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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 21st June 2024
21st Jun 2024
Soothing psychedelic sounds emanate from Manchester, audacious South African trombone in the township tradition, a British piano trio expertly honours Carla Bley, Johnny Griffin is resurrected on a live recording from Spain and McCoy Tyner receives a Latin big band interpretation...
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Indo Jazz
20th Jun 2024
We explore the history of this prolific genre from its epoch-making beginnings to the emergence of vital figures such as John McLaughlin, as well as its continuous influence as a diasporic music in the hands of contemporary jazz artists, including Vijay Iyer and Sarathy Korwar.
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Françoise Hardy (1944-2024) / James Chance (1953-2024)
19th Jun 2024
The French singer, who became a cultural icon of the swinging sixties, and the American musician, notable for his role in New York's No Wave scene, have died at the ages of 80 and 71, respectively.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 14th June 2024
14th Jun 2024
A modern orchestral-jazz crossover project encapsulating the spirit of London, a great American tenorist's vivifying quartet, the alternative sound world of a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and songwriter, funky vintage sounds by way of Tel Aviv and a rhythmic adventure you won't soon forget...
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Jasper Høiby - 3Elements: Like Water
13th Jun 2024
For the second chapter in a new trilogy of trio albums with changing personnel, the ex-Phronesis leader and bass player continues on a wild dance through nature and time.
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West Coast Jazz
12th Jun 2024
Inspired by the sunny climate of the Pacific and professing a more laid-back feel, take a dive into the finest recordings to have emerged from the 'cool' antidote to New York's hard bop scene. Get ready to soak up some of that California soul!
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Nduduzo Makhathini on uNomkhubulwane
10th Jun 2024
The South African pianist, philosopher and healer dials in from New York to tell us more about his visionary new album, the traditional Zulu mythology underlying its meaning and the cultural legacy he seeks to uphold.
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Arooj Aftab - Night Reign
7th Jun 2024
The bewitching new album from the Pakistani-American vocalist merges boundaries between traditional folk, jazz and other global sounds, resulting in an embalming and all-encompassing musical canvas.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th June 2024
7th Jun 2024
An exclusive new live release from GoGo Penguin, some previously unheard late Stan Getz, the hottest upcoming Norwegian group, a seasoned American professional breaks new ground, plus further insight into a unique chapter in Elton Dean's career...
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Rob Luft, From Bromley to the Balkans
5th Jun 2024
The British wunderkind joins us to discuss his transition from a shy, retiring student into a world-class performer whose current musical partners include John Surman, Iain Ballamy and Elina Duni.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - June 2024
3rd Jun 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the June 2024 issue include new music from Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer, Jasmine Myra, Ron Miles, Julie Sasoon, Lother Ohlmeier & Mia Ohlmeier, Wadada Leo Smith & Amina Claudine Myers, Jack Walrath and Vasilis Xenopolous & Paul Edis Quartet, as well as archive and reissue releases from Ron Carter, Harold Land, Shelly Manne, Pepe de Lucía & Paco de Lucía, Cal Tjader and Cootie Williams.
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Ron Miles - Old Main Chapel
31st May 2024
This live recording made over a decade ago sees the cornet player, who sadly passed away during the pandemic, join forces with long-term collaborators Bill Frisell and Brian Blade for a nuanced performance of subtle delicacy and emotional gravitas.
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Old Main Chapel
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 31st May 2024
31st May 2024
A radical American double bassist, atmospheric trombone textures from Denmark, the UK's most versatile saxophonist and his trio, a peak at the contemporary Stockholm scene and some gypsy jazz inspired by a soundtrack of Italian classics...
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Jasmine Myra on Coffee Shops, Work-Life Balance and the Power of Connection
30th May 2024
Fresh from her UK tour, the saxophonist tells us more about adjusting to life both on and off the road as she continues sharing her personal music with appreciative live audiences across the country.
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A Celestial Centennial... Marshall Allen at 100
28th May 2024
As he reaches his one hundreth birthday, we look back on the career of the Sun Ra Arkestra leader, the many recordings he has appeared on and the contemporary musicians picking up the torch in his wake.
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Sean Khan - Presents The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble
24th May 2024
In a fitting nod to his Celtic heritage and eclectic taste, the Broken Beat pioneer revisits some of the most famous British folk rock tracks of the '60s and '70s with a band that refreshingly combines rising young stars and legends who reflect the spirit of the times.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th May 2024
24th May 2024
Swedish hypno-jazz with strings, an Anglo-South African celebration, an authentic and vulnerable singer-songwriter and friends, a pillow-talking saxophonist and two old pals from London offering their take on the theme of 'home'...
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Bill Frisell on Michael Gibbs
22nd May 2024
Following a string of recent UK dates, the American guitarist discusses the former mentor whom he had the privilege of working with on his latest album, Orchestras, as well as how he keeps his own beloved trio in such good order.
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Palle Danielsson (1946-2024)
21st May 2024
The Swedish double bassist, known for his work as part of Keith Jarrett's European Quartet, has died aged 77.
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Arild Andersen / Daniel Sommer / Rob Luft - As Time Passes
17th May 2024
An impromptu meeting between this trio of gifted musicians perfectly combines their international skillsets into an experience greater than the sum of its parts, in what marks the first chapter of an ongoing trilogy for the upcoming Danish drummer.
