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Koichi Matsukaze Trio, 'At the Room 427'
21st Jan 2022
The latest in Barely Breaking Even's 'J Jazz Masterclass' series is an intimate trio set recorded in a university classroom, featuring some of the Japanese jazz scene's early free jazz experiments.
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New and Upcoming Vinyl - January 2022
20th Jan 2022
The latest additions to our growing jazz vinyl catalogue include greatest-hits compilations from Glenn Miller and Ella Fitzgerald, reissues of Don Cherry and Johnny Hodges, and early recordings by Charles Mingus.
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The Bad Plus, 'These Are the Vistas'
18th Jan 2022
With contemporary rock covers and a similarly punkish attitude, These Are the Vistas was the record that put jazz trio The Bad Plus on the map.
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Andrea Motis, 'Colors & Shadows'
14th Jan 2022
The young trumpeter-vocalist championed by Quincy Jones joins forces with the WDR Big Band Cologne for an excellent Latin jazz-infused release.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 13th January 2022
13th Jan 2022
The latest new jazz releases include an album of solo recordings by pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, a reissue of the controversial Coltrane album "Live" at the Village Vanguard, and the debut release from South London carnival band Kinetika Bloco.
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2021 Goodbyes
7th Jan 2022
A short video tribute remembering some of the musicians who died during 2021.
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Nadav Berkovits, 'Waking the Heart'
7th Jan 2022
The young Jerusalem-based pianist makes his bold debut on Ubuntu Music, with a sextet of equally bright up-and-comers and solid original tunes.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 6th January 2022
6th Jan 2022
Our pick of the latest jazz releases include instrumental psychedelic soul from Anemoia, reinterpretations of pianist Winifred Atwell, and young trumpeter-vocalist Andrea Motis alongside the WDR Big Band Cologne.
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The Jazz Chart - December 2021
5th Jan 2022
Our 25 best-selling titles across all formats for December, including new entries from Makaya McCraven, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Oscar Peterson.
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Mark Kavuma and Ruben Fox on Kinetika Bloco and Banger Factory Records
4th Jan 2022
We caught up with the London-based trumpet and sax players to talk about Mark's new imprint Banger Factory Records and the two's involvement with London carnival band Kinetika Bloco.
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Kinetika Bloco, Kaidi Akinnibi, Sheila Maurice-Grey, Reuben James, Nubya Garcia (saxophone), Ife Ogunjobi, Richie Seivwright, Marlon Hibbert, Mark Kavuma (trumpet), Claude Deppa, Lilly Carassik, Misha Fox, Ruben Fox (saxophone), Andy Grappy, Artie Zaitz, Shayanna Dyer Harris
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Pharoah Sanders, 'Karma'
27th Dec 2021
The saxophonist's 1969 album distilled much of the knowledge gained from his time playing with John Coltrane, furthering the sounds of avant-garde jazz to spiritual new territories.
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Non-Jazz Favourites from 2021
23rd Dec 2021
Josh and Matt look back over 2021 and pick out some of their favourite releases from outside their normal jazz wheelhouse.
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Johnathan Blake, 'Homeward Bound'
17th Dec 2021
The American drummer debuts his new 'Pentad' quintet, featuring young rising stars Joel Ross and Immanuel Wilkins, on a set of inspired originals.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 16th December 2021
16th Dec 2021
Our pick of the latest jazz releases includes new music from John Zorn, archival releases from Ornette Coleman and Archie Shepp, and John Coltrane interpreted by saxophonist Dave Liebman.
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Jazz Recordings of the Year - Winners 2021
10th Dec 2021
After much deliberation, we are thrilled to reveal our top five Jazz Recordings of the Year.
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Bill Charlap Trio, 'Street of Dreams'
10th Dec 2021
Bill Charlap and his long-standing trio swing their way through a selection of American Songbook tunes, including charts from Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, and Kenny Burrell. Unmissable for fans of straight-ahead piano trio jazz.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 9th December 2021
9th Dec 2021
Our picks for the latest jazz releases include new music from Hedvig Mollestad, and archival live recordings from Bud Powell and Oscar Peterson.
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Tokyo Glow: Japanese City Pop Selected by DJ Notoya
7th Dec 2021
Explore the sounds of 1980s Japanese 'city pop', a style that combined the sounds of soft rock, jazz and R&B, on this new compilation from We Want Sounds.
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Makaya McCraven, 'Deciphering the Message'
3rd Dec 2021
Drummer and bandleader Makaya McCraven creatively samples recordings from Blue Note's vast catalogue, combining recordings by Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter and more with contributions from contemporary artists.
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Jazzy Christmas Favourites From Presto Music
2nd Dec 2021
Some of our favourite Christmas jazz recordings, old and new. Including new releases and reissues by Norah Jones, Michael Bublé and Till Brönner, as well as classics from Vince Guaraldi, Frank Sinatra, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
