Jazz Reviews

Max Marsillo - Short Stories

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

The Ohio drummer makes his La Reserve debut in Short Stories, a blend of influences across a range of original compositions written and arranged for his guitar quartet.

Fabia Mantwill Orchestra - In.Sight

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Taking inspiration from rich arrangements and cinematic scores, the Berlin bandleader teams up with Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Greek composer Magdalini Giannikou for her most ambitious orchestral jazz project to date.

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Emma Smith - Bitter Orange

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK singer delves deep into the traditional world of vocal jazz, collating together classic melodies in an intimate and cabaret-style trio setting.

Theon Cross - Affirmations: Live At The Blue Note New York

11th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK tuba player presents his latest album capturing performances from his debut at the Blue Note New York.

Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The American pianist releases his third ECM album and returns to a traditional trio setting, exploring original compositions alongside arrangements of twentieth-century jazz tunes.

Alex Sipiagin - Reverberations

27th Jun 2025by Dan Spirrett

Reverberations, the fourteenth album from renowned Russian-born jazz trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, highlights his ongoing growth as a bandleader and composer. The album weaves together Sipiagin’s original compositions with fresh interpretations of jazz standards, creating a dynamic and engaging release.

GoGo Penguin - Necessary Fictions

20th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

In keeping with their signature genre-defying sound the pioneering jazz trio return with their latest album, leaning further into the use of modular synthesisers and making this their most collaborative project yet.

Ahmad Jamal At The Pershing: But Not For Me

18th Jun 2025by Dan Spirrett

Recorded at Chicago’s Pershing Lounge in 1958 with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier, the album features eight tracks selected from forty-three recorded that night and showcases Jamal’s minimalist style and dynamic trio interplay.

Brandee Younger - Gadabout Season

13th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

The harpist continues to push boundaries and promote her instrument in the world of jazz, featuring Alice Coltrane's very own harp on her latest release.

Danny Grissett - Travelogue

6th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

Inspired by the travelling experiences and reflections of a jazz artist out on the road, the American pianist is joined by drummer Bill Stewart and bassist Vicente Archer in his new trio album Travelogue.

Keith Jarrett - New Vienna

30th May 2025by Maddy Allison

The piano legend presents another unreleased concert recording from the ECM archives, as part of the celebrations for his eightieth birthday earlier this month.

Jimmy Smith - Back At The Chicken Shack

28th May 2025by Dan Spirrett

Back at the Chicken Shack is a landmark 1963 soul jazz album, showcasing the virtuosic Hammond organ talents of Jimmy Smith. Performing alongside Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell, this album is full of bluesy grooves, soulful melodies, and impeccable quartet chemistry.

Snowpoet - Heartstrings

23rd May 2025by Maddy Allison

London-based duo Snowpoet present their new album Heartstrings, an immersive collection of compositions that artfully bridge the gap between acoustic and electric sounds.

Various Artists - Chet Baker Re:imagined

16th May 2025by Maddy Allison

A selection of artists unite from around the world to celebrate the music of trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, seventy years after he released his famous album Chet Baker Sings.

Brandon Woody - For The Love Of It All

9th May 2025by Maddy Allison

Baltimore trumpet player Brandon Woody delivers a striking debut album, with music designed to move, liberate and inspire connection. Through six original pieces, Woody transports listeners with the help of his band, Upendo.

Emmalisa Hallander - Out of Reach

2nd May 2025by Maddy Allison

Up-and-coming Swedish vocalist Emmalisa Hallander releases her second album Out of Reach, a collection of unique originals that hark back to the vocal jazz sounds of the mid-twentieth century.

Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'

30th Apr 2025by Dan Spirrett

More than sixty years old, Walkin’ remains a landmark album in jazz history. Recorded in 1954, it features Miles Davis leading top musicians in both quintet and sextet formats and played a crucial role in shaping the hard bop genre that Davis helped to define.

Joe Lovano - Homage

25th Apr 2025by Dan Spirrett

Titan saxophonist Joe Lovano blends exploratory improvisation and lyrical depth with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio, featuring long-form originals that are expertly produced by ECM legend Manfred Eicher.

Hakan Başar - Maiden Voyage

18th Apr 2025by Maddy Allison

Recording his debut album at only fifteen years old, Hakan Başar is a jazz pianist that should be on everyone’s radar (if he isn’t already). Now at twenty, he presents his new album Maiden Voyage with Red Records, a fantastic collection of familiar tunes that have been adapted and reshaped for his piano trio.

Paolo Fresu - Kind of MILES

11th Apr 2025by Maddy Allison

Paolo Fresu crafts a theatrical concert surrounding the legacy of Miles Davis, featuring classic material and brand new originals composed by Fresu himself. Separated into acoustic and electric sets, the Italian trumpeter and his ensemble celebrate the spirit and musical genius of the Prince of Darkness, all whilst keeping it personal and innovative.