Sebastian Scotney

Articles By Sebastian Scotney

Friendship review - toxic buddy alert Thursday, 17 July 2025 Read more...	Album: Anna Lapwood - Firedove Monday, 26 May 2025 Read more...
The Marching Band review - what's the French for 'Brassed Off'? Thursday, 15 May 2025 Read more...	Desire: The Carl Craig Story review - a worthy, brand-conscious encomium for a techno star Friday, 09 May 2025 Read more...
Georgia Mancio, Alan Broadbent, Pizza Express Dean Street review - songs beautifully crafted Friday, 02 May 2025 Read more...	Album: Ronny Graupe's Szelest - Newfoundland Tristesse Friday, 18 April 2025 Read more...
Album: Joe Lovano - Homage Friday, 11 April 2025 Read more...	Album: Billy Hart Quartet - Just Thursday, 20 March 2025 Read more...
Bonhoeffer review - flawed biopic of a saintly man of courage Saturday, 08 March 2025 Read more...	Helen Charlston, Sholto Kynoch, Temple Church review - fine singing, powerful stage presence Thursday, 27 February 2025 Read more...
Album: Artemis - Arboresque Monday, 24 February 2025 Read more...	Album: Ludovico Einaudi - The Summer Portraits Friday, 24 January 2025 Read more...
German National Orchestra, Marshall, Cadogan Hall review - sheer youthful exuberance Thursday, 16 January 2025 Read more...	The Second Act review - absurdist meta comedy about stardom Sunday, 12 January 2025 Read more...
Albums of the Year 2024: Kenny Barron - Beyond This Place Monday, 16 December 2024 Read more...	EFG London Jazz Festival round-up review - youth, age, and the greatness in between Tuesday, 26 November 2024 Read more...

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