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New Release Round-Up - 6th June 2025
6th Jun 2025
From Matt Johnson's cosmic jazz to spiritual piano work from Isaiah J. Thompson, this week has plenty of new music to bring us into June.
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Keith Jarrett - New Vienna
30th May 2025
The piano legend presents another unreleased concert recording from the ECM archives, as part of the celebrations for his eightieth birthday earlier this month.
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New Release Round-Up - 30th May 2025
30th May 2025
Inspired by the Great American Songbook, composer Sandra-Mae presents new vocal standards, saxophonist Cecile Strange explores spacious improvisation, and Mike Bono and Jamie Eblen bring jazz, electronics and rock together in their new duo album.
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Sandra-Mae Lux on Seasons In Jazz
28th May 2025
The vocalist and saxophonist returns to her roots in her second album, taking inspiration from the Great American Songbook to present fresh and original standards.
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Sandra-Mae Lux (saxophone & vocals)
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Snowpoet - Heartstrings
23rd May 2025
London-based duo Snowpoet present their new album Heartstrings, an immersive collection of compositions that artfully bridge the gap between acoustic and electric sounds.
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New Release Round-Up - 23rd May 2025
23rd May 2025
This week’s new releases presents Italian quartets, solo piano from Tanya Ekanayaka, a blend of Americana and the blues with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo, and some fresh vocal releases from Alma Naidu and Roxana Amed.
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Andrea Rinciari on Soho Sessions
19th May 2025
The guitarist discusses the love for bop and swing that inspired his new album Soho Sessions, drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Barry Harris and Bud Powell.
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Various Artists - Chet Baker Re:imagined
16th May 2025
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.
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New Release Round-Up - 16th May 2025
16th May 2025
Brand new releases this week include Chet Baker Re:imagined, bringing fresh voices to classic songs, while Béla Fleck’s BEATrio fuses global sounds with bold improvisation. Lucía is a fresh self-titled debut from the Mexican-born singer and both Andrea Rinciari and Eric Scott Reed offer a unique, modern spin on jazz tradition.
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Eric Scott Reed on Out Late
13th May 2025
From his new album Out Late to chocolate cake recipes, the American pianist and composer joins me to discuss all things jazz.
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Eric Scott Reed (piano)
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Brandon Woody - For The Love Of It All
9th May 2025
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.
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New Release Round-Up - 9th May 2025
9th May 2025
Genre-defying artists is certainly the theme for this week’s set of new releases: from the ambient sounds of Glasgow DJ/producer Rebecca Vasmant to the eclectic music of The Action 4s and the Horst Hansen Trio. For more traditional sounds, the latest from jazz trio Brigitte Beraha, Alan Barnes and Barry Green captures all the intimacy and elegance.
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Happy 80th Birthday, Keith Jarrett!
8th May 2025
To celebrate the 80th birthday of one of the most influential and pioneering musicians in jazz, we assemble this essential guide to the albums of the one and only Keith Jarrett.
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Emmalisa Hallander - Out of Reach
2nd May 2025
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.
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New Release Round-Up - 2nd May 2025
2nd May 2025
From jazz-rock to the new ECM supergroup, there are plenty of releases this week that are certain to capture your ear.
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Shai Maestro on Solo: Miniatures & Tales
29th Apr 2025
The jazz pianist discusses his first venture into solo piano work for his new project Solo: Miniatures & Tales, exploring the breadth of composition with both short improvisations and longer, previously developed compositions.
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Jazz FM Awards 2025: Winners
25th Apr 2025
On Thursday evening, Jazz FM celebrated the best of jazz, soul and blues and honoured recipients by presenting them with their respective awards. Check out the winners now!
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New Release Round-Up - 25th April 2025
25th Apr 2025
Powerful arrangements from pianist Janette Mason, new offerings from Norway musicians Daniel Herskedal and Bugge Wesseltoft, and a classic easy listening sound from Hollywood regular Jeff Goldblum all make for the exciting new releases this week.
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Janette Mason on ReWired
23rd Apr 2025
Pianist, composer and arranger Janette Mason has had an illustrious career. We discuss her latest project ReWired, take a closer look at her musical influences and achievements, and delve into her innate ability to arrange even the most familiar of tunes and turn them into something refreshing and new.
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Janette Mason
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Hakan Başar - Maiden Voyage
18th Apr 2025
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.
