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Norma Winstone, First Lady of British Jazz
29th Nov 2023
Known for her enigmatic vocal style since first emerging on the underground jazz scene in the early 70s, we chart the fabled career of this esteemed English icon across several of her 'holy grail' recordings.
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J.D. Allen III - THIS
24th Nov 2023
The American saxophinist ignites his UK-based trio of drummer Gwilym Jones and electronics effects wizard Alex Bonney for a record that truly defies conventions.
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J.D. Allen III (saxophone)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th November 2023
24th Nov 2023
Our final round-up of the month includes two trios (one free, the other, more straight-ahead), the enlightening Gurdjieff Ensemble, a dose of live solo piano and guitarist Rob Luft's message in a bottle.
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Finalists 2023
23rd Nov 2023
Count down our top 25 Jazz Recordings of the Year with us in anticipation of our annual Awards Ceremony, with further winners including Best Label, Archive/Reissue and Newcomer categories to be announced early next month.
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James Brandon Lewis for the Love of Gospel
22nd Nov 2023
The acclaimed American saxophonist discusses spirituality, his gospel roots and appreciation for Mahalia Jackson plus what keeps him motivated as he skilfully teeters along the knife-edge of modern jazz.
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Alex Hitchcock - Dream Band: Live in London
17th Nov 2023
The prodigious young saxophonist and bandleader reconnects with a host of musicians he initially found common ground with before the lockdown, resulting in this bedazzling multi-lineup live album consisting of three nights' shows recorded at London's Vortex Jazz Club.
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Dream Band: Live in London
Alex Hitchcock (saxophone), James Copus (trumpet), Kit Downes (piano), Lewis Wright (vibraphone), Conor Chaplin (double bass), Marc Michel, Liselotte Östblom, Mark Kavuma (trumpet), Rob Luft (guitar), Rio Kai, Jamie Murray, Alex Ridout, Ant Law (guitar), Orlando le Fleming, James Maddren (drums)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 17th November, 2023
17th Nov 2023
The latest New Release Round-Up this month features the soulful Brazilian grooves of Ed Motta, intimate celtic folk from Catrin Finch and Aoife Ní Bhriain, Adam Birnbaum's jazzy Bach-arrangements, the contemporary guitar stylings of Rasmus Oppenhagen Krogh and the warmth of Chris Botti's trumpet.
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Bluer Than...: Vocal Jazz from the Blue Note Vaults
15th Nov 2023
This mix charts the evolution of singers on the esteemed label, from early featured vocalists including Sheila Jordan to the hit Horace Silver-classic, 'Señor Blues', before expanding into the broader appeal of jazz-funk from the likes of Marlena Shaw and the timeless cats of today.
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Babs Gonzales, Pee Wee Tinney (guitar), Art Phipps (bass), Charles Simon (drums), Tadd Dameron (piano), Rudy Williams (alto saxophone), Art Phipps (double bass), Jack Parker (drums), Linton Garner (piano), J.J. Johnson (trombone), Jordan Fordin (alto saxophone), Bennie Green (trombone), Julius Watkins (french horn), Bruce Lawrence (double bass), Jackie Mills (drums), Art Pepper (alto saxophone), Herbie Stewart (tenor saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano), Jackie Mills (double bass), Roy Haynes (drums), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone), Alberto Socarras (flute), Don Redman (soprano saxophone), Ray Nance (violin), Donald Bailey (drums), Jimmy Smith (organ), Thornel Schwartz (guitar), Paul Chambers (double bass), Jerry Segal (drums), Sonny Clark (piano), Eddy Williams Orchestra (tenor saxophone)
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The Next Best Sound to Silence: ECM Artists Pick their Favourite Albums
13th Nov 2023
We asked a handful of our favourite performers to choose the records they enjoy most from the vast ECM archive, featuring exclusive personal highlights from artists including Norma Winstone, Arild Andersen and Kit Downes.
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Erik Truffaz - Clap!
10th Nov 2023
The Swiss-French trumpeter applies a fresh reel of film for the second part of his cinematic Blue Note odyssey.
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Erik Truffaz
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Jazz New Release Round-up - 10th November, 2023
10th Nov 2023
This week's round-up includes new music from the homegrown talents of Johnny Hunter and Henry Spencer in addition to international stars John Scofield and Stacey Kent, plus the Scandi supergroup Rymden.
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Jimmy Giuffre, 'Music For People, Birds, Butterflies & Mosquitoes'
8th Nov 2023
In many ways ahead of its time, this underappreciated mid-career gem from the late master of mult-instrumental freeness is well worth a re-examination.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - November 2023
6th Nov 2023
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the November 2023 issue include new music from corto.alto, George Freeman, Alex Hitchcock Dream Band, James Brandon Lewis & Red Lily Quintet, Rob Luft, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Joshua Redman, John Scofield and Shake Stew, plus an extensive reissue of archive materials from Brian Auger's Oblivion Express as well as Art Farmer.
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Nils Petter Molvær & Norwegian Radio Orchestra - Certainty of Tides
3rd Nov 2023
The oracle of Nordic jazz reimagines several of his previous compositions in a new light with the immense support of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.
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Jazz New Release Round-up - 3rd November, 2023
3rd Nov 2023
Our latest round-up features ambient Carnatic sensations from Anoushka Shankar, Imogen Ryall's take on Mingus/Mitchell, the futurific grooves of Butcher Brown, Paul Mottram's cinematic Seven Ages of Man suite and the untethered adventurings of Charlotte Keefe.
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Blue Notes in Block Quotes: Highlights from the Tone Poet Series
1st Nov 2023
We unpack the latest boutique vinyl offerings from Blue Note Records' Tone Poet Series, including some which may have slipped under your radar.
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corto.alto - Bad With Names
27th Oct 2023
The young Scottish newcomer hits it out of the park with his brilliantly fresh debut record that features some of Glasgow's finest players.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 27th October, 2023
27th Oct 2023
This week's round-up includes new music from sound experimentalist Matana Roberts, Brazilian vocalist Dora Morelenbaum, Japanese ensemble leader Miho Hazama, Swedish trumpeter Karl Wallmyr and the exciting singer Martina DaSilva.
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Impulse! Records, 'Irrepressible Impulses'
25th Oct 2023
What started life as a promotional label sampler featuring cuts from Pharoah Sanders, Alice Coltrane and Archie Shepp has turned into a fascinating musical document of an industry and musical scene in flux.
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Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter - SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree
20th Oct 2023
Elling and Hunter reprise their immaculate partnership for this funky elixir of an album, reigniting their untouchable groove as they showcase tunes from Joni Mitchell and Ornette Coleman.
