Carla Bley: 'I am trying to imitate the people I love, and failing'

The jazz pianist and composer and her partner, bassist Steve Swallow, talk about the New York jazz scene of the 1960s, and the influence of Ornette Coleman and Count Basie

Going Out: Hard Working Class Heroes, Galway Jazz Festival and more

The best of what’s on around the country this weekend, including Stars of the Lid , Eve Risser and Phil Hartnoll

Lauren Kinsella: 'Improvisation is the key to life'

Shrieks, yelps and clicks are part of the Irish woman’s repertoire of improvisation

Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow Andando el Tiempo album review

May Bank Holiday: what’s on around the country

Bray Jazz Festival, Hurling League Final and Vantastival 2014