Jazz Recommendations
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th July 2024
12th Jul 2024
A long-awaited reissue from Louis Moholo-Moholo, Chick and Béla's last outing, a live recording of an avant-garde double bass and piano duo, calming Nordic tones and a smorgasbord of Dutch delicacies, concocted by a master percussionist...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th July 2024
5th Jul 2024
A "Sassy" centenary with Zara McFarlane, Ian Shaw & Tony Kofi's recent stint celebrates Strayhorn in Soho, a duo of West African kora and Danish drums, strong French vibes arrive via the States and a guitar hero joins one of the North's finest jazz outfits...
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - July 2024
2nd Jul 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the July 2024 issue include new music from Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, Sean Khan, Zara McFarlane, David Murray, Tomeka Reid and Katherine Windfield, as well as archive and reissue releases from John Abercrombie, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 28th June 2024
28th Jun 2024
A triumphantly wacky return from Hiatus Kaiyote, a young British trumpeter explores his faith, one of Cannonball Adderley's last romps, a big band tribute honours Chick Corea, Randy Brecker stars on a long-lost recording from a New York veteran and a Korean jazz orchestrator reflects on her cultural heritage...
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An ECM Luminessence Showdown
26th Jun 2024
The latest batch of audiophile vinyl reissues from the visionary European label includes sought-after classics from Kenny Wheeler and Azimuth, featuring John Taylor & Norma Winstone.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 21st June 2024
21st Jun 2024
Soothing psychedelic sounds emanate from Manchester, audacious South African trombone in the township tradition, a British piano trio expertly honours Carla Bley, Johnny Griffin is resurrected on a live recording from Spain and McCoy Tyner receives a Latin big band interpretation...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 14th June 2024
14th Jun 2024
A modern orchestral-jazz crossover project encapsulating the spirit of London, a great American tenorist's vivifying quartet, the alternative sound world of a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and songwriter, funky vintage sounds by way of Tel Aviv and a rhythmic adventure you won't soon forget...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 7th June 2024
7th Jun 2024
An exclusive new live release from GoGo Penguin, some previously unheard late Stan Getz, the hottest upcoming Norwegian group, a seasoned American professional breaks new ground, plus further insight into a unique chapter in Elton Dean's career...
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - June 2024
3rd Jun 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the June 2024 issue include new music from Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer, Jasmine Myra, Ron Miles, Julie Sasoon, Lother Ohlmeier & Mia Ohlmeier, Wadada Leo Smith & Amina Claudine Myers, Jack Walrath and Vasilis Xenopolous & Paul Edis Quartet, as well as archive and reissue releases from Ron Carter, Harold Land, Shelly Manne, Pepe de Lucía & Paco de Lucía, Cal Tjader and Cootie Williams.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 31st May 2024
31st May 2024
A radical American double bassist, atmospheric trombone textures from Denmark, the UK's most versatile saxophonist and his trio, a peak at the contemporary Stockholm scene and some gypsy jazz inspired by a soundtrack of Italian classics...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 24th May 2024
24th May 2024
Swedish hypno-jazz with strings, an Anglo-South African celebration, an authentic and vulnerable singer-songwriter and friends, a pillow-talking saxophonist and two old pals from London offering their take on the theme of 'home'...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 17th May 2024
17th May 2024
A multi-disciplinary pianist dipping his toe in the world of classical music, the UK's fiercest Afro-jazz ensemble add a famous face to their line up, a cinematic Swedish jazz orchestra led by an amateur angler, unheard live material from a West Coast drummer and a pair of AACM-associates take us on a trip round one of Manhattan's most famous landmarks...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 10th May 2024
9th May 2024
The return of a contemporary superstar is met by the arrival of a new Swedish vocalist, a long-lost recording between two former ECM bandmates, the comeback of the UK's leading quartet and an exclusive reissue of 2020's lauded Blue Note Re:imagined compilation...
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - May 2024
6th May 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the May 2024 issue include new music from Equal Spirits, Amaro Freitas, Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch and Mark Lockheart, as well as Record Store Day releases from Cannonball Adderley, Yusef Lateef, Sun Ra, Art Tatum and Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 3rd May 2024
3rd May 2024
Folklore is the name of the game this week, with two new releases that capture the magic of this sceptred isle from a mystical Northern ensemble and a critically acclaimed Scottish pianist. Elsewhere, a pair of sensitive European trios (including one that swaps their drummer for a clarinettist) plus a sensational UK diva with some stories to tell...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 26th April 2024
26th Apr 2024
A Snarky Puppy member tries his hand at writing for string orchestra, a brilliant Danish pianist steps up to the plate and two new releases in Verve's Great Women of Song series are complemented by a talented young entry onto the European scene... and more!
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 19th April 2024
19th Apr 2024
Traditional Celtic folk, bombastic Brazilian brilliance, a self-assured Swedish drummer and a pair of new additions to the Blue Note roster...
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 12th April 2024
12th Apr 2024
A first-rate double bass duo, a modern day supergroup from West Africa, a sultry Korean-born jazz crooner, mysterious Irish vocals and an astute Edinburgh-based trio with an unpredictable pulse...
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - April 2024
8th Apr 2024
Jazzwise Editor's Choices from the April 2024 issue include new music from Melissa Aldana, Doncaster Jazz Alumni, Flo & The Murmurs, Ruth Goller, James Brandon Lewis, Kjetil Mulelid, Chris Potter and Trio HLK, as well as archive and reissue releases from Alice Coltrane, Roberta Flack, Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Osmar Milito and Tom Zé.
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Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th April 2024
5th Apr 2024
New music from a hard-bop supergroup, a humanistic piano trio, rustic Nordic fiddle jazz, sax-led reflections tinged with a European aesthetic and some '80s Nina...
