To rescue Kahlo from the clutches of the corporate art market, we need to acknowledge the overt and covert political dimensions of the work, demands GAVIN O’TOOLE
I DOUBT if there is a more multifaceted and versatile musician in Britain than French horn virtuoso Jim Rattigan.
Apart from his years as a classical musician with the London Symphony Orchestra and many other ensembles, and as studio stalwart playing James Bond themes or alongside Paul McCartney, George Michael, Shirley Bassey or Adele, he has turned to jazz over the last two decades.
CHRIS SEARLE recommends a work of love and deep admiration for a great musician
CHRIS SEARLE speaks to Filipino-US saxophonist JON IRABAGON about the threat of AI in the time of Musk and Trump, and how an artist can respond
Re-releases from Bobby Wellins/Kenny Wheeler Quintet, Larry Stabbins/Keith Tippet/Louis Moholo-Moholo, and Charles Mingus Quintet
CHRIS SEARLE speaks to Ethiopian vocalist SOFIA JERNBERG


