Tag Archives: Jon Hiseman

COLOSSEUM Unveil Their Montreux Adventures

February 26, 2023

For an ensemble with a sole album under their collective belt, COLOSSEUM’s 1969 line-up seemed intrepid, especially on-stage – not only performing material from their debut “Those Who Are About To Die Salute You” which was released in March of … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM Officialize Their 2003 Rockpalast Concert

August 31, 2022

Autumn of 2003 was a difficult period for : after a several years’ hiatus, the veterans embarked on a short European tour but their legendary saxophonist had to stay behind, ensconced in The Royal Free Hospital in London (where this … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM To Dig In Their German Memories

September 2, 2021

As the updated line-up of the legendary – with Nick Steed and Kim Nishikawara replacing Dave Greenslade, who retired from the band, and Barbara Thompson and GENTLE GIANT’s Malcolm Mortimore taking over the drums – are back on the road, … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM’s BBC Tapes To Be Issued – The Tracklist Revealed

October 27, 2020

There’s a lot to be said about but what’s rarely mentioned is this ensemble’s intellectual foundation that, together with mind-boggling musicianship, was one of the reason they were able to improvise to an extent where none of the band’s concert … Continue reading →

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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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