Jazz Reviews
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Nubya Garcia - Odyssey
27th Sep 2024
Nubya Garcia's long awaited new album showcases her evolution through jazz, R&B, and dub. Collaborations with Joe Armon-Jones and Esperanza Spalding add depth, while tracks like 'The Seer' blend danceable rhythms with box-fresh improvisations.
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Odyssey
Esperanza Spalding (vocals), Nubya Garcia (music production, tenor saxophone), Chineke! Orchestra (strings), Joe Armon-Jones (piano, keyboards), Daniel Casimir (double bass), Sam Jones (drums), Jansen Santana (percussion), Richie (vocals), Sheila Maurice-Grey (trumpet, flugelhorn), Rosie Turton (trombone), Georgia Anne Muldrow (vocals), James Douglas (cello)
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Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado - Za Górami
20th Sep 2024
A remarkably nuanced and moving collection of songs from across the globe from vocalist Alice Zawadzki, in trio with Fred Thomas and Misha Mullov-Abbado.
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Orlando le Fleming & Romantic Funk - Wandering Talk
13th Sep 2024
Bassist and composer Orlando le Fleming's band Romantic Funk fully delivers on the promise of the first two albums with Wandering Talk, a varied collection of le Fleming orignals, played with dazzling virtuosity by the likes of Tom Cawley (piano/keys), James Maddren (drums), Nathaniel Facey (saxophone) and Philip Dizack (trumpet)... plus a very starry guest vocalist.
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Meshell Ndegeocello - No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin
16th Aug 2024
Meshell Ndegeocello's celebration of the Harlem-born writer and civil rights activist is both an homage and a call to action, urging listeners to engage with Baldwin’s ideas and the urgent social issues which they address.
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Meshell Ndegeocello
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Pat Metheny - MoonDial
26th Jul 2024
A warm and inviting solo recording from the great American guitarist sets his latest album apart from anything released in his career so far.
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Tomasz Stańko Quartet - September Night
19th Jul 2024
This unreleased live recording from the late Polish trumpet master is a contemplative piece that captures the serene and reflective atmosphere of an autumn evening.
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Louis Armstrong - Louis in London
11th Jul 2024
This newly released archive of BBC recordings from 1968 is a remarkable showcase of Satchmo's enduring talent and charisma, offering a vibrant and nostalgic glimpse into the jazz legend's live performance prowess during his final years.
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Norma Winstone & Kit Downes - Outpost of Dreams
4th Jul 2024
The senior voice in British jazz joins forces with one of the country's most tasteful pianists for a profound dialogue of equals, delicately articulated and brimming with atmospheric nuance.
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Outpost of Dreams
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
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Julius Rodriguez - Evergreen
27th Jun 2024
The versatile "jazz pop-hop" prodigy's new album reflects his desire to remain dynamic and adaptable, much like the verdant plant that inspired its name.
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Vidya - Adi Shakti
21st Jun 2024
The Swedish-Indian vocalist triumphs over grief with indispensable confidence, lending a reliable strength of character for her musical collaborators (Jon Fält, Magnus Bergström and Rob Luft) to take in and enjoy.
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Vidya
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Jasper Høiby - 3Elements: Like Water
13th Jun 2024
For the second chapter in a new trilogy of trio albums with changing personnel, the ex-Phronesis leader and bass player continues on a wild dance through nature and time.
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Arooj Aftab - Night Reign
7th Jun 2024
The bewitching new album from the Pakistani-American vocalist merges boundaries between traditional folk, jazz and other global sounds, resulting in an embalming and all-encompassing musical canvas.
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Ron Miles - Old Main Chapel
31st May 2024
This live recording made over a decade ago sees the cornet player, who sadly passed away during the pandemic, join forces with long-term collaborators Bill Frisell and Brian Blade for a nuanced performance of subtle delicacy and emotional gravitas.
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Old Main Chapel
Ron Miles
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Sean Khan - Presents The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble
24th May 2024
In a fitting nod to his Celtic heritage and eclectic taste, the Broken Beat pioneer revisits some of the most famous British folk rock tracks of the '60s and '70s with a band that refreshingly combines rising young stars and legends who reflect the spirit of the times.
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Arild Andersen / Daniel Sommer / Rob Luft - As Time Passes
17th May 2024
An impromptu meeting between this trio of gifted musicians perfectly combines their international skillsets into an experience greater than the sum of its parts, in what marks the first chapter of an ongoing trilogy for the upcoming Danish drummer.
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Gregory Groover Jr. - Lovabye
10th May 2024
The new album from the tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator (and his first on Criss Cross) consists of an emotive series of original compositions, supported by a stellar cast of ensemble players.
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Gregory Groover Jr.
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Jasmine Myra - Rising
2nd May 2024
The Leeds-based musician's sophomore album is a convincing reminder of her skills as bandleader, composer and soloist. Expanding on a message of quiet strength and resilience, this unique talent is truly coming into her own.
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Charlie Pyne Quartet - Nature is a Mother
26th Apr 2024
This nurturing second album from the double bassist and vocalist is a beaming ray of sunshine, with uplifting songs that herald the coming of spring.
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Charlie Pyne Quartet
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Sonny Rollins, 'A Night At The "Village Vanguard"'
24th Apr 2024
Following a reissue of this exemplary live date in all its glory, we examine the recording which features the great saxophonist during one of the most dynamic and powerful stages of his improvisational development.
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Ill Considered - Precipice
19th Apr 2024
The London-based trio return to their stripped back roots, combining riotous free improvisation and deep grooves.
