I started this blog back in 2008 to add occasional music related posts, muse and ramble about things I like or interest me and add the occasional review of something I’ve listened to or seen. I also thought I’d add a few about my own journey as a musician.
I have done all of those things but it seems to have evolved into much more of a record and appreciation of what I see around me mainly on the increasingly diverse and vibrant scene around Bristol and Bath where I live. I’ve also been pleased to start contributing to other blogs and publications occasionally – at the moment that’s Listomania locally, London Jazz News and the odd piece for Jazzwise‘s website.
Do check out my website www.mikecollinstrio.com I write about the music because I love it and it enriches my life. Playing it may not be what I do best, but in truth it’s what I like doing the best.
If you’ve found your way here, I’d love it if you leave a comment.
mike collins 
Hi Mike
Sorry I shall miss your gig this evening, but I’m off to visit family in London.
Hope it goes well, and give my regards to Lee.
best wishes
Mark
Cool blog! Like your choices. Do visit my blog if you get a chance.
http://www.villabourani.wordpress.com
Hello Mike – I’ve just found you! Didn’t realise you were doing this – it’s really good.
Are you involved in the jam session at the Greenbank in Bristol at all? (I was searching for this when I found you)
See you soon.
David
Not involved beyond shamefully irregular attendance… its reportedly thriving though
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Hi Mike,
I really like your blog…I would really appreciate you to listen to this album and write something about it…I am sure you will like it!
Cheers:
http://www.myspace.com/kfkube
Download here: http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/album/kekko-fornarelli/room-of-mirrors/12696499/
Hey Mike, I enjoyed reading some of your bloggings!
Please check out my blog at: http://mikeec.tumblr.com/ – you may find some stuff of interest.
Hello Mike
Nice blog, lots to learn from it, especially why people enjoyed Esperanza so much! I was at that gig, and didn’t enjoy it as much as others, so it’s good to listen to other viewpoints. If you have time, please check out my blog at onlyjazzblog.wordpress.com
Thanks
Mary
Thanks Mary, glad you found my little blog and like it. I’ll check yours out as well.
I really enjoyed Esperanza, although I did also notice that the general audience reaction was a bit muted (Seb Scotney for LondonJazz commented on this http://londonjazz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/review-esperanza-spalding-ljf.html ).
Hmm…, glad it wasn’t just me. Somehow, as a white woman, I found it hard to relate to her comments about men. I think I was also in the mindset for Phronesis who we dashed to see after Esperanza!
Hi Mike
Excuse this unconventional approach; but I’d love to have your email address to send you information on shows we have coming up.
Piers at Serious.
Hi Mike, I’d like to add you to our media database for sending out promo Jazz albums. Can you let me have a suitable PO Box / mailing address? Thanks very much. My email is info@birnamcd.com.
– Martin Hadden, Birnam CD Limted
Hi Mike,
My name is Mark Wade and I am a jazz bassist and composer in New York City. I am currently signed to Edition 46 Records (Berlin) who will be releasing my CD ‘Event Horizon’ in Europe on Feb. 26th. Would you be interested in listening to a copy of my record and considering it for review? I can get you a copy in you are interested. You can learn more about me at my website http://www.markwademusicny.com. I hope you don’t mind leaving me leaving this message here.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks for getting in touch Mark. I’ll email you direct
Hey Mike,
I’m still interested in sending you a link or vinyl for a review.
Best,
Henrik
Hi Mike
I’m a trumpet player from Denmark just about to release my second album with my quintet Bagland. I’m releasing the new album on a 10” vinyl. It is to be released the 9th of July under the Aarhus(DK) label Jaeger Community.
Would you be interested in listening to the record and considering it for at review?
VIdeo of the 1st single: https://youtu.be/kRAZUpQj8Mg
Thanks in advance
Kindly regards
Jakob Sørensen
Hello Mike,Thanks for the Quercus review.I am anxious to hear the new ECM release.
At the gig, they said it is due to be released in May. I’m looking forward to it too!
Any interest in covering Walthamstow Jazz Festival w Ginger Baker, Emma-Jean Thackray, Evan Parker and more? Hit me up at byrdout @ gmail.com
Hi Mark,
Thanks for doing an awesome blog. I saw you recently did a nice review on my friend Jakob Sørensens new album, and was wondering if you’d consider the new album from my Danish indie-jazz band “Røgsignal” for a review as well? Here’s a link to the video for our newest single: https://youtu.be/3kREurVogns
The album will be out this friday the 10th of May. If you’re interested, please get back to me for press material and a copy of the vinyl 🙂
All the best from DK.
– Nikolaj
Hello! My name is Leon.
On November 13, my debut album came out.
Contemporary experimental jazz.
I really want you to listen to my album, and if you like it, write about it.
I would be grateful for your feedback in any case.
Album links http://band.link/XvcIK
Cheers from Russia!