Jonathan Aird

3hattrio “Solitaire” (American Desert Music, 2016)

November 8, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

I’d never be one to suggest that experimentation is of itself not a good thing, and 3hattrio’s music does offer something new – their blend of elements of roots Americana with a modern jazz sensibility and […]

Steve Grozier “Take My Leave” (Batcat Records, 2016)

October 19, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

Steve Grozier has had the four songs which make up the Take My Leave EP knocking around unrecorded for more than a decade. Not stuffed, half forgotten, in a draw like some embarrassing half finished first […]

Bob Dylan – Nobel Laureate for Literature

October 14, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

It can hardly have passed by anyone’s attention that the Nobel committee have announced that this year they will be awarding the sumptuous gold medal and even more sumptuous cheque – payable to cash – to […]

Ana Egge & The Sentimentals “Say That Now” (Grace Records, 2016)

October 14, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

Ana Egge has a collaborative nature – she has recorded with the likes of Steve Earle and Ron Sexsmith; her last album had The Stray Birds backing her up and on Say That Now she’s gone back […]

Bruce Springsteen “Chapter and Verse” (Columbia Records, 2016)

October 12, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0

As is probably obvious from the title, this is the companion album to The Boss’ recent biography Born To Run – the songs chosen by him – and as such covers the breadth of his career, […]