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Gifts for... Jazz Vinyl Lovers
30th Nov 2022
From audiophile-grade deluxe editions to reissues of core classics, browse some of our suggestions for jazz vinyl gifts.
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Finalists 2022
25th Nov 2022
We have the enjoyable task of picking out our favourite albums of the year, narrowing it down to 25 finalists. With many excellent new jazz albums releasing in 2022 we had plenty to choose from, from big-name labels to smaller imprints, up-and-comers to established names.
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WDR Big Band, 'Birth of a Bird: Celebrating the Music of Charlie Parker'
25th Nov 2022
A late-year essential listen for big band fans, Cologne's venerable WDR Big Band pay tribute to the legendary saxophonist as part of his centennial celebration.
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Give Back Friday 2022
24th Nov 2022
For four days we will be donating 5% of all the revenue we receive to three local charities whose aims are closely aligned with our own: Armonico Consort, Leamington Music Festival and Orchestra of the Swan
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th November 2022
24th Nov 2022
This week's latest jazz releases include a handful of new vinyl LPs from ECM, the latest record from trumpeter Sean Gibbs, and an archival recording of the Oscar Peterson Trio.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - December 2022
22nd Nov 2022
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the December 2022 issue include Hedvig Mollestad with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, the soundtrack to the new Ron Carter documentary Finding the Right Notes, and a duet album by Howard Riley and Keith Tippett.
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Daniel Herskedal & Emilie Nicolas, 'Out of the Fog'
18th Nov 2022
Tubist/bass trumpeter Daniel Herskedal's latest album is a collaboration with electropop singer Emilie Nicolas, and the solemn, atmospheric Out of the Fog makes for a unique entry in both of the pair's respective catalogues.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 17th November 2022
17th Nov 2022
The latest jazz releases include Charles Lloyd's final 'Trio of Trios' album, WDR Big Band Cologne celebrating the Charlie Parker centenary, and John Scofield's new self-titled album on vinyl.
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Recent Highlights from Savant Records
15th Nov 2022
We take a look at some of Savant Records' recent releases, including music from J.D. Allen III, Alan Broadbent, and Conrad Herwig.
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Village of the Sun, 'First Light'
11th Nov 2022
Jazz duo Binker & Moses team up with Simon Ratcliffe of Basement Jaxx for First Light, the first full-length album from their trio project Village of the Sun. Drawing on their mutual love of improvised instrumental music, First Light brings the sounds of classic spiritual jazz in-line with modern sensibilities with fiery performances and Samba-influenced grooves.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 10th November 2022
10th Nov 2022
Highlights from this week's crop of jazz releases include a new quartet recording from Bill Frisell on Blue Note, an album of ballads from David Liebman, and another archival rarity from Barely Breaking Even by the band Wütrio.
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Connie Han, 'Secrets of Inanna'
4th Nov 2022
The American pianist's fourth album sees her exploring Sumerian legends with a versatile assortment of original tunes, channelling the aspects of the goddess Inanna - love, beauty and war - in equal measure.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 3rd November 2022
3rd Nov 2022
The latest jazz releases include O'Higgins & Luft's second collaborative record, Arild Andersen Group's Affirmation on ECM, and Monty Alexander at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - November 2022
2nd Nov 2022
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the November 2022 issue include The Bad Plus' new self-titled album, Espen Berg's Trondheim Concert, and a tribute to Paul Motian from Jakob Bro and Joe Lovano.
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The Jazz Chart - October 2022
31st Oct 2022
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for October, including new entries from Benjamin Lackner, The Comet Is Coming, and Mark Guiliana.
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The Bad Plus, 'The Bad Plus'
28th Oct 2022
The American jazz trio-turned-quartet's second self-titled album serves as a rebirth over two decades into the band's existence, with the addition of guitarist Ben Monder and saxophonist Chris Speed.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 27th October 2022
27th Oct 2022
The latest jazz releases this week include Emmet Cohen's Uptown in Orbit, a solo live recording from Espen Berg, and Daniel Herskedal's Out of the Fog.
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Bill Evans & Jim Hall, 'Undercurrent'
25th Oct 2022
Following a long period of mourning, Bill Evans returned to music with a slew of new projects, one of which being this classic duo session with guitarist Jim Hall.
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Mark Guiliana, 'the sound of listening'
21st Oct 2022
The Grammy-nominated drummer's latest offering draws on a diverse set of sounds from across his career, featuring close collaborators Shai Maestro, Jason Rigby, and Chris Morrissey.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 20th October 2022
20th Oct 2022
The latest jazz releases include jazz-rock trios from Corrie Dick, reworkings of classic songs by Michael Wollny Trio, and a reissue of Max Roach's We Insist!.
