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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 1st September 2022
1st Sep 2022
The latest picks for our jazz release round-up include new recordings by the Julia Hülsmann Quartet and Dave Sear, as well as live reissues from Miles Davis and Michel Petrucciani.
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Joey DeFrancesco (1971-2022)
30th Aug 2022
The American jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist, known mainly for his contributions in reviving the jazz organ in modern music, has died aged 51.
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Masao Nakajima Quartet, 'Kemo-Sabe'
26th Aug 2022
At a time when acoustic jazz ensembles were falling out of style, Masao Nakajima's 1979 debut album managed to push traditional sounds into new territories, and finally gets its due as a reissue from Barely Breaking Even.
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Masao Nakajima Quartet
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 25th August 2022
25th Aug 2022
The latest jazz releases include a reissue of the classic World of Cecil Taylor from Candid, the latest album by fusion veterans Yellowjackets, and an Al Foster session at Smoke Jazz Club.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - September 2022
23rd Aug 2022
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the September 2022 issue include the Avishai Cohen Trio's Shifting Sands, Julian Lage's View With a Room featuring Bill Frisell, and a bootleg compilation of early '80s Miles Davis.
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DOMi & JD BECK- NOT TiGHT
19th Aug 2022
From teenage YouTube sensations to pukka Blue Note artists in just a few years, DOMi & JD BECK's debut album NOT TiGHT is a riot of live breakbeats and dazzling keyboards, with some starry guest artists joining in the fun.
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Jazz New Release & Reissues Round-Up - 18th August 2022
18th Aug 2022
The latest jazz new releases, including Emma-Jean Thackray, Mike Westbrook and Tom Harrell.
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 'Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963'
16th Aug 2022
This rare live recording enjoys a loving reissue from Gearbox Records, featuring Roland Kirk playing with a trio of local British musicians; Stan Tracey, Malcolm Cecil and Ronnie Stephenson.
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Clark Terry & Big B-A-D Band, 'Live in Holland 1979'
12th Aug 2022
This archival recording by Clark Terry and his classic Big B-A-D Band showcases the trumpeter on top form with a selection of arrangements by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Phil Woods and more.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 11th August 2022
11th Aug 2022
The latest jazz releases include duets by Barre Phillips and György Kurtág Jr, jazz vocalist Noriko Miyamoto reissued on Barely Breaking Even, and a new offering from Norwegian prog-rockers Motorpsycho.
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The Bad Plus on the band's new chapter
10th Aug 2022
We sat down with Reid Anderson, David King, Chris Speed and Ben Monder to chat about the latest incarnation of The Bad Plus, their new self-titled album, and plans for the band going forward.
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5 Essential Jaco Pastorius recordings
9th Aug 2022
We recommend some of our favourite recordings by the enigmatic electric bassist, from his solo records to contributions in studio sessions.
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Kokoroko, 'Could We Be More'
5th Aug 2022
Following up their successful 2019 self-titled EP, the London octet draw on their love of Afrobeat and contemporary jazz sounds for their diverse debut full-length album.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 4th August 2022
4th Aug 2022
The latest jazz releases include a reissue of Dave Holland's seminal Conference of the Birds, London collective Kokoroko's Could We Be More, and Italian library music-inspired tunes from Lorenzo Morresi & Tenderlonious.
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The Jazz Chart - July 2022
1st Aug 2022
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for July, including new entries from Jasmine Myra, Steve Baker and Gard Nilssen.
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Blind Spot, 'Frontmirror'
29th Jul 2022
The guitar-led jazz trio bring formless ambient and psychedelic blues rock sounds to their JazzSick Records debut, led by up-and-coming axeman Philipp Wisser.
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Blind Spot
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th July 2022
28th Jul 2022
This week's pick of new jazz releases includes the debut of young nu-jazz duo DOMi & JD BECK, two archival releases of MPS Records, and reissues from Marcus Miller.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - August 2022
26th Jul 2022
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the August 2022 issue include London collective Kokoroko's debut album, ACT Music's Charles Mingus centenary concert, and Steve Tibbetts' Hellbound Train anthology.
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J Jazz and Beyond: Favourites from Barely Breaking Even (BBE) Music
24th Jul 2022
We take a look at some of our favourite jazz releases from British independent label Barely Breaking Even, from their J Jazz Masterclass series to archival reissues and new music from current artists.
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Ronnie Foster, 'Reboot'
22nd Jul 2022
Reboot finds Ronnie Foster returning to Blue Note with an irresistable set of originals (and one cover), for his first album in 36 years.
