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Freddie Hubbard & Woody Shaw - The Eternal Triangle

7th Aug 2025by Dan Spirrett

A high-octane Blue Note release showcases the masterful playing of trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw, supported by a dynamic rhythm section.

Max Marsillo - Short Stories

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

The Ohio drummer makes his La Reserve debut in Short Stories, a blend of influences across a range of original compositions written and arranged for his guitar quartet.

New Release Round-Up - 1st August 2025

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

This week jazz meets ‘folk nihilism’ in the Spafford Campbell duo, trumpeter Adam Hall brings a sense of rock and roll, and funky, soulful grooves are the emphasis for guitarist LEMEK.

New Orleans Jazz - Part Two

30th Jul 2025by Dan Spirrett

Continuing on from Part One, we take a closer look at the New Orleans Jazz style in a later context, where traditional roots meet the modern influences of more recent years.

Dame Cleo Laine (1927-2025)

25th Jul 2025

The pioneering British vocalist known for her four-octave range and widespread career across jazz, classical music, and theatre, has died at 97.

Fabia Mantwill Orchestra - In.Sight

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Taking inspiration from rich arrangements and cinematic scores, the Berlin bandleader teams up with Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Greek composer Magdalini Giannikou for her most ambitious orchestral jazz project to date.

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New Release Round-Up - 25th July 2025

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

This week’s new releases include the 1985 live recordings by the late Louis Moholo-Moholo, Larry Stabbins and Keith Tippett, saxophonist Alexa Tarantino’s collaborations with Keita Ogawa and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and a blend of jazz, soul and funk from Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy.

Joe Farnsworth on The Big Room

23rd Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The US drummer joins us to discuss his latest album, as well as the lessons he's learned from his collaborations with the jazz greats across the years.

Polar Bear Vinyl Reissues

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Over twenty years since their debut, the experimental jazz ensemble release their first two albums on vinyl for the very first time - a strong reminder of their immense impact on the landscape of British jazz.

Emma Smith - Bitter Orange

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK singer delves deep into the traditional world of vocal jazz, collating together classic melodies in an intimate and cabaret-style trio setting.

New Release Round-Up - 18th July 2025

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

From intimate vocals, to cross-cultural instrumentation and creative reimaginings, this week's new releases cover a whole range of styles and sounds.

Theon Cross - Affirmations: Live At The Blue Note New York

11th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK tuba player presents his latest album capturing performances from his debut at the Blue Note New York.

New Release Round-Up - 11th July 2025

11th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Spiritual jazz meets electronica in Openness Trio, a father and son duo deliver their take on Argentinian music and jazz in El Viejo Caminante and Edition Records presents saxophonist Olga Amelchenko’s latest release Howling Silence.

Vinyl Round Up - January to June 2025

10th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

A collection of some of the best vinyl release during the first half of 2025!

Jim Watson on Calling You Home

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The talented pianist joins me to discuss his incredible career and returning to his roots in his solo album, Calling You Home.

Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The American pianist releases his third ECM album and returns to a traditional trio setting, exploring original compositions alongside arrangements of twentieth-century jazz tunes.

New Release Round-Up - 4th July 2025

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

From duo saxophones to funk fusion, and blues guitar to big band, there’s plenty of genres to choose from throughout this week’s brand new releases.

Alex Sipiagin - Reverberations

27th Jun 2025by Dan Spirrett

Reverberations, the fourteenth album from renowned Russian-born jazz trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, highlights his ongoing growth as a bandleader and composer. The album weaves together Sipiagin’s original compositions with fresh interpretations of jazz standards, creating a dynamic and engaging release.

New Release Round-Up - 27th June 2025

27th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

From Fred Hersch’s lyrical trio to Nicole Zuraitis' second instalment in her bold tribute to women songwriters, this week’s releases are full of cinematic jazz, experimental duos, and original and contemporary compositions.

Kasper Rietkerk & Darius Brubeck on The Happy Worrier

20th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

Both the talented saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk and the legendary Darius Brubeck join Presto to discuss the Brubeck Living Legacy Prize and the upcoming release of Rietkerk’s album The Happy Worrier.