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Meshell Ndegeocello - No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin
16th Aug 2024
Meshell Ndegeocello's celebration of the Harlem-born writer and civil rights activist is both an homage and a call to action, urging listeners to engage with Baldwin’s ideas and the urgent social issues which they address.
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No More Water
Meshell Ndegeocello
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Pat Metheny - MoonDial
26th Jul 2024
A warm and inviting solo recording from the great American guitarist sets his latest album apart from anything released in his career so far.
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A “Sassy” Centenary of Sarah Vaughan
24th Jul 2024
Get to know the Divine One and the singers bringing her legacy to life before a televised Proms celebration airs this weekend.
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The Divine One – A Centenary Tribute: Her 50 Finest (1944-1962)
Sarah Vaughan (vocals), Dizzy Gillespie & his All-Star Quintet, Dizzy Gillespie & his Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie & his Septet, John Kirby & his Orchestra, Georgie Auld & his Orchestra, Tadd Dameron & his Orchestra, George Treadwell & his Orchestra, Teddy Wilson & his Octet, Teddy Wilson & his Quartet, Ted Dale & his Orchestra, Richard Maltby & his String Orchestra, Jimmy Jones & his Quartet, Earl Rodgers & his Choir, Hugo Winterhalter & his Orchestra, Joe Lippman & his Orchestra, George Treadwell & his Allstars, Norman Leyden & his Orchestra, Mitch Miller & his Orchestra, Sarah Vaughan & her Trio, Hugo Peretti & his Orchestra, Ernie Wilkins & his Sextet, Hugo Peretti & his Orchestra & Chorus, Hal Mooney & His Orchestra, Ray Ellis & his Orchestra & Chorus, Quincy Jones & his Orchestra, The Count Basie Orchestra, Belford C. Hendricks & his Orchestra & Chorus, Joe Reisman & his Orchestra
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Toumani Diabaté (1965-2024)
22nd Jul 2024
The Malian kora player, known for his expertly led cross-cultural collaborations, has died aged 58.
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Tomasz Stańko Quartet - September Night
19th Jul 2024
This unreleased live recording from the late Polish trumpet master is a contemplative piece that captures the serene and reflective atmosphere of an autumn evening.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th July 2024
19th Jul 2024
An experimental American master's heart-softening trio, West London's freshest electro-acoustic sound, Norway's leading jazz singer finds herself in an intimate setting, the uplifting new ensemble from a UK jazz veteran and a Russian-American saxman's impressive band of close-knit comrades...
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Jazz @ The BBC Proms 2024!
18th Jul 2024
Jazz fans are in for a treat this season, with a niche selection of international talent making its way to the Royal Albert Hall just in time for the summer.
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Poor Boy: Songs Of Nick Drake
Aiko Shimada, Bill Horist, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Chris Gestrin, Simon Fisk, Jason Michas, Robin Holcomb, Veda Hille, François Houle, Danielle Hébert, François Houle 5, Mike Dumovich, Friendly Science Orchestra, Sam Mickens, Mount Analog, Jesse Sykes, Ian Moore, Eyvind Kang
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Mark Guiliana, The Sound of One Man Drumming
17th Jul 2024
As his first full-length solo recording is released, we retrace the steps that led the Grammy-nominated drummer and percussionist to his current chameleonic glory.
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Steven Nichols on His Jazz Revelations
15th Jul 2024
Inspired by a newly awakened faith, the young British trumpeter takes us through his debut album of sacred syncopations, divine melodies and celestial swing.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th July 2024
12th Jul 2024
A long-awaited reissue from Louis Moholo-Moholo, Chick and Béla's last outing, a live recording of an avant-garde double bass and piano duo, calming Nordic tones and a smorgasbord of Dutch delicacies, concocted by a master percussionist...
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Louis Armstrong - Louis in London
11th Jul 2024
This newly released archive of BBC recordings from 1968 is a remarkable showcase of Satchmo's enduring talent and charisma, offering a vibrant and nostalgic glimpse into the jazz legend's live performance prowess during his final years.
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Hiromi, The Jazz Virtuosa with a Noodle of Genius
9th Jul 2024
Get to know the Japanese pianist whose brilliant performances are as captivating as the wonderous bloom of a cherry blossom. We explore her early life and subsequent rise to fame, as well as how her innovative keyboard techniques have made waves in the global jazz scene.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th July 2024
5th Jul 2024
A "Sassy" centenary with Zara McFarlane, Ian Shaw & Tony Kofi's recent stint celebrates Strayhorn in Soho, a duo of West African kora and Danish drums, strong French vibes arrive via the States and a guitar hero joins one of the North's finest jazz outfits...
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Norma Winstone & Kit Downes - Outpost of Dreams
4th Jul 2024
The senior voice in British jazz joins forces with one of the country's most tasteful pianists for a profound dialogue of equals, delicately articulated and brimming with atmospheric nuance.
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Outpost of Dreams
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
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New Orleans Jazz - Part One
3rd Jul 2024
Our latest guide explores the long history of traditional music originating from the city hailed as 'the birthplace of jazz', featuring legends such as Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet, in addition to present-day custodians including Trombone Shorty and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - July 2024
2nd Jul 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the July 2024 issue include new music from Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, Sean Khan, Zara McFarlane, David Murray, Tomeka Reid and Katherine Windfield, as well as archive and reissue releases from John Abercrombie, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th June 2024
28th Jun 2024
A triumphantly wacky return from Hiatus Kaiyote, a young British trumpeter explores his faith, one of Cannonball Adderley's last romps, a big band tribute honours Chick Corea, Randy Brecker stars on a long-lost recording from a New York veteran and a Korean jazz orchestrator reflects on her cultural heritage...
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Julius Rodriguez - Evergreen
27th Jun 2024
The versatile "jazz pop-hop" prodigy's new album reflects his desire to remain dynamic and adaptable, much like the verdant plant that inspired its name.
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An ECM Luminessence Showdown
26th Jun 2024
The latest batch of audiophile vinyl reissues from the visionary European label includes sought-after classics from Kenny Wheeler and Azimuth, featuring John Taylor & Norma Winstone.
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The Black Saint and the Singer Lady, or When Joni Went Jazz
24th Jun 2024
A new boxed set contains Mitchell's masterworks from the late 1970s, a period that saw the singer embrace jazz influences and collaborate with legendary musicians like Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter and Charles Mingus, resulting in transformative recordings such as Hejira and the live album Shadows and Light.
