - 2000s

Arif Mardin: The music producer with over 1,000 mainstream credits

How many hits?

Rachael Pimblett
Jun 22, 2026
Julia Roberts - Actress - 2025

Julia Roberts’ one and only favourite band of all time: “We are lifelong fans”

Veterans of rock, funk and jamming out.

Tim Bradley
Jun 22, 2026
John Coltrane - Jazz Musician - 1963

‘A Love Supreme’: What is the perfect entry point into jazz music?

A perfect album…

Ben Forrest
Jun 22, 2026
Donald Fagen - Steely Dan

The two Beatles songs that changed Steely Dan’s mind about rock ‘n’ roll

A defining moment.

Tom Taylor
Jun 21, 2026

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