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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.
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Nils Petter Molvær on KHMER Live in Bergen
10th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The trumpeter and composer discusses his latest project, bringing new life into the music of his past.
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Bremer/McCoy on Kosmos
5th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
One year on from their latest release, duo from Copenhagen Jonathan Bremer and Morten McCoy share how the album still resonates with listeners now during their first European tour.
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Harold López-Nussa - Nueva Timba
5th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
The Havana-born pianist returns with the follow-up to his Blue Note debut, continuing his journey chronicling and reimagining the Latin music of Cuba.
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New Release Round-Up - 5th September 2025
5th Sep 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s highlights include an exclusive jazz boxset from Joni Mitchell, introspective trios and vibrant Brazilian grooves.
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Olivia Cuttill on ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin'
29th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
The young trumpeter discusses her new album, musical inspirations, and why Leeds is a beacon for UK jazz.
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Brad Mehldau - Ride into the Sun
29th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
In his latest album, the jazz pianist explores the nuanced material of late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.
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New Release Round-Up - 29th August 2025
29th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
A vibrant mix of jazz for this week’s new releases, featuring Christian McBride’s big band brilliance, Caity Gyorgy’s orchestral debut, and Nate Smith’s genre-blending grooves.
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Paul Cornish - You're Exaggerating!
22nd Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
A new resident on the Blue Note block joins the label’s roster with a contemporary trio album that blends the avant-garde and the lyrical.
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New Release Round-Up - 22nd August 2025
22nd Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
A jam packed selection of new releases this week, including the latest from international vocalist Laufey and Grammy-winning pianist Jon Batiste.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Oscar Peterson
15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
On the special occasion of Oscar Peterson's 100th Birthday, we take a deep dive into the Grammy-winning pianist's life, music, and legacy.
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Ivan Farmakovskiy - Epic Power
15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
Recorded over ten years ago, the Russian pianist’s sophomore album is finally released, featuring the talents of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jack DeJohnette.
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New Release Round-Up - 15th August 2025
15th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
This week’s releases include gritty rhythm and blues in Go Get Gone, a bold international jazz trio in Epic Power and reflective minimalism in Eigengrau.
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Frida Touray - Homebody
8th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
The vocalist releases her latest EP with Edition Records, making it her first foray back into music-making after a period of recovery and rebuilding.
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New Release Round-Up - 8th August 2025
8th Aug 2025by Maddy Allison
A heartfelt collection of jazz vocal numbers from Donna Byrne, a meeting of minds for all things blues in Devon Allman's latest project, and classic jazz meets the turntables in Verve Remixed.
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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.