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Aaron Parks - By All Means
7th Nov 2025
The pianist explores the traditional sounds of mid-century jazz in his new quartet album, inspired by the likes of Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter, and Kenny Wheeler.
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New Release Round-Up - 7th November 2025
7th Nov 2025
From the latest guitar fusion soundscapes from drummer Seb Rochford to the lush orchestral setting of Jesse Harris, kickstart this November with the very best of what's new in jazz.
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Jazzwise Editor's Choices - November 2025
3rd Nov 2025
The return of the Jazzwise Editor's Choices round-up has arrived! The highlights this month include new music from Laura Jurd, Charles Lloyd, and Emma Rawicz, with archive recommendations including a previously unreleased Horace Silver recording from a performance in Seattle.
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Charles Lloyd - Figure In Blue
31st Oct 2025
At eighty-seven, the pioneering saxophonist reveals his latest album featuring new trio members Jason Moran on piano and Marvin Sewell on guitar.
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New Release Round-Up - 31st October 2025
31st Oct 2025
All treats and no tricks this Hallowe'en, with releases from Emma Rawicz, Jenna Nyman and Örjan Hultén.
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Jesse Harris on If You Believed In Me
28th Oct 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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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Howl Quartet (jazz ensemble)
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Francisco Correa on Songs from Beyond
17th Oct 2025
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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Francisco Correa (guitar), Daniela Rossi (guitar)
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Laura Jurd - Rites & Revelations
17th Oct 2025
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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Laura Jurd (trumpet & bandleader)
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New Release Round-Up - 17th October 2025
17th Oct 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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.
