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Charlie Parker at 100: Essential Recordings
29th Aug 2020
Celebrating the genius of Charlie Parker on his 100th birthday, we assess the man's essential recordings.
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Gregory Porter - All Rise
28th Aug 2020
Gregory Porter's latest studio album is his most celebratory yet. Returning listeners will no doubt appreciate the allusions to past successes like Take Me to the Alley and Liquid Spirit, while this lush new studio orchestra and powerful songs will delight new and old fans alike.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th August 2020
28th Aug 2020
This week's new additions to the Presto Jazz catalogue include a hefty jazz epic from trumpeter Markus Stockhausen, Charlie Parker arranged for solo jazz guitar, and brass-led Latin jazz.
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Bill Frisell - Valentine
21st Aug 2020
Bill Frisell's new record gives us the most succinct version of the veteran guitarist's recent sound to date, in a stripped-down trio format. However, there's still plenty to enjoy with this familiar sound.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 20th August 2020
20th Aug 2020
This week's recommended recordings include Rudresh Mahanthappa's Hero Trio, a 'lost' septet recording from the one and only Miles Davis, and standards by Thomas Fonnesbaek and Justin Kauflin, among others.
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Jazz Fusion
19th Aug 2020
In the latest Jazz Genre Guide we look at the nebulous world of fusion, focussing on the explosion of new sounds coming out of Miles Davis and associates from the late 60's through to the mid 70s.
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Miles Davis (trumpet), Don Alias (congas), Jumma Santos (shaker), Chick Corea (piano), Bennie Maupin (bass clarinet), Wayne Shorter (soprano saxophone), Dave Holland (bass), Larry Young (piano), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Joe Zawinul (piano), John McLaughlin (guitar), Lenny White (drums), Harvey Brooks (bass guitar), Jumma Santos (congas), Don Alias (drums), Dave Holland (bass guitar), Lenny White (percussion), Billy Cobham (drums), Airto Moreira (percussion)
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Immanuel Wilkins - Omega
14th Aug 2020
Omega is both a bold and personal statement for the young saxophonist, backed by a trio of accomplished up-and-coming players on his debut record.
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Jazz Hi-Res Round-Up - 14th August 2020
14th Aug 2020
Josh highlights some new additions to the Presto Jazz digital catalogue, all available as crisp high-definition downloads, including the final album from sax legend Jimmy Heath, an archival release from Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, and many more.
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John Abercrombie - Timeless
11th Aug 2020
John Abercrombie's debut put the guitarist in the company of Jan Hammer and Jack DeJohnette for a sequence of contrasting mood pieces, from the fiery to the ethereal, and helped cement the ECM sound.
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Hedvig Mollestad - Ekhidna
7th Aug 2020
Hedvig Mollestad’s latest studio offering is jazz-rock fusion, with an emphasis on the rock. With a selection of dynamic pieces and fierce energy, there’s both awesome riffs and deep complexity to be found in Mollestad’s music.
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Hedvig Mollestad (guitar)
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th August 2020
7th Aug 2020
This week's new releases include up-and-coming trumpeter James Copus, socially conscious jazz from Immanuel Wilkins, and a melodic free jazz trio, among others.
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Paul Motian Trio - It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago
7th Aug 2020
Paul Motian’s seminal trio record with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano showcased the key components of Motian’s classic quintet with some forward-thinking twilit jazz, proving to be one of the most important releases of all the trio’s careers.
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Per Oddvar Johansen - The Quiet Cormorant
31st Jul 2020
Norwegian drummer Per Oddvar Johansen’s latest record sees his trio exploring vastness and introspection with a minimal palette.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 31st July 2020
31st Jul 2020
This week's new release round-up includes a tribute to the old-school by Black Art Jazz Collective, a reunion after twenty-five years for Joshua Redman and friends, and rewarding free jazz from Collage Project.
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Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Song Book
27th Jul 2020
Ella Fitzgerald’s take on classic Cole Porter tunes served not only as the beginning of the now-legendary Verve Records, but a springboard for the singer that reinvigorated her mid-career.
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Bab L' Bluz - Nayda!
23rd Jul 2020
One of the most thrilling releases to pass across our desks in recent months, in any genre, Bab L' Bluz's Nayda! is the sound of Morocco's youth reclaiming their heritage, powered by a love of the blues.
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Jazz Vinyl Round-Up - Whirlwind Recordings
17th Jul 2020
This week, we go through some of the latest vinyl releases from diverse London-based label Whirlwind Recordings.
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TRIO IVOIRE XX - Enchanted Forest
16th Jul 2020
Trio Ivoire's twentieth anniversary record is a celebration of their well-honed fusion of West African music and European jazz, with new guest collaborators and intriguing arrangements to boot.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up 10th July 2020
10th Jul 2020
This week's round-up includes new recordings by the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, bluegrass fusion from Yo-Yo Ma & friends, and a collection of solo pieces by Nordic tubist Daniel Herskedal, among others.
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Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage
9th Jul 2020
Herbie Hancock's nautical concept album remains some of the eminent pianist and composer's most enduring work from his early period, a culmination of his time spent with Miles Davis and honing his sound on the prestigious Blue Note label.
