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Paul Robeson, Voice of the People
17th May 2021
Josh delves into the storied life of the bass-baritone singer, actor and political activist, and recommends some collections of his best recordings.
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Sons of Kemet - Black to the Future
14th May 2021
The London quartet's follow-up to 2018's stellar Your Queen Is a Reptile is a fearless evolution for the band both musically and thematically; exploring contemporary social struggles with a variety of guest vocal features and expanding their sound with dense arrangements.
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Sons of Kemet (group), Joshua Idehen (vocals), Eddie Hick (drums), Steve Williamson (tenor saxophone), Tom Skinner (drums), Theon Cross (tuba), Shabaka Hutchings (woodwinds), Moor Mother (vocals), Angel Bat Dawid (vocals), Kojey Radical (vocals), Lianne La Havas (vocals), D Double E (vocals), Cassie Kinoshi (alto saxophone), Nathaniel Cross (trombone), Ife Ogunjobi (trumpet), Kebbi Williams (tenor saxophone)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 14th May 2021
14th May 2021
Chris Potter, big band-meets-techno, and a 60th anniversary set from Impulse! Records are among our new release picks this week.
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Hafez Modirzadeh - Facets
7th May 2021
Saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh's latest exploration into microtonal tuning systems proves to be both a fascinating look into his unique compositional approach, and a highly personal homage to his Persian ancestry.
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Hafez Modirzadeh
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th May 2021
7th May 2021
GoGo Penguin remixes, James Brandon Lewis and the latest volume from the Matchbox Bluesmaster Series are amongst our picks for new jazz releases this week.
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Charles Lloyd & The Marvels - Tone Poem
30th Apr 2021
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd takes on Monk and Coleman via bluesy Americana with his quintet The Marvels, featuring Bill Frisell.
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New and Upcoming Jazz Vinyl - 30th April 2021
30th Apr 2021
Recent and upcoming additions to the Presto Jazz vinyl catalogue include this year's best ECM recordings, a reissued recording from Avishai Cohen featuring a young Shai Maestro, and low-down jazz-funk from Snarky Puppy guitarist Mark Lettieri.
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Gretchen Parlato - Flor
23rd Apr 2021
After a short hiatus, vocalist Gretchen Parlato returns with her first studio recording in five years, with an album that reflects both on her own past and her newfound motherhood.
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Gretchen Parlato
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 23rd April 2021
23rd Apr 2021
Our latest picks for jazz new releases include a triple-bill of ECM recordings, American Songbook tunes from Lilly-Ann Hertzman and piano/vocal duets on Edition Records, among others.
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Hedvig Mollestad Trio - Ding Dong. You're Dead.
16th Apr 2021
After her solo debut last year, Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad returns to her tried-and-true trio for another explosive release.
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Hedvig Mollestad Trio
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 16th April 2021
16th Apr 2021
Recent picks from our jazz catalogue include Avishai Cohen with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, a quartet led by Evan Parker, and soul-jazz fronted by pianist Jon Batiste.
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Dr. Lonnie Smith - Breathe
9th Apr 2021
The Hammond B3 master's latest mostly-live record is an unashamedly fun listen, with a novel addition to the proceedings in the form of an Iggy Pop collaboration.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 8th April 2021
8th Apr 2021
Gretchen Parlato's 'comeback' record, a couple of excellent solo piano albums and jazz renditions of Ennio Morricone are among our picks for this week's new release round-up.
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Jihye Lee - Daring Mind
2nd Apr 2021
The Seoul-born New York resident makes a confident return on her fittingly titled sophomore release. Jihye Lee's sharp ear for arrangement, melody and dynamics make for an endlessly entertaining listen.
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Sean Jones (trumpet), Alan Ferber
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 1st April 2021
1st Apr 2021
This week's new release picks include the latest from Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad, a celebration of the music of Bill Evans, and Afro-Peruvian inspired music played with a modern jazz quintet.
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Logan Richardson on 'Afrofuturism'
30th Mar 2021
We sat down with saxophonist and producer Logan Richardson, to talk about the creative process for his new album Afrofuturism, working with Whirlwind Recordings and his big plans for 2021.
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Oscar Peterson - Night Train
29th Mar 2021
Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson's most well-regarded album sees him showcasing his bebop chops while paying homage to his beginnings as the 'King Inside of Swing'.
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Veronica Swift - This Bitter Earth
19th Mar 2021
Vocalist Veronica Swift's second record with Mack Avenue tackles some much wider-spread themes such as sexism, racism and misinformation on her excellent follow-up to 2019's Confessions.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 18th March 2021
18th Mar 2021
Futuristic jazz-hop, improvised electroacoustic music and classical guitar works composed by Pat Metheny are among our favourite recent releases in this week's round-up.
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Michael Janisch on managing Whirlwind Recordings
13th Mar 2021
We sat down with bassist and Whirlwind Recordings label boss Michael Janisch to discuss his beginnings in music, and how managing a label can present new challenges every year.
