ContentsNovember 2008 Pages 26 – 28

Jazzwise Regulars 4-8 News London Jazz Festival club bookings... Classic FM drops jazz programmes... Farewell to Bheki Mseleku and all the latest gossip from the world of jazz 10 Charts A nation decides 12 The Way It Is The jazz world gets behind Barack Obama. The time for change has never been more vital, says Stuart Nicholson 16 Jazz on Film A new documentary explores the forgotten world of Jackie Paris 18-19 Taking Off The new kids on the block this month are bassist Will Collier and saxophonist Sam Crockatt 40 Turning Point Gilad Atzmon on the Bird album that changed his life 44-65 CD Reviews 66 Books and DVDs 69 The Player Dave O’Higgins on his favourite equipment 70 Instrument Reviews 72-74 Live Reviews 76-79 Gig Guide 80 Subscriptions Save money and grab a fantastic, free Universal jazz CD 82 Letters Write in, have your say www.jazzwisemagazine.com

20 – 24Herbie Hancock The great pianist unveils a new band and talks to Stuart Nicholson about the state of jazz and his hopes for Obama in an exclusive interview

26 – 28Harry Beckett The veteran trumpeter has a hip new album out 30 – 32Peter Bröötzmann The titanic tenorist prepares for his onslaught on the London Jazz Festival 34 – 36Arild Andersen and Tommy Smith Brand new project for the esteemed Norwegian bassist and Scottish inspirational sax man Tommy Smith 38 – 39Krzysztof Komeda The mysterious world of cult Polish pianist and film composer, Komeda 42 – 43Jazz and voices Preview of an innovative jazz vocal concert at this month’s London Jazz Fest