Sebastian Scotney

Articles By Sebastian Scotney

John Mayall, Ronnie Scott's review – the legend on his own terms Wednesday, 17 April 2019 Read more...	Bebel Gilberto, Union Chapel review - less effort, more transcendence, please Tuesday, 16 April 2019 Read more...
Love Supreme, Roundhouse review - Laura Mvula's defiant confidence tops the bill Monday, 15 April 2019 Read more...	Janine Jansen, Alexander Gavrylyuk, Wigmore Hall review - a totally convincing recital Wednesday, 13 March 2019 Read more...
Joshua Redman Still Dreaming, Barbican review - world-class quartet Wednesday, 20 February 2019 Read more...	Sarah Chang, Ashley Wass, Cadogan Hall review – a virtuoso's disturbing 'inner game' Thursday, 14 February 2019 Read more...
theartsdesk Q&A: concert pianist Lucy Parham Thursday, 03 January 2019 Read more...	Merry Christmas Baby - Gregory Porter & Friends, BBC Two review - mellow becomes slo-mo Tuesday, 25 December 2018 Read more...
Albums of the Year 2018: Fiona Monbet - Contrebande Thursday, 20 December 2018 Read more...	Mahan Esfahani / Richard Goode, Wigmore Hall review - clarity and contrast from two keyboard masters Tuesday, 18 December 2018 Read more...
EFG London Jazz Festival 2018, round-up review - winners young and old Monday, 26 November 2018 Read more...	EFG London Jazz Festival, first weekend review - Jeff Goldblum a jazz musician? Monday, 19 November 2018 Read more...
LSO, Roth, Barbican - not enough pathos, but a remarkable step-in Monday, 12 November 2018 Read more...	They Might Be Giants, Barbican review - genuine, authentic humour Thursday, 04 October 2018 Read more...
LSO, Rattle, Barbican Hall review - a mixed bag of British composers Monday, 17 September 2018 Read more...	Prom 39, West Side Story, Wilson review - best heard on the radio Monday, 13 August 2018 Read more...

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