This week’s jazz releases include Manchester improvisational trio Revival Room, jazz-meets-pop octet OK Aurora, and pianist Benjamin Croft’s sophomore record Far and Distant Places.
Revival Room
Revival Room
The group Revival Room is a trio of Manchester improvisers - organist Adam Fairhall, Mark Hanslip, and Johnny Hunter - making their debut as a trio after being close members of the Efpi Records circle for some time already. Invoking the somewhat antiquated sound of the organ trio, the group’s music combines bluesy melodies to more obscure avant-gardeness.
Available format: CD
Only In Autumn
OK Aurora
Recently signed to Ubuntu Music, OK Aurora are an eight-piece jazz-pop ensemble, releasing their studio debut this Friday. Combining a rich horn ensemble with keys, guitars and tender vocals, Only In Autumn is a thoroughly enjoyable release.
Available format: Download & Streaming (up to 44.1 kHz, 24 bit)
Far and Distant Things
Benjamin Croft
Pianist Benjamin Croft has recorded with a wide range of artists, having also performed extensively both in the US and London. Far and Distant Things is only Croft’s second release, written in collaboration with a handful of Croft’s favourite UK musicians.
Available formats: CD, Download & Streaming (up to 48 kHz, 24 bit)
