Trad jazz lands in the album of the week spot.

Trio bliss from Billy Childs, Matt Penman and Ari Hoenig - album of the week plus also in the new episode word on marlbank's new Hot Prospects page.

Album of the Week

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A spring surge of festivals coming up.

Word on Alexander Claffy + The Bad Plus, Chris Potter and Craig Taborn at the Barbican.

Media indifference: why isn't the press giving jazz proper coverage?

Best bits this week on marlbank including live mentions Talkline at the Vortex, Nathan Carter playing the Palladium, year best jazz so far and more.

Thoughts on some of the top sounds in Jan and Feb - and what a strong start to the year for UK jazz.

Spring really hangs you up the most? Perhaps. But Vital Spark and more are reasons to be cheerful given a stronger week for jazz recently.