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GoGo Penguin - Necessary Fictions
20th Jun 2025
In keeping with their signature genre-defying sound the pioneering jazz trio return with their latest album, leaning further into the use of modular synthesisers and making this their most collaborative project yet.
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New Release Round-Up - 20th June 2025
20th Jun 2025
From electric sounds to the acoustic blues, as well as reimaginings of Gershwin and jazz quartets, this week has got plenty of new releases to suit every jazz fan.
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Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing: But Not For Me
18th Jun 2025
Recorded at Chicago’s Pershing Lounge in 1958 with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier, the album features eight tracks selected from forty-three recorded that night and showcases Jamal’s minimalist style and dynamic trio interplay.
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Ahmad Jamal Trio
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Brandee Younger - Gadabout Season
13th Jun 2025
The harpist continues to push boundaries and promote her instrument in the world of jazz, featuring Alice Coltrane's very own harp on her latest release.
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Brandee Younger (harp), Rashaan Carter (bass), Allan Mednard (drum), Shabaka (flute, clarinet), Makaya McCraven (drum, percussion), Joel Ross (vibraphone), Courtney Bryan (piano, rhodes), Ele Howell (drum), Niia (vocalist), Josh Johnson (saxophone)
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New Release Round-Up - 13th June 2025
13th Jun 2025
New releases this week include Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater in collaboration with jazz piano legend Bill Charlap, reimagined works of classical music giants by Haggai Cohen-Milo, and things get experimental with Jozef Dumoulin, Tony Malaby and Samuel Ber.
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Haggai Cohen-Milo on GRAVITATIONS
12th Jun 2025
The double bassist and composer discusses his transformations of classical works into something entirely original, with jazz at its heart.
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Danny Grissett - Travelogue
6th Jun 2025
Inspired by the travelling experiences and reflections of a jazz artist out on the road, the American pianist is joined by drummer Bill Stewart and bassist Vicente Archer in his new trio album Travelogue.
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Danny Grissett (piano)
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New Release Round-Up - 6th June 2025
6th Jun 2025
From Matt Johnson's cosmic jazz to spiritual piano work from Isaiah J. Thompson, this week has plenty of new music to bring us into June.
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Keith Jarrett - New Vienna
30th May 2025
The piano legend presents another unreleased concert recording from the ECM archives, as part of the celebrations for his eightieth birthday earlier this month.
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New Release Round-Up - 30th May 2025
30th May 2025
Inspired by the Great American Songbook, composer Sandra-Mae presents new vocal standards, saxophonist Cecile Strange explores spacious improvisation, and Mike Bono and Jamie Eblen bring jazz, electronics and rock together in their new duo album.
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Sandra-Mae Lux on Seasons In Jazz
28th May 2025
The vocalist and saxophonist returns to her roots in her second album, taking inspiration from the Great American Songbook to present fresh and original standards.
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Sandra-Mae Lux (saxophone & vocals)
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Jimmy Smith - Back At The Chicken Shack
28th May 2025
Back at the Chicken Shack is a landmark 1963 soul jazz album, showcasing the virtuosic Hammond organ talents of Jimmy Smith. Performing alongside Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell, this album is full of bluesy grooves, soulful melodies, and impeccable quartet chemistry.
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Snowpoet - Heartstrings
23rd May 2025
London-based duo Snowpoet present their new album Heartstrings, an immersive collection of compositions that artfully bridge the gap between acoustic and electric sounds.
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New Release Round-Up - 23rd May 2025
23rd May 2025
This week’s new releases presents Italian quartets, solo piano from Tanya Ekanayaka, a blend of Americana and the blues with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo, and some fresh vocal releases from Alma Naidu and Roxana Amed.
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Andrea Rinciari on Soho Sessions
19th May 2025
The guitarist discusses the love for bop and swing that inspired his new album Soho Sessions, drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Barry Harris and Bud Powell.
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Various Artists - Chet Baker Re:imagined
16th May 2025
A selection of artists unite from around the world to celebrate the music of trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, seventy years after he released his famous album Chet Baker Sings.
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New Release Round-Up - 16th May 2025
16th May 2025
Brand new releases this week include Chet Baker Re:imagined, bringing fresh voices to classic songs, while Béla Fleck’s BEATrio fuses global sounds with bold improvisation. Lucía is a fresh self-titled debut from the Mexican-born singer and both Andrea Rinciari and Eric Scott Reed offer a unique, modern spin on jazz tradition.
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Eric Scott Reed on Out Late
13th May 2025
From his new album Out Late to chocolate cake recipes, the American pianist and composer joins me to discuss all things jazz.
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Eric Scott Reed (piano)
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Brandon Woody - For The Love Of It All
9th May 2025
Baltimore trumpet player Brandon Woody delivers a striking debut album, with music designed to move, liberate and inspire connection. Through six original pieces, Woody transports listeners with the help of his band, Upendo.
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New Release Round-Up - 9th May 2025
9th May 2025
Genre-defying artists is certainly the theme for this week’s set of new releases: from the ambient sounds of Glasgow DJ/producer Rebecca Vasmant to the eclectic music of The Action 4s and the Horst Hansen Trio. For more traditional sounds, the latest from jazz trio Brigitte Beraha, Alan Barnes and Barry Green captures all the intimacy and elegance.
