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Peter James in Jazz Journal!

In this month's edition of Jazz Journal, Brian Morton has written a lovely profile on our pianist Peter James. To find out more about Pete's amazing piano trio, please visit his website.

'British Jazz at its best'

That's Tony Soley's opinion of our latest album, Rejoicing Blues. Tony is Somerset DJ, who recently one of the album's tracks, 'Mr. Tom', on his long running jazz show on 107.8 Tone FM. Thanks Tony!

'...elegant, tasteful and timeless jazz.'

That's what the review of Rejoicing Blues in Spring 2014's edition of The Musician says. The full review is as follows:

'Since their foundation over a decade ago, Kairos Ensemble's sax/piano/tuba/drums combination has delighted audiences. These 14 instrumentals are a prized addition to their portfolio of elegant, tasteful and timeless jazz.'

'In Step' on BBC Radio 3's Jazz Record Requests today!

Richard's calypso was requested by a certain Mrs Jan Hooper - who coincidentally happens to be our drummer Tom's mum..! Click here to hear the show presented by Alyn Shipton (Available until 8th March) - we're on towards the end at 51 minutes. You can watch the video of us recording In Step on our home page. Thanks Alyn...and Jan - we're delighted to have been featured on this great long standing show!

"What a great band..."

...that's what Linley Hamilton said last night, featuring Pete's tune 'Where the deep blue sea meets the azure sky' on his excellent BBC Radio Ulster show. You can hear the show on iPlayer until next Friday: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03t7x84

Our bit comes on at 27 minutes in. Thanks Linley!

Rave Review of Rejoicing Blues from Bruce Lindsay

Respected jazz reviewer Bruce Lindsay has published a lovely review of Rejoicing Blues on the website All About Jazz. He says:

"Whatever the inspirations may have been, the results are a delight. A collection of beautifully-played, inventive and vibrant tunes, Rejoicing Blues is itself an inspiration."

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