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Roland Kirk - I Talk With the Spirits
15th Oct 2020
On one of the eminent saxophonist's many essential releases, I Talk With the Spirits sees him taking up the flute and pushing it to its limits in a way that is unmistakably Roland Kirk.
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Jazz Vinyl Round-Up - 7th October 2020
7th Oct 2020
The latest rundown of new vinyl additions to the Presto Jazz catalogue.
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Horace Silver Quintet - Song for My Father
7th Oct 2020
A hard bop classic inspired by the pianist's cultural heritage, Song for My Father is one of the most influential cuts of the era.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 2nd October 2020
2nd Oct 2020
This week's new releases include the latest from saxophonist Matthieu Bordenave's bandleading debut on ECM, new sounds from New York-based label Savant, and vocalist Ganna Gryniva's explorations in Ukrainian folk music via contemporary jazz.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th September 2020
24th Sep 2020
This week's new release highlights include the anniversary of a Coltrane classic, new sounds from ECM, and Tippett spirituals re-interpreted for jazz quartet.
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Trio of Doom
24th Sep 2020
Jaco Pastorius, Tony Williams and John McLaughlin's incredibly short-lived collaboration, Trio of Doom, was almost too good to be true. The sole commercial recording of this trio of amazing musicians makes for both a great listen and an intriguing snapshot of a week in each player's lives.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 18th September 2020
18th Sep 2020
This week's round-up includes Terje Rypdal's first recording as a bandleader in seven years, the formless, flowing third record from pianist Christian Sands, and a lockdown-inspired suite from Brad Mehldau.
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Rymden - Space Sailors
18th Sep 2020
A trio of Scandinavian jazz heavyweights set a course for the stars on Space Sailors, embracing the sounds of psychedelia and krautrock along the way.
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Jan Garbarek-Bobo Stenson Quartet - Witchi-Tai-To
11th Sep 2020
With a varied repertoire and unmatched chemistry, Witchi-Tai-To is one of the landmark releases of both the ECM sound and 'Nordic tone', as well as one of Garbarek's favourites of his catalogue.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 10th September 2020
10th Sep 2020
This week's round-up of new releases includes two new piano recordings from Mack Avenue, piano and bassoon duets, and a trio of European jazz releases from straight-ahead bands to eccentric compositions.
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Nubya Garcia - Source
4th Sep 2020
The term ‘rising star’ gets thrown around a lot in modern jazz music, but Nubya Garcia's long-awaited debut album is a testament to the praise she's garnered on her rise to prominence on the UK circuit.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 3rd September 2020
3rd Sep 2020
This week's release round-up includes the latest recording from vocalist Shelly Rudolph, the sounds of working class Paris from Rue de Tanger, and fusion/soul-inspired tunes from flautist Christophe Zoogonès, as well as the latest from contemporary pianist Tigran Hamasyan.
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Gregory Porter - All Rise
28th Aug 2020
Gregory Porter's latest studio album is his most celebratory yet. Returning listeners will no doubt appreciate the allusions to past successes like Take Me to the Alley and Liquid Spirit, while this lush new studio orchestra and powerful songs will delight new and old fans alike.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th August 2020
28th Aug 2020
This week's new additions to the Presto Jazz catalogue include a hefty jazz epic from trumpeter Markus Stockhausen, Charlie Parker arranged for solo jazz guitar, and brass-led Latin jazz.
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Bill Frisell - Valentine
21st Aug 2020
Bill Frisell's new record gives us the most succinct version of the veteran guitarist's recent sound to date, in a stripped-down trio format. However, there's still plenty to enjoy with this familiar sound.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 20th August 2020
20th Aug 2020
This week's recommended recordings include Rudresh Mahanthappa's Hero Trio, a 'lost' septet recording from the one and only Miles Davis, and standards by Thomas Fonnesbaek and Justin Kauflin, among others.
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Immanuel Wilkins - Omega
14th Aug 2020
Omega is both a bold and personal statement for the young saxophonist, backed by a trio of accomplished up-and-coming players on his debut record.
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Immanuel Wilkins
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Jazz Hi-Res Round-Up - 14th August 2020
14th Aug 2020
Josh highlights some new additions to the Presto Jazz digital catalogue, all available as crisp high-definition downloads, including the final album from sax legend Jimmy Heath, an archival release from Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, and many more.
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Hedvig Mollestad - Ekhidna
7th Aug 2020
Hedvig Mollestad’s latest studio offering is jazz-rock fusion, with an emphasis on the rock. With a selection of dynamic pieces and fierce energy, there’s both awesome riffs and deep complexity to be found in Mollestad’s music.
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Hedvig Mollestad (guitar)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th August 2020
7th Aug 2020
This week's new releases include up-and-coming trumpeter James Copus, socially conscious jazz from Immanuel Wilkins, and a melodic free jazz trio, among others.
