Jazz Reviews
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The Blues and the Abstract Truth
28th Jun 2021
One of the unsung trailblazers of 60s jazz, Oliver Nelson's The Blues and the Abstract Truth is some of his most widely-remembered work, and just so happens to feature a killer line-up including Eric Dolphy and Freddie Hubbard. We take a look back at Nelson's unique, contemporary interpretation of the blues.
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Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra - Tales from the Jacquard
25th Jun 2021
The Nottingham-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader debuts his ambitious Jazz Orchestra project with an excellent full-length debut, including a three-part jazz suite inspired by the East Midlands lace industry.
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Cande y Paulo
18th Jun 2021
Following their online debut as a viral YouTube sensation, the Argentinian pair's first full-length record covers a wide breadth of material with an elegantly minimalist approach.
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Julian Lage - Squint
11th Jun 2021
The maestro of modern jazz guitar makes his Blue Note debut with a selection of Americana-infused originals.
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Dave Holland - Another Land
4th Jun 2021
The veteran bassist produces a tour-de-force of funky guitar trio jazz.
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Mdou Moctar - Afrique Victime
28th May 2021
The Nigerien singer, songwriter and electric guitarist unleashes his fiery sixth full-length record, in some of the most spirited rock music you'll hear all year.
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Thomas Strønen, Ayumi Tanaka & Marthe Lea - Bayou
21st May 2021
Thomas Strønen and Ayumi Tanaka of Time Is a Blind Guide join with multireedist and vocalist Marthe Lea for the meditative 'Bayou'.
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Sons of Kemet - Black to the Future
14th May 2021
The London quartet's follow-up to 2018's stellar Your Queen Is a Reptile is a fearless evolution for the band both musically and thematically; exploring contemporary social struggles with a variety of guest vocal features and expanding their sound with dense arrangements.
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Sons of Kemet (group), Joshua Idehen (vocals), Eddie Hick (drums), Steve Williamson (tenor saxophone), Tom Skinner (drums), Theon Cross (tuba), Shabaka Hutchings (woodwinds), Moor Mother (vocals), Angel Bat Dawid (vocals), Kojey Radical (vocals), Lianne La Havas (vocals), D Double E (vocals), Cassie Kinoshi (alto saxophone), Nathaniel Cross (trombone), Ife Ogunjobi (trumpet), Kebbi Williams (tenor saxophone)
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Hafez Modirzadeh - Facets
7th May 2021
Saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh's latest exploration into microtonal tuning systems proves to be both a fascinating look into his unique compositional approach, and a highly personal homage to his Persian ancestry.
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Hafez Modirzadeh
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Charles Lloyd & The Marvels - Tone Poem
30th Apr 2021
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd takes on Monk and Coleman via bluesy Americana with his quintet The Marvels, featuring Bill Frisell.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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R+R=NOW - LIVE
5th Mar 2021
Keyboardist Robert Glasper brings together the cream of the modern jazz crop with R+R=NOW's 'LIVE', a killer live recording featuring the likes of Christian Scott and Derrick Hodge.
