Latest News: Jazz
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 26th April 2024 26th April 2024A Snarky Puppy member tries his hand at writing for string orchestra, a brilliant Danish pianist steps up to the plate and two new releases in Verve's Great Women of Song series are complemented by a talented young entry onto the European scene... plus more!
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Recording of the Week,
Charlie Pyne Quartet - Nature is a Mother 26th April 2024This nurturing second album from the double bassist and vocalist is a beaming ray of sunshine, with uplifting songs that herald the coming of spring.
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Classic Recordings,
Sonny Rollins, 'A Night At The "Village Vanguard"' 23rd April 2024Following a reissue of this exemplary live date in all its glory, we examine the recording that features the great tenor saxophonist during one of his most dynamic and powerful stages of improvisational development.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th April 2024 19th April 2024Traditional Celtic folk, bombastic Brazilian brilliance, a self-assured Swedish drummer and two recent entries from the Blue Note roster.
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Recording of the Week,
Ill Considered - Precipice 19th April 2024The London-based trio return to their stripped back roots, combining riotous free improvisation and deep grooves.
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Artist Profile,
Shabaka Hutchings... The Next Chapter 17th April 2024As the apprentice retires his saxophone in pursuit of a new quest to master esoteric flutes from across the globe, we reflect on the career that brought him to this momentous new stage of his journey.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th April 2024 12th April 2024A first-rate double bass duo, a modern day supergroup from West Africa, a sultry Korean-born jazz crooner, mysterious Irish vocals and an astute Scottish-based trio with an unpredictable pulse.
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Recording of the Week,
Alice Coltrane - The Carnegie Hall Concert 12th April 2024Only previously released in unofficial capacities, this definitive recording of a 1971 benefit concert features an all-star lineup of spiritual jazz heroes.
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Artist Profile,
Evan Parker at 80 10th April 2024As the master improviser celebrates his oaken jubilee, we explore some highlights from his iconoclastic career.
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - April 2024 8th April 2024Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the April 2024 issue include new music from Melissa Aldana, Doncaster Jazz Alumni, Flo & The Murmurs, Ruth Goller, James Brandon Lewis, Kjetil Mulelid, Chris Potter and Trio HLK, as well as archive and reissue releases from Alice Coltrane, Roberta Flack, Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Osmar Milito and Tom Zé.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th April 2024 5th April 2024New music from a hard-bop supergroup, a humanistic piano trio, rustic Nordic fiddle jazz, sax-led reflections tinged with a European aesthetic and some '80s Nina!
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Recording of the Week,
Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi - Altera Vita 5th April 2024An engrossing ambiance, beautiful pieces and spirited performances make for a recording augmented with a certain otherworldliness from these two close-knit musical partners.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 29th March 2024 29th March 2024Amongst the highlights this week is Cyrille Aimee's first self-penned album A Fleur de Peau, Palle Mikkelborg, Jakob Bro and Marilyn Mazur are captured live in 2023, and Lonnie Smith's Afro-Desia goes all psychedelic on us.
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Recording of the Week,
Michiel Stekelenburg - Catharsis 27th March 2024Guitarist / composer Michiel Stekelenburg takes us on a moving journey through his deepest inner emotions, looking for resolution and closure for himself, and offering up a compelling long player for us all to enjoy.
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Recording of the Week,
Trish Clowes & Ross Stanley - Journey To Where 22nd March 2024Recorded live at Wigmore Hall in 2021, this collaboration between saxophonist and pianist is a charmingly sophisticated affair containing as many pleasingly interwoven musical references as you care to mention.
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New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 22nd March 2024 22nd March 2024This week's round-up includes double double bass wizardry, a previously unreleased Alice Coltrane live recording, Kjetil Mulelid's music for ensemble, some rather out-there improvisations from Shiver & Matthew Bourne, and a collection of songs from vocalist Lauren Kinsella.
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Artist Profile,
Happy Birthday, Courtney Pine! 18th March 2024Presto Music celebrates the 60th birthday of British jazz giant and multiple MOBO winner Courtney Pine OBE, CBE.
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Announcement,
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Jazzwise Choices,
Jazzwise Editor's Choices - March 2024 5th March 2024Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the March 2024 issue include new music from Adam Bałdych & Leszek Możdżer, Empirical, Vijay Iyer, Julian Lage, Charles Lloyd, QOW Trio, Joel Ross, Youn Sun Nah, John Surman as well as archive releases from Art Farmer, Mike Makhalemele & Winston 'Mankunku' Ngozi and The Cliffs.
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Recording of the Week,
FIRE! - Testament 1st March 2024The raucous Scandinavian trio go back to basics, tearing up the rulebook and starting all over again in the expressionistic fashion they know best!