London jazz festival 2012: big bands blow the away the competition

The death of large ensembles has been greatly exaggerated – as the supersized talent at this year's festival showsFeaturing more than 250 gigs, the London jazz festival 2012 brought musical thrills to packed halls, foyers and free stages at the Southbank and Barbican. And the LJF buzz spreading out to the city's small clubs and pubs confirmed that this eclectic event continues to provide a fillip to jazz at all levels.At the grassroots end, I saw a lively post-bop set – but one open enough t...

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