Tag Archives: Jon Hiseman

COLOSSEUM: A Follow-Up To “Live” To See The Light Of Day

June 6, 2020

Almost half a century after its release, “Live” remains the best entry in the catalogue, having captured the British ensemble at the height of their flight. This album has seen a few digitized appearances over the years, an on Esoteric … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM

March 6, 2020

COLOSSEUM – The Interviews:

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NUCLEUS & Ian Carr – Torrid Zone: The Vertigo Recordings 1970-1975

August 8, 2019

Esoteric 2019 Music as a continuous process: classic oeuvre of British jazz institution boxed up for unconcealed delight in unified strands of imagination. It was a quiet revolution on Ian Carr’s part, when the trumpeter embarked on a trip of … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM II – War Dance

August 17, 2018

MCA 1977 / Esoteric 2018 The final curtain for powerful fusion unit whose intricate assault defied all expectations. It was a brief, yet exciting, sprint from to this album, COLOSSEUM II’s third and last offering. Released less than six months … Continue reading →

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Jon Hiseman Has Passed Away

June 12, 2018

The great Jon Hiseman has died this morning, aged 73. A genuine gentleman, he was as sharp and warm as his drumming was, and taking care of people seemed to be as natural for him as taking care of business … Continue reading →

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