More 2014 release news… and once again following details of piano trio album Big Ship it’s from Basho Records who will release song-based folk/jazz/contemporary music ensemble The Printmakers’ debut, Westerly, in 2014, but it's quite a way off with a September release scheduled. The Printmakers will tour before then with dates beginning in May. Led by pianist Nikki Iles and singer Norma Winstone, The Printmakers also include guitarist Mike Walker, saxophonist Mark Lockheart, bassist Steve Watts, and drummer James Maddren.

Mike Walker, pictured above left, with James Maddren, Norma Winstone, Steve Watts, Nikki Iles, and Mark Lockheart