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New Release Round-Up - 28th March 2025
28th Mar 2025
This week sees a fusion release from Michael Bladt and the Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, a new duo in the form of rising saxophonist Emma Rawicz and pianist Gwilym Simcock, and Billy Marrows debuts his live concert recording. Sultan Stevenson continues his exploration of faith and identity in his second release with Edition Records, and Keith Jarrett’s 1974 album gets a revamp with the Branford Marsalis Quartet.
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Dave Holland Quintet - Extended Play (Live At Birdland)
27th Mar 2025
A stellar lineup of musicians recorded over the course of four days at New York's iconic Birdland jazz club, becoming one of Dave Holland’s essential recordings to have.
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Experience Presto Music on Audirvana
22nd Mar 2025
We are delighted to announce the integration of Presto Music into Audirvāna, providing music lovers with a seamless experience to enjoy Presto downloads and streaming in a single application all, delivered with the finest sound quality.
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Lost Threads - Daniel Sommer, Artturi Rönkä, Thommy Andersson
21st Mar 2025
The trio ensemble of Daniel Sommer (drums), Artturi Rönkä (piano) and Thommy Andersson (bass) come together to conclude Sommer’s musical trilogy in Lost Threads, embodying the spirit of Nordic improvisation. Prioritising ensemble interaction and spontaneity between one another, the ensemble delivers a collection of emotive and original compositions.
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New Release Round-Up - 21st March 2025
21st Mar 2025
Lots of new releases this week: the debut from The Mario Senge Group in Optimistic View gives a Latin flavour and Handel is given a jazz-twist in Dieter Ilg’s Motherland. An ECM return for Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith in Defiant Life and the saxophone ensemble The Empress make their debut in Square One.
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Alison Rayner on SEMA4
17th Mar 2025
Celebrating her recently released quintet album, double bassist Alison Rayner joins us to discuss all things SEMA4.
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Sun-Mi Hong - Fourth Page: Meaning of a Nest
14th Mar 2025
Amsterdam-based drummer, Sun-Mi Hong, delivers an eagerly anticipated follow up to her 2022 album Third Page: Resonance. Released by Edition Records, Meaning of a Nest explores the South Korean’s journey from her homeland to a new environment.
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New Release Round-Up - 14th March 2025
14th Mar 2025
From the free jazz sounds of Nicolas Masson, to the Sufi devotional music across the globe with Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, there are plenty of diverse new releases this week. Snorre Kirk also debuts his fresh ensemble lineup and Nels Cline releases his fourth album with Blue Note.
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Ella Fitzgerald - The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum
13th Mar 2025
Ella does it again in the latest addition to her outstanding catalogue: The Moment Of Truth: Ella At The Coliseum. Performing alongside the Duke Ellington Orchestra, this previously undiscovered concert from 1967 emerges from the vaults of Verve founder Norman Granz and instantly becomes a classic.
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Folk Devils - AuB
7th Mar 2025
AuB's Folk Devils features dynamic twin tenors by Alex Hitchcock and Tom Barford, blending intricate melodies with powerful rhythms, creating a captivating contemporary jazz experience.
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New Release Round-Up - 7th March 2025
7th Mar 2025
This week’s releases include the debut album by Knats with Gearbox Records, Alison Rayner returns with a live-recorded album and Charles Pasi releases his third Blue Note album.
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Evan Parker - The Heraclitean Two-Step etc.
5th Mar 2025
The saxophonist’s newly released 4-CD box set showcases three decades of recordings, blending past and present with his signature improvisational mastery, including a rare 1994 solo performance and fresh explorations inspired by Heraclitus' philosophy of constant change.
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Artemis - Arboresque
28th Feb 2025
The all-female jazz ensemble Artemis return with their new album Arboresque, an incredible collection of originals and arrangements that highlight the intricate ensemble interplay between some of the finest jazz stars of today.
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New Release Round-Up - 28th February 2025
28th Feb 2025
From the modern sounds of ECM artists Jon Balke and Billy Hart to the never-before-released 1967 concert of Ella Fitzgerald in The Moment of Truth: Ella at the Coliseum, there’s plenty of new music to enjoy as we come to the end of February.
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Roy Hargrove - Earfood
27th Feb 2025
Serving up a delicious blend of tradition and modernity, Earfood proves that hard bop can still be a feast for the ears in the 21st century.
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Fabienne Ambuehl on Thrive
26th Feb 2025
After the successful release of her brand new album, Thrive, the multi-talented singer, pianist and composer Fabienne Ambuehl joins us to discuss the album, influences, and musical experiences.
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Tom Smith on A Year in the Life
21st Feb 2025
Twice finalist of BBC's Young Jazz Musician, talented composer and performer Tom Smith discusses his new big band album and the musical experiences that have shaped his career so far.
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Yellowjackets - Fasten Up
21st Feb 2025
On their 28th album in a musical career spanning decades, Yellowjackets continue to make their presence known on the jazz fusion scene in Fasten Up. Famous for their consistent ability to chart new musical paths, their latest instalment is a reminder why they're a multi-Grammy award winning ensemble.
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New Release Round-Up - 21st February 2025
21st Feb 2025
From swinging new releases from the likes of Tom Smith and Hazy Osterwald, to the fusion sounds of Andorra, this week has plenty to offer. Plus, Grammy nominees Chuck Owen and Richard Baratta release new albums that blend genre and give classic 60s rock a twist.
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Yuval Cohen Quartet - Winter Poems
14th Feb 2025
In his ECM debut, Yuval Cohen pushes traditional quartet boundaries in his new album Winter Poems. Leading from the front with his soprano saxophone, Cohen steers his chamber jazz ensemble through a collection of original pieces that hold improvisation and lyricism at their centre.
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