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New Release Round-Up - 1st August 2025

1st Aug 2025by Maddy Allison

This week jazz meets ‘folk nihilism’ in the Spafford Campbell duo, trumpeter Adam Hall brings a sense of rock and roll, and funky, soulful grooves are the emphasis for guitarist LEMEK.

Fabia Mantwill Orchestra - In.Sight

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Taking inspiration from rich arrangements and cinematic scores, the Berlin bandleader teams up with Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Greek composer Magdalini Giannikou for her most ambitious orchestral jazz project to date.

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New Release Round-Up - 25th July 2025

25th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

This week’s new releases include the 1985 live recordings by the late Louis Moholo-Moholo, Larry Stabbins and Keith Tippett, saxophonist Alexa Tarantino’s collaborations with Keita Ogawa and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and a blend of jazz, soul and funk from Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy.

Joe Farnsworth on The Big Room

23rd Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The US drummer joins us to discuss his latest album, as well as the lessons he's learned from his collaborations with the jazz greats across the years.

Polar Bear Vinyl Reissues

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Over twenty years since their debut, the experimental jazz ensemble release their first two albums on vinyl for the very first time - a strong reminder of their immense impact on the landscape of British jazz.

Emma Smith - Bitter Orange

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK singer delves deep into the traditional world of vocal jazz, collating together classic melodies in an intimate and cabaret-style trio setting.

New Release Round-Up - 18th July 2025

18th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

From intimate vocals, to cross-cultural instrumentation and creative reimaginings, this week's new releases cover a whole range of styles and sounds.

Theon Cross - Affirmations: Live At The Blue Note New York

11th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The UK tuba player presents his latest album capturing performances from his debut at the Blue Note New York.

New Release Round-Up - 11th July 2025

11th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

Spiritual jazz meets electronica in Openness Trio, a father and son duo deliver their take on Argentinian music and jazz in El Viejo Caminante and Edition Records presents saxophonist Olga Amelchenko’s latest release Howling Silence.

Vinyl Round Up - January to June 2025

10th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

A collection of some of the best vinyl release during the first half of 2025!

Jim Watson on Calling You Home

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The talented pianist joins me to discuss his incredible career and returning to his roots in his solo album, Calling You Home.

Fred Hersch - The Surrounding Green

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

The American pianist releases his third ECM album and returns to a traditional trio setting, exploring original compositions alongside arrangements of twentieth-century jazz tunes.

New Release Round-Up - 4th July 2025

4th Jul 2025by Maddy Allison

From duo saxophones to funk fusion, and blues guitar to big band, there’s plenty of genres to choose from throughout this week’s brand new releases.

New Release Round-Up - 27th June 2025

27th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

From Fred Hersch’s lyrical trio to Nicole Zuraitis' second instalment in her bold tribute to women songwriters, this week’s releases are full of cinematic jazz, experimental duos, and original and contemporary compositions.

Kasper Rietkerk & Darius Brubeck on The Happy Worrier

20th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

Both the talented saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk and the legendary Darius Brubeck join Presto to discuss the Brubeck Living Legacy Prize and the upcoming release of Rietkerk’s album The Happy Worrier.

GoGo Penguin - Necessary Fictions

20th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

In keeping with their signature genre-defying sound the pioneering jazz trio return with their latest album, leaning further into the use of modular synthesisers and making this their most collaborative project yet.

New Release Round-Up - 20th June 2025

20th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

From electric sounds to the acoustic blues, as well as reimaginings of Gershwin and jazz quartets, this week has got plenty of new releases to suit every jazz fan.

Brandee Younger - Gadabout Season

13th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

The harpist continues to push boundaries and promote her instrument in the world of jazz, featuring Alice Coltrane's very own harp on her latest release.

New Release Round-Up - 13th June 2025

13th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

New releases this week include Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater in collaboration with jazz piano legend Bill Charlap, reimagined works of classical music giants by Haggai Cohen-Milo, and things get experimental with Jozef Dumoulin, Tony Malaby and Samuel Ber.

Haggai Cohen-Milo on GRAVITATIONS

12th Jun 2025by Maddy Allison

The double bassist and composer discusses his transformations of classical works into something entirely original, with jazz at its heart.