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New and Upcoming Jazz Vinyl - 30th April 2021
30th Apr 2021
Recent and upcoming additions to the Presto Jazz vinyl catalogue include this year's best ECM recordings, a reissued recording from Avishai Cohen featuring a young Shai Maestro, and low-down jazz-funk from Snarky Puppy guitarist Mark Lettieri.
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Gretchen Parlato - Flor
23rd Apr 2021
After a short hiatus, vocalist Gretchen Parlato returns with her first studio recording in five years, with an album that reflects both on her own past and her newfound motherhood.
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Gretchen Parlato
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 23rd April 2021
23rd Apr 2021
Our latest picks for jazz new releases include a triple-bill of ECM recordings, American Songbook tunes from Lilly-Ann Hertzman and piano/vocal duets on Edition Records, among others.
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Ellington, Mingus & Roach - Money Jungle
21st Apr 2021
One of the most exciting trio recordings in jazz, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Max Roach's Money Jungle is the sound of three super-sized egos thrashing out their differences in the studio.
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Hedvig Mollestad Trio - Ding Dong. You're Dead.
16th Apr 2021
After her solo debut last year, Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad returns to her tried-and-true trio for another explosive release.
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Hedvig Mollestad Trio
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 16th April 2021
16th Apr 2021
Recent picks from our jazz catalogue include Avishai Cohen with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, a quartet led by Evan Parker, and soul-jazz fronted by pianist Jon Batiste.
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Episode 15: Clarinet Chronicles with Julian Bliss
11th Apr 2021
The Presto Music Podcast dips its toe into the world of jazz as clarinettist Julian Bliss charts the history of the instrument since the late eighteenth century.
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Dr. Lonnie Smith - Breathe
9th Apr 2021
The Hammond B3 master's latest mostly-live record is an unashamedly fun listen, with a novel addition to the proceedings in the form of an Iggy Pop collaboration.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 8th April 2021
8th Apr 2021
Gretchen Parlato's 'comeback' record, a couple of excellent solo piano albums and jazz renditions of Ennio Morricone are among our picks for this week's new release round-up.
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Jihye Lee - Daring Mind
2nd Apr 2021
The Seoul-born New York resident makes a confident return on her fittingly titled sophomore release. Jihye Lee's sharp ear for arrangement, melody and dynamics make for an endlessly entertaining listen.
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Sean Jones (trumpet), Alan Ferber
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 1st April 2021
1st Apr 2021
This week's new release picks include the latest from Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad, a celebration of the music of Bill Evans, and Afro-Peruvian inspired music played with a modern jazz quintet.
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Logan Richardson on 'Afrofuturism'
30th Mar 2021
We sat down with saxophonist and producer Logan Richardson, to talk about the creative process for his new album Afrofuturism, working with Whirlwind Recordings and his big plans for 2021.
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Oscar Peterson - Night Train
29th Mar 2021
Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson's most well-regarded album sees him showcasing his bebop chops while paying homage to his beginnings as the 'King Inside of Swing'.
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Shez Raja - Tales from the Punjab
26th Mar 2021
Master bassist Shez Raja travels to the Indian sub-continent to rediscover his roots and engineer a brilliant meeting between eastern and western schools of improvisation.
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Veronica Swift - This Bitter Earth
19th Mar 2021
Vocalist Veronica Swift's second record with Mack Avenue tackles some much wider-spread themes such as sexism, racism and misinformation on her excellent follow-up to 2019's Confessions.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 18th March 2021
18th Mar 2021
Futuristic jazz-hop, improvised electroacoustic music and classical guitar works composed by Pat Metheny are among our favourite recent releases in this week's round-up.
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Grammy Winners 2021
15th Mar 2021
Matt introduces the winning jazz albums from this year's ceremony, which took place last night in Los Angeles.
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Michael Janisch on managing Whirlwind Recordings
13th Mar 2021
We sat down with bassist and Whirlwind Recordings label boss Michael Janisch to discuss his beginnings in music, and how managing a label can present new challenges every year.
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Cameron Graves - Seven
12th Mar 2021
Growing up in LA's bustling rock and metal scene, Cameron Graves channels these influences into his intense new album, Seven.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 11th March 2021
11th Mar 2021
A live set of Anthony Braxton, solo saxophone pieces and world-fusion jazz are amongst our picks for this week's new release round-up.
