Hailing from a Zurich-Berlin axis, Grandbrothers are creating quite the buzz with their recent fourth album, which is a product of a series of intense nocturnal sessions at the mighty Cologne Cathedral. NBHAP editor Andreas spoke to both Erol Sarp and Lukas Vogel about the transforming experience.
With a sound that slips between jazz, club and experimental, Glasgow outfit corto.alto is hard to pin down — and all the more exciting for it. Headed by trombonist and producer Liam Shortall, the group brings raw energy and genre fluidity to the stage. Ahead of their show at XJAZZ!, Anna Grubauer spoke to him about live shows, creative freedom, and the friendships that keep it all moving.