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Another Side of John Coltrane
20th Aug 2021
A new compilation from Craft Recordings focuses on John Coltrane's work as a sideman, featuring the master saxophonist on recordings by Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, and more.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th August 2021
19th Aug 2021
This week’s pick of the latest jazz releases include jazz covers of David Bowie and a meeting of New York jazz vets Mike Clark and Michael Zilber.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - September 2021
16th Aug 2021
Jazzwise Editor's Choices for September include Kenny Garrett and Julian Siegel, as well as reissues from Roy Brooks and Ken Wheeler.
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Slowly Rolling Camera, 'Where the Streets Lead'
10th Aug 2021
Slowly Rolling Camera's second outing as an instrumental trio finds them delving further into cinematic territory, complete with an eight-piece string section and handful of excellent guest collaborators.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th August 2021
10th Aug 2021
The latest jazz releases include archival sessions from Lester Young, solo saxophone from JD Allen, and funky hip-hop-infused tunes from Brazilian instrumentalist Vasconcelos Sentimento.
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Reading Material - Biographies of Jazz Legends
9th Aug 2021
Get stuck into a good book with these biographies of jazz legends, from Miles Davis’s casual recounting of his wild and varied life, to Nina Simone’s involvement in the civil rights movement, to Glenn Miller’s disappearance over the English Channel.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th August 2021
5th Aug 2021
This week’s jazz releases include Manchester improvisational trio Revival Room, jazz-meets-pop octet OK Aurora, and pianist Benjamin Croft’s sophomore record Far and Distant Places.
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Matt Ridley, 'The Antidote'
30th Jul 2021
The UK bass player's third release sees him pooling influences from rock, folk, and classical music, balancing memorable melodies with fluid improvisation.
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The Antidote
Matt Ridley
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 29th July 2021
29th Jul 2021
We’ve reissues galore in our latest new release round-up, including Albert Ayler, The Fourth World Quartet and Bill Evans, as well as new album releases by Keith Brown Trio and saxophonist Alistair Martin.
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African Ripples
Keith Brown Trio, Anthony Ware (tenor saxophone, soloist), Melanie Charles (voice, soloist), Russell Gunn (trumpet, soloist), Cyrus Aaron (vocal effects, soloist), Terreon Gully (instrumentalist, drums), Dezron Douglas (bass, instrumentalist), Keith Brown (piano, instrumentalist), Darrel Green (instrumentalist, drums), Camille Thurman (vocalist)
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Samara Joy on Sarah Vaughn and the thrill of live performance
27th Jul 2021
We caught up with rising jazz vocal talent Samara Joy to discuss her new album, live performance and early influences.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - August 2021
24th Jul 2021
Jazzwise Editor's Choice selections available at Presto Jazz include young artists Matt Ridley and Michael Mayo, as well as the latest album by jazz fusion veteran John McLaughlin.
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Purest Form
James Francies (keyboards, piano, spoken word), Brenda Francies (narrator), Jeremy Dutton (drums), Burniss Travis III (bass), Immanuel Wilkins (saxophone), Peyton (vocals), Elliott Skinner (vocals), Joel Ross (vibraphone), Mike Moreno (guitar), Sulamit Gorski (violin), Tia Allen (viola), Marta Bagratuni (cello), Francesca Dardani (violin), Dahi (drum programming), Bilal (vocals)
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Kohsuke Mine - First
23rd Jul 2021
A hidden gem of '70s Japanese jazz is reissued for the first time, courtesy of British record label Barely Breaking Even. Kohsuke Mine's debut studio recording proves to be a key piece of the J-jazz narrative, embracing the experimental new sounds of the time.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 22nd July 2021
22nd Jul 2021
The latest jazz releases include a historical compilation of British jazz from the '60s and '70s, bassist William Parker's new guitar trio and fusion hero John McLaughlin.
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Amaro Freitas - Sankofa
16th Jul 2021
The Brazilian pianist explores his cultural heritage with the exciting and creative Sankofa, conceptualised around African philosophy and Afro-Brazilian history.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 15th July 2021
15th Jul 2021
New jazz releases include a box set chronicling the music of late trombonist and bandleader Chirs Barber, Grateful Dead tributes from Blue Note saxophonist Dave McMurray, and a handful of new albums by budding young artists on Unit Records.
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Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin'
12th Jul 2021
One of the many products of an incredibly fruitful period for Sonny Clark, Cool Struttin' is one of the best works from the pianist whose life was sadly cut short.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 8th July 2021
8th Jul 2021
This week’s pick of recent jazz releases includes rising vocal talent Samara Joy, jazz-funk from trombonist Nils Landgren, and a collection of tunes in tribute to Charlie Parker.
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20th Century Masterworks on Vinyl
7th Jul 2021
New and upcoming vinyl releases from 20th Century Masterworks include essential classics like Sarah Vaughan & Clifford Brown, Etta James’s At Last! and Mingus Ah Um.
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Alex Western-King on bandleading and inspirations
3rd Jul 2021
The UK-based saxophonist talks to Joshua about his early influences, inspirations, and what he's learned from releasing his own music.
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Daniel Herskedal - Harbour
2nd Jul 2021
The Norwegian tubist's latest record is his most varied, evocative and creative to date; a concept album inspired by the Norwegian coastline, Harbour beautifully marries his jazz trio work with his more composed, cinematic style.
