New Release Round-up,
Jazz New Release Round-Up - 5th August 2021
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.
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
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 Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
Pianist and film composer Todd Cochran’s latest release features him playing through a selection of songbook classics, reimagined by his trio featuring bassist John Leftwich and drummer Michael Carvin.
Available Format: CD
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, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC
The latest album from Norwegian singer Siril Malmedal Hauge explores themes of nature, love, and hope, with a wide array of sounds from bluesy tunes to minimal jazz.
Available Format: CD
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