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Jesse Harris on If You Believed In Me
28th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The composer discusses his latest album, his enduring passion for songwriting, and partnerships that have shaped a remarkable career in music.
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Fergus McCreadie - The Shieling
24th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The pianist and his ensemble deliver the latest lyrical blend of Scottish folk and jazz in a collection of original compositions, recorded in the depths of the Scottish Highlands.
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New Release Round-Up - 24th October 2025
24th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
From free saxophone improvisations to undiscovered gems from pianist Horace Silver, this week has something for every jazz fan.
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Howl Quartet on Night Song
23rd Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
Ensemble members Harry Brunt, Dan Smith, Pete Komor and Matt Parkinson come together to discuss the origins of their group the Howl Quartet, as well as the creation and sound of their latest album Night Song.
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Francisco Correa on Songs from Beyond
17th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The guitarist explores the crossover between jazz standards and the sounds of classical guitar in his latest album that honours the legacy of John W Duarte.
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Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations
17th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
In a blend of folk, grunge and avant-garde, the trumpeter unveils her new album after returning to the jazz world for the first time since becoming a mother.
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New Release Round-Up - 17th October 2025
17th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s releases span intimate duos, fresh debuts, and genre crossovers from the likes of The Getdown, Jason Palmer, and Viktoria Søndergaard.
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Petter Eldh - Projekt Drums Vol. 2
10th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
Continuing his project that delves into hip-hop beats and jazz, the bassist’s second instalment reunites him with guest drummers for the latest jazz/hip-hop fusion album.
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New Release Round-Up - 10th October 2025
10th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s releases include the latest from Charles Lloyd in a double disc celebrating the sounds of his recent birthday concert, and Hollie Cook brings tropical sounds in her latest album Shy Girl.
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Anmol Mohara on Across the Sea
9th Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
The percussionist shares the inspiration behind his debut, and how his homeland Nepal has shaped his musical sound.
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New Release Round-Up - 3rd October 2025
3rd Oct 2025by Maddy Allison
This week features Alfa Mist’s genre-blending Roulette, Matthew Shipp’s boundary-pushing solo piano album The Cosmic Piano, and the Polish all-female quartet O.N.E. with their dynamic fusion of modal jazz and free improvisation.
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Nate Smith on Live-Action
27th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The GRAMMY-nominated musician gives a glimpse into his latest album Live-Action.
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Nate Smith (drums, musician, keyboard), Josh Johnson (musician, saxophone), Sebastian White (designer), Marquis Hill (trumpet, musician), JSWISS (musician), Lalah Hathaway (chanting, musician, voice, vocal_arranger), Michael League (musician, bass), Lionel Loueke (musician, voice), säje (musician, voice), Amanda Taylor (vocal_arranger), Sara Gazarek (vocal_arranger), Erin Bentlage (vocal_arranger), Johnaye Kendrick (vocal_arranger), Kiefer, CARRTOONS, Ben Williams (bass, musician), Jeannette Jang (musician, violin), Anna Bishop (musician, violin), Kimberly Ryan (musician, viola), Peter Greydanus (musician, cello), Charlie Hunter (musician, guitar), DJ Harrison (keyboard), Jermaine Holmes (musician, voice), DJAY HARISSON (musician, rhodes)
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Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio - Tokyo
26th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The guitarist continues his tradition of alternating between acoustic and electric setups in his latest ECM trio album Tokyo.
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New Release Round-Up - 26th September 2025
26th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s jazz highlights include Robert Plant’s roots-inspired Saving Grace, pianist Bill Laurance’s intimate solo Lumen and Donny McCaslin’s genre-blending Lullaby for the Lost.
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Carl Gorham on Extraordinary Journey
25th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The great-nephew of Sir George Shearing joins me to discuss the works of the great jazz legend, and his plans to bring the music to listeners of today with the help of his ensemble, Shear Brass.
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Ineza - IBUKA
19th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The vocalist makes her debut as a bandleader and composer in the heartfelt and emotionally-driven IBUKA.
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New Release Round-Up - 19th September 2025
19th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s jazz releases include Rolf Thofte’s debut on April Records, Cécile McLorin Salvant’s playful Oh Snap, and Johnathan Blake’s socially-driven My Life Matters.
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Brigitte Beraha on Teasing Reflections
16th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The vocalist and composer discusses the roots of her unique sound, the creation of the ensemble Lucid Dreamers, and how their creativity continues to evolve in Teasing Reflections.
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Shuteen Erdenebaatar & Nils Kugelmann – Under The Same Stars
12th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The duo craft their most explorative project yet in Under The Same Stars, where lyrical piano meets the unique sound of the contra-alto clarinet.
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New Release Round-Up - 12th September 2025
12th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
Nils Petter Molvær puts a refreshing spin on a previous work, Brigitte Beraha makes a bold return alongside her ensemble Lucid Dreamers, and pianist Aki Rissanen presents his emotionally-driven and immersive Imaginary Mountains.