At Platinum Mind we reviewed Devin Gray’s single, ’Pull to Refresh’ when the album was a future vision. Now that vision is here and out on Rataplan Records on 9th June. Firstly, let’s talk about value – twenty-three tracks, twenty-one of them short but all gloriously different. Secondly, let’s talk drums – Devin has amazing …
Blog interview: Remi Miles
Hello Remi, how are you? I’m doing good, thanks…just got back in from a walk in the glorious sunshine of the day. Congratulations on the release of “Moonlight Lady” how does it feel? Thank you. It feels cool. As an artist I think anytime you’re lucky enough to release something that you’re passionate about and …
Blog interview: Ellis Evason
Hello, Ellis, how are you? I’m good, man! Busy but all good. Congratulations on the release of “Lipstick.” How does it feel? Thank you, It’s been a pretty crazy week or so. It’s nice to have so many people resonating with it. It’s surreal for me as well that it’s a track with Ezra Bell. …
Copasetic Foundation Celebrates Ten Years. Words: Sammy Stein
May 2023 marked the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Copasetic Foundation. What began as an informal vehicle for jazz and related music words and music productions has grown to become an established, non-profit collective that creates and produces live music and theatre shows, to promote the understanding and appreciation of jazz and related music via …
Single Review: “War Baby” – Tom Robinson
As it’s Tom’s birthday today I decided to review one of his biggest hits. This song has so much soul, mixing jazzy rhythms with a beautiful Rhodes piano and a saxophone solo – oh don’t forget the crunchy guitars… I got introduced to this song quite late in life, as I was discussing Fresh On …
Album Review: “It’s All We Have” – Diana Torti and Sabino de Bari. Words: Sammy Stein.
Diana Torti is a singer, improviser, and composer based in London. She has performed in jazz clubs, theatres, and international festivals. Her CD “On A Cloud” (2019, SLAM Productions) was nominated among the best jazz vocal releases of 2019 by The New York City Jazz Record. Torti is also a lecturer and researcher and has …










