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"This album was a real treat to make", says Tony. "With this line up of international musicians, I had to play at my very best!" All the compositions are by Tony Smith - Superb Canadian Guitarist. Tony's group are Geoff Gascoyne on bass and Ian Thomas on drums with Mike McEvoy and Jody Linscott backing up on keys and percussion respectively. Guest appearences are by Derek Nash - Sax and Flute; the amazing Tower of Power saxophonist Brandon Fields and the most gifted of international pianists, Niels Lan Doky! THE LINE UP: Tony - Smith Guitar, Geoff Gascoyne - Bass, Ian Thomas - Drums, Mike McEvoy - Keys, Jody Linscott - Percussion, Niels Lan Doky - Piano, Brandon Fields - Sax, Derek Nash Sax and Flute 

At last, the debut album from the one of the most dynamic and versatile singers in the UK. This is an exciting and uplifting collection of songs that extends the range of the vocal jazz repertoire. As well as paying tribute to the jazz greats such as Mercer, Noble & Trenet, this album also includes unexpected reworkings of songs from the likes of Carole King, Smokey Robinson and the Moody Blues. With a "tasteful & senstitive rhythm section" this album sets a new standard. THE LINE UP: Sheena Davis - Vocals, Tom Cawley - Piano, Rob Rickenberg - Bass, Pete Cater - Drums, Jim Mullen - Guitar.  "She's the finest new talent to come around for many years" JAZZ FM 

Canadian Guitarist Tony has been on the British scene for almost 10 years. He is 'first call' for many visiting musicians such as Roy Ayers, as well as being part of Ray Gaskin, and is always part of the foundation of OLA's band. This, his first recording, has many top flight jazzman on it. THE LINE UP: Julian Crampton - Bass, Andy Gangadeen - Drums, Mornington Lockett - Soprano Sax, Dave O'Higgins - Soprano Sax, Neal Wilkinson - Drums, Volker Janssen -  Keys

This is often a delightful album, superbly played by Speake and guitar start Mike Outram and with imaginative bass-and-drums support from Simon Thorpe and Dave Wickins. Instead of opening with the usual headlong Parkeresque double-time, the album begins with almost abstract guitar strumming and floating drumming to underpin Don’t Blame Me. Donna Lee turns in to a bristling improvised counterpoint for Speake and Outram and Speake’s restrained style brings the wispy subtleties of Parker’s 1950’s Cool School disciples back to the original material.  

This is the first CD by the Pete Cater Big Band and it has met with critical acclaim all over Europe. From well known standards to original tunes, the opening track "Youbetchalife" is composed and arranged by Matt Wates and was featured recently on Radio 3 Jazz Notes. This band really swings and features the cream of British jazz. 

THE LINE UP Scott Garland, Ben Castle, Andy Cuss, and Carl Orr. 3rd British Jazz award winner for Jazzizit in one year!

From their days together working as part of NYJO, Phil Mulford and Malcolm Macfarlane have always had a close association, as proved by their work together on this excellent CD. Mulford is known for playing bass with Nelson Rangell, Elkie Brooks, West End. Macfarlane for Paraphinalia & Shakatak. Vocals are supplied by Jackie Hicks, drums by Chris Dagley and Mike Bradley (all ex NYJO) and includes saxes by Adrian Revell from Jamiroqui. THE LINE UP: Malcolm MacFarlane -  Guitars, Phil Mulford - Overwater Basses, Simon Carter - Keyboards, Adrian Revell - Saxes, Jacqui Hicks - Vocals, Keith Fairbairn - Percussion. Chris Dagley - Drums, Mike Bradley - Drums.