Jazz Guides
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Jazz Noir
16th Aug 2023
Highlighting the most prolific uses of that gritty and moody style which emerged during the mid-1950s, often accompanying Hollywood movies of the period, think fast-paced crime capers and car chases – our genre guide is action-packed!
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Sweet Smell Of Success
Elmer Bernstein, Jack Marsh (bassoon), John Williams (piano), Shelly Manne (drum), Lloyd Ulyate (trombone), Conte Candoli (trumpet), Pete Candoli (trumpet), Ray Linn (trumpet), Chico Hamilton (drums), Paul Horn (clarinet), Carson Smith (guitar), Fred Katz (cello), Chico Hamilton Quintet, Sinclair Lott (tenor saxophone) Leo Shuken, Jack Hayes, Elmer Berstein
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Sacred Jazz
9th Aug 2023
We untangle the gospel roots of the many devout offerings musicians have made over the past decades for our latest genre guide, as jazz goes to church!
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Nordic Jazz
12th Jul 2023
Our latest genre guide explores the best jazz Norway has to offer, from the early days of ECM-pioneer Jan Garbarek plus legendary vocalists Karin Krog and Radka Toneff, all the way to contemporary masters of the field such as Mette Henriette and Daniel Herskedal.
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Charles Mingus - Changes: The Complete 1970s Atlantic Recordings
21st Jun 2023
Celebrating the centenary of one of jazz’s most formidable personalities, this boxed set gathers all seven studio releases from the master’s overlooked final years as bandleader.
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk's Bright(est) Moments
14th Jun 2023
We explore the work of the iconoclastic multi-instrumentalist over the course of his intensely active career on the jazz scene.
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Oh Yeah
Charles Mingus (piano), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (flute), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (tenor saxophone), Jimmy Knepper (trombone), Dannie Richmond (drums), Booker Ervin (tenor saxophone), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (saxophone), Jimmie Knepper (trombone), Doug Watkins (bass)
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Latin Jazz - Part Two
7th Jun 2023
In the second part of our Jazz Genre Guide, we explore the ecstatic rhythms of salsa before reflecting on the fusion stylings of Return To Forever and noting several contemporary performers who are crushing it on the current scene.
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Latin Jazz - Part One
23rd May 2023
Our latest Jazz Genre Guide explores some of the essential recordings made amongst the early years of Latin Jazz as musicians took influence from the rich cultures of Cuba and Brazil during the post-war period.
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South Of The Border: The Verve Latin-Jazz Sides
Charlie Parker, Machito Orchestra, Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra, Roy Haynes (drums), Luis Miranda (conga), Teddy Kotick (upright bass), Walter Bishop, Jr. (piano), Jose Mangual (bongos), Charlie Parker Sextet, Charlie Parker Septet, Flip Phillips
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Firefly: The Music of Emily Remler
16th Mar 2023
We take a look back at the all-too-brief career of this unsung hero of electric jazz guitar.
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The Ones That Got Away 2022 - Jazz, World & More
23rd Dec 2022
Matt and Josh sat down to reflect on their favourite releases of 2022 from outside our usual jazz wheelhouse, as well as some great albums we missed along the way.
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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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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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Jazz highlights from Nonesuch Records
11th Oct 2022
We take a look at some recent highlights from the eclectic label Nonesuch Records' jazz catalogue, including Brad Mehldau, Tigran Hamasyan and Cécile McLorin Salvant.
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New releases and classic reissues from ECM Records
13th Sep 2022
We take a look at recent and upcoming releases from ECM Records, with albums from Keith Jarrett, John Scofield, Wolfert Brederode, and many more.
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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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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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Essential recordings from Mack Avenue Music Group
12th Jul 2022
We recommend some of our favourite artists from the past and present roster of Detroit's finest jazz label, Mack Avenue Music Group.
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1960's Impulse: Essential Mainstream Jazz
5th Jul 2022
We take a look back at some of our favourite mainstream jazz releases from the early Impulse! Records catalogue - from Shirley Scott, to Duke Ellington and Gil Evans.
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The New Wave of Jazz: Free and Avant-Garde Sounds of 1960's Impulse! Records
27th Jun 2022
We take a look back at the first decade of Impulse! Records' influential output, and recommend some of our favourites from groundbreaking artists exploring free, avant-garde and spiritual jazz sounds.
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Ascension
John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders (tenor saxophone), John Tchicai (alto saxophone), Marion Brown (alto saxophone), Dewey Johnson (trumpet), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Archie Shepp (tenor saxophone), Elvin Jones (drums), McCoy Tyner (piano), Jimmy Garrison (upright bass), Art Davis (upright bass)
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10 Essential Blue Note Albums: 1950s
19th Jun 2022
We recommend some of our favourite recordings from a heavily influential period in an equally important record label's catalogue.
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6 Essential Joe Lovano Recordings
10th May 2022
We take a look back at some of our favourite albums by American saxophonist Joe Lovano, from his mid-90s recordings with Blue Note to recent work with ECM.
