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Scotsman
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Colin Steel Quartet, Glasgow Jazz Festival review: 'a measured tribute to The Blue Nile'
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Colin Steele Quartet, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Green Room ★★★★★ A sultry midsummer Glasgow evening: a fitting setting, perhaps, for trumpeter Colin Steele and his peerless quartet to launch their album The Blue Nile. The third of their trio of 'songbook' albums which have already re-imagined the music of Joni Mitchell and the Pearlfishers, this tribute to the fabled Glasgow band and its urban nocturnes was on its second sitting, an earlier extra concert having been organised due to demand. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Colin Steele PIC: Archie MacFarlane You'd think the Blue Nile's Heatwave might make an appropriate opener but, no, they went for Downtown Lights and almost immediately, even over Alyn Cosker's rumbustious drumming, you were conscious of Steele's measured mute trumpet phrasing evoking Blue Nile frontman Paul Buchanan's wistful vocals (some of us thought Buchanan might just make a brief appearance on stage to endorse this superb jazz tribute: in the event, he blessed the occasion by sending flowers). The musical homage continued with the slow yearning of Let's Go Out Tonight, with its cool drift of trumpet, while pianist and arranger Dave Milligan delivered a lovely, almost baroque piano solo. Then it was Heatwave, trumpet singing sparely over gently ticking piano and Cosker letting off steam in a drum break. Steele's penchant for ballads was well exercised, not least with the beautiful stillness of Easter Parade, its plaintive melody introduced by double bassist Calum Gourlay.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
What are the UK weather records for June?
The hottest June temperature recorded in the UK is 35.6C, which was reached in Mayflower Park in Southampton on June 28 1976. The same temperature was also measured in Camden Square in north London on June 29 1957, according to Met Office data. The closest this record has come to being broken in recent years was in 2017, when 34.5C was reached at Heathrow in London on June 21. Last year, temperatures climbed as high as 30.5C at Wisley in Surrey on June 26. The 30C mark has been reached in June somewhere in the UK in eight of the past 10 years, the exceptions being 2016 and 2021. It has yet to be reached in 2025, with the highest temperature so far this month being 29.4C at Santon Downham in Surrey on June 13. But forecasts suggest 30C will be topped in the next few days, possibly as soon as Thursday, as the current hot spell continues. The average warmest June on record was in 2023, when the mean temperature for the UK across the month was 15.8C. This was almost a full degree higher than the previous record of 14.9C, which was set in both 1940 and 1976. 2023 was also the UK's fifth sunniest June on record, with an average of 245.0 hours of sunshine measured during the month. The record for the sunniest June is 265.1 hours, set in 1957.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
The Blue Nile songbook gets a brilliant jazz interpretation
Now, courtesy of the brilliant Scottish trumpeter and composer Colin Steele comes an engrossing collection, Colin Steele Quartet - The Blue Nile: Jazz Interpretations of the Blue Nile Songbook, which is released this week. In the company of Calum Gourlay on double bass, Alyn Cosker on drums and pianist Dave Milligan - the latter also arranged the album - Steele delivers striking re-imaginings of many of the Blue Nile's finest moments, from Heatwave and Because of Toledo to Let's Go Out Tonight, Headlights on the Parade, and Easter Parade. Family Life, one of Paul Buchanan's most affecting songs, becomes even more so in the hands of the Quartet and Steele's sinuous trumpet lines. Mid Air, the title track from Buchanan's only (thus far) solo album, released in 2012, gets a particularly beguiling treatment here. As Marina Records, the label behind the new release, puts it: "The album perfectly captures and enhances the late-night moods and aural landscapes of The Blue Nile's music, while also adding some unexpected, and, yes, even slightly funky grooves to songs like Body and Soul and Headlights On The Parade". The Steele quartet is no stranger to the concept of covering other artists' material. Eight years ago they brought out Diving for Pearls, a songbook devoted to The Pearlfishers duo; three years after that, it was the turn of Joni Mitchell, with Joni. In an interview with The Scotsman to mark the release of the Mitchell album, Colin described himself as 'an obsessive listener,' listening to her songs over and over and focusing on the vocals of each one – 'every word and inflection she makes, really obsessing where she places notes, how she phrases everything as well as the whole feel. I keep on listening until there's a moment when I kind of hear space in there to put my own voice as well.' As for his admiration of the Blue Nile, he said recently: 'I am a massive fan of The Blue Nile. I love the melodies of their songs, but I also particularly love the overall atmosphere they create. Paul Buchanan's vocals are beautiful and intimate, his singing actually reminds me of Miles Davis's trumpet playing. Understated and cool, but every nuance filled with beauty and so much emotion". The new album, which was recorded in the space of just one day at Castlesound studios at Pencaitland, where the Blue Nile albums were recorded, has been given the blessing of Paul Buchanan himself. The album has already received enthusiastic praise, with the German online music journalist Werner Herpell has described it as "my jazz album of the year. A masterpiece". The record is available on CD in a six-panel digisleeve and as a vinyl edition limited to 500 copies. The CD version features two additional tracks - Happiness and Headlights On The Parade. Steele and his Quartet preview the new record at Edinburgh's Jazz Bar tonight - Wednesday, June 18 - followed by two sold-out launch concerts at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall two days later, on Friday, June 20. *
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Addoni's, Green Park Feels Like A World Of Flavours Under One Roof
There's something incredibly comforting about discovering a place where everything just clicks- ambience, food, drinks, vibe. That's exactly what Addoni's in Green Park, Delhi, manages to deliver. I recently visited Addoni's for a weekend dinner,r and the place felt both luxurious and lived-in. It's a rare balance that this new entrant in Delhi's dining scene nails with effortless charm. Addoni's is a thoughtful blend of world cuisine, cocktail culture, and design sensibility, born from Riccardo Addoni's globe-trotting culinary adventures. First Stop: The Long Bar I began my evening upstairs at The Long Bar by Addoni's, a cosy, English-style bar that surprises you with its unexpected pairing of Japanese food and top-tier cocktails. The vibe? Intimate yet energetic. Soft lighting, plush seating, and enough couches and bar stools to perch yourself with a view. From the bar bites, the Salmon Volcano sushi was decent, but the Prawns Plancha stole the show- juicy, buttery, and layered with white wine and chilli butter goodness. Cocktail-wise, the Heatwave (a spicy tequila-based drink) was a knockout. It was bold, balanced, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds without overwhelming them. The Scarlet Tranquility is for those who like their cocktails sweet and fruity. Downstairs: A Global Culinary Tour After a couple of cocktails and nibbles, I moved downstairs for dinner. The space was buzzing- full but not chaotic- with a mix of indoor and lush outdoor seating. Italian-inspired interiors, natural elements, and gentle water features create an oasis that feels miles away from Delhi's chaos. The food continued to impress. The Pomodoro pasta was classic and comforting, while the Carom Marinated Fish Kebab had an interesting texture-soft but slightly chewy-with a decent depth of flavour. My pick from the drinks downstairs? The Mango Picante- a spicy-sweet cocktail that danced beautifully on the palate. I also tried the Fennel, but found the fennel flavour a bit too forward for my liking- those with a strong palate might appreciate it more. To round it all off, I indulged in the San Sebastian Cheesecake... and wow! Possibly one of the best I've had in Delhi. The beautifully charred top, soft cake base, and perfect trio of chocolate syrup and strawberry compote made it unforgettable. What sets Addoni's apart is not just its menu or cocktails, but the experience it curates. It flows effortlessly from tranquil daytime lunches at the Fresco kitchen to lively evenings at the Long Bar- and soon, into late-night revelry with the upcoming private club, Cici. It's world cuisine with a heart, cocktails with character, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay just a little longer.
SBS Australia
11-06-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
India report: PM holds talks with members of all-party global outreach delegations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with members of all-party global outreach delegations India targets finalising EU trade agreement by year-end Congress accuses Modi government of silence as US 'continues to bully' India BJP celebrates 11 years of Modi-led governance; Congress responds with criticism IMD issues orange alert for severe heatwave across Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana SBS Hindi 10/06/2025 09:18 SBS Hindi 10/06/2025 16:30
